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Researchers from the Nencki Institute studied the secrets of short-term memory
Researchers at M. Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS experimentally confirmed the determinants of the short-term memory capacity, crucial for the functioning of our consciousness. The Nencki Institute announced that a person can consciously simultaneously operate five to nine portions of information. During processing portions, these portions remain in short-term memory.

"Zeus" from Kraków in the first hundred of the world best computers
The supercomputer of the AGH University of Science and Technology Academic Computer Centre CYFRONET was 88th in the prestigious ranking of TOP 500 world’s most powerful computers.

Events

2012-01-31

Lerwick Up Helly Aa
The Lerwick Up Helly Aa is a magnificent fire festival, incorporating the burning of a Viking galley and a torchlit parade. Nearly 1000 people dressed as Vikings or in other fancy dress take to the streets for this community-defining event.

2012-02-05

Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan
Painter at the Court of Milan is the most complete exhibition of da Vinci's rare surviving paintings ever shown. Held at the National Gallery, this features the Renaissance artist's development as a painter in the late-15th century.

2012-03-31

Las Fallas
Fires blaze and ear-splitting firecrackers ring through the air during Las Fallas, Valencia's huge festival in honour of Saint Joseph. Towering ninots - satirical papier-mâché statues of famous figures - are famously burned to the ground on the final night.