Science
Education
Greek Student Teams Win in International Biology Competition
Two teams of Greek students from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and from the University of Thessaly were distinguished for two separate projects in the acclaimed international competition in synthetic biology, iGem 2023, which took place in Paris earlier...
Environment
Bleach Does Not Kill Common Superbug, Study Finds
In a recent study conducted by the University of Plymouth, it has been revealed that a common disinfectant, bleach, often used in hospitals to cleanse medical attire and surfaces, is ineffective against a widespread superbug.
Unaffected spores by bleach
The research...
Health
World’s 1st CRISPR Therapy Has Been Approved
The world's first treatment using CRISPR therapy, a gene-editing technology, got the green light on November 16, 2023.
Casgevy, also called Exa-cel, got the approval from the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) less than a week ago....
History
DNA Reveals Indigenous Mexicans Migrated to California 5,200 Years Ago
Over five thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers from Mexico moved to California. A recent genetic study suggests those indigenous Mexicans might have brought unique languages from the south about a thousand years earlier than previously thought.
This new discovery questions the...
History
400-Year-Old Purple Explosive Smoke Mystery Solved
In the early days of high explosives, they were risky, hard to control, and could explode with the slightest touch. These explosives, made from a mix of gold, ammonia, and chlorine, stood out for being dangerous and leaving behind...
Science
Chinese Rocket Crashed Into Moon Carrying Mystery Object
Last year, a chunk of man-made space material smacked into the hidden part of the moon, puzzling scientists at first. After some serious space detective work, research has suggested it was probably a Chinese rocket booster, and there was...
Animals
Bats With Giant Genitals Engage in Mating for Up to 12 Hours
Researchers have found that serotine bats, possessing notably large genitals, engage in a unique form of mating distinct from other mammals. While most mammals mate through penetration, these bats employ a different approach.
Instead of inserting their genitalia directly, male...
Science
SpaceX Loses Starship Rocket Minutes After Second Launch
SpaceX's next-generation Starship Rocket — the largest ever built — launched on its second-ever test flight on Saturday but the vehicle detonated before reaching its target altitude in what SpaceX called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly."
"What we do believe right...
Medicine
Wegovy Shows Heart Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
A clinical trial released last week demonstrated that Wegovy helps patients to lose an average of 15 percent of their weight, but also reduces the incidence of heart attack, stroke or death from heart disease by 20 percent.
The study...
Environment
Supervolcano Megabeds Discovered at Bottom of Sea
Researchers have stumbled upon massive "megabeds" linked to ancient supervolcanoes at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. These colossal underwater deposits hint at a recurring pattern of disastrous events occurring every ten to fifteen thousand years in the region.
Megabeds...
Greek News
Greek Computer Scientists at Columbia Receive Prestigious Prize
Two Greek computer scientists at Columbia University received the John von Neumann Theory Prize for their research in computational complexity theory.
Professors Christos Papadimitriou and Mihalis Yannakakis the Prize for their research in computational complexity theory that explores the boundaries...
Greek news
First Signs of Life on Earth Uncovered in Santorini Volcano
Heat-resistant microorganisms were uncovered in the sub-seabed of a Santorini submarine volcano in the first study of its kind.
Science
Each Nostril Smells the World Uniquely, Study Reveals
New research by three top universities in the U.S. has uncovered an interesting fact about our brains. Our two nostrils, despite being right next to each other, are kind of doing their own thing when it comes to smelling.
Scientists have...
Animals
Birth of Chimeric Monkey Created With Stem Cells
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have announced the birth of a chimeric monkey, marking a huge leap in the world of medicine and genetics.
This special monkey is made by combining cells from two different baby monkey groups before...
Health
Breast Implants Save Man With Severe Lung Damage
A man who was sick and in critical condition due to vaping and pneumonia was rescued by the use of breast implants to replace his damaged lungs. The man is Davey Bauer, a 34-year-old landscaper from St. Louis, Missouri...