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Dr. Vojtěch Dočekal and Prof. Jan Veselý, from the Department of Organic Chemistry, have developed a highly effective methodology for the preparation of inherently chiral calix[4]arenes. The study was published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

During his lectures, he connects the world of inorganic chemistry with biology, art, geology, geography, and even the current political landscape. Above all, he teaches students to look at the world around them in a completely new way. In addition to inorganic chemistry, his main focus is on teaching experimental subjects (that is, how to properly conduct experiments in school) and creating teaching aids using 3D printing.

Klára Kovaříková is originally from Ostrava and has dedicated her personal and professional life to physical movement and aesthetic sports. She studied physical education and French language teaching at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FTVS), where she also earned a PhD in kinanthropology. Since 2013, she has been part of the Department of Physical Education and Sport at the Faculty of Science, where she has earned the respect of students and colleagues thanks to her energy, approachable nature, and professional expertise.

Vojtěch Hladký works at the Department of Philosophy and History of Science, where his research focuses primarily on ancient Greek and Renaissance philosophy. He teaches several courses in philosophy and history of science for biology students, including the course Ethics and Science. In recent years, however, the preparation of this course has been significantly contributed to by Jana Švorcová and Lenka Ovčáčková, who has also recently taken over as the main teacher.

Dr. Miroslav Šobr specializes in hydrology, limnology, and natural hazards. He is a beloved educator and participates in teaching both bachelor's and master's courses, including the challenging Planetary Geography, which he has supervised since 2018. He is actively involved in teaching hydrology and regional geography of Asia, drawing on his field experience from Lake Baikal and Central Asia. He enjoys leading field exercises and practical tasks within the Geography Olympiad, which he has helped organize since 2013. His teaching emphasizes discussion, practical examples, and a fair approach to students.

Homosexuality presents an intriguing paradox for evolutionary biology. If homosexual individuals, on average, have fewer offspring than heterosexual people, and sexual orientation is at least partly genetically determined, how can genetic predispositions for homosexuality persist in the human population? A recent study by Jakub Fořt and his colleagues from the Human Ethology group at the Faculty of Science, Charles University, aimed to answer this question.