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Hundreds of Greek Scientists Abroad Apply to Join Pfizer in Thessaloniki
The US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has received over 3,500 applications for the 200 spots that are open at its digital hub in Thessaloniki.
A substantial portion of the applicants, representing twenty percent, are from Greeks living abroad.
Thessaloniki's digital hub, which...
Animals
Greek Scientists Record Alien Fish Species in Aegean, Ionian Seas
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By Daniel Harper
Greek scientists have recently launched an attempt to record the actual number of alien fish species from the Red Sea which have “invaded” the Aegean and the Ionian Seas over the last several years.
They also hope to...
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Two Greek Scientists Among Most Highly Cited in the World
Greek scientists John P.A. Ioannidis and George P. Chrousos are on this year's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to their Google Scholar Citations public profiles.
The data was collected during the last week of April, 2020...
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Greek Scientists Conduct Pioneering Study in Coronavirus Mutation
A pioneering study by Greek scientists at the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (EIP), in collaboration with Athens University Medical School Professor of epidemiology, Sotiris Tsiodras, has been conducted recently and its full findings are expected to be published in the near...
Environment
Greek Scientists Find Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Reduced Earth's Seismic Activity
Measures taken across the world to restrict vehicular traffic and public movement in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus have begun to have a positive impact on the environment -- and even on the Earth itself --...
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Greek Scientists to 3D Print Ventilator Valves For Coronavirus Patients
Thessaloniki’s Aristotle University (AUTH) will 3D printing around 50 ventilator valves each day to help cope with the shortages that could be created due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Athens-Macedonia News Agency reported on Saturday.
According to the report, the...
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Greek Scientists Use NASA Technology to Create Centrifuge for Medical Treatments
Greek scientists in Thessaloniki have used the technology of a centrifuge machine used by NASA and the ESA to create a device to help people who suffer from problems related to an inability to exercise.
The centrifuge is used in...
Animals
Greek Scientists Launch Study of Alien Fish Invasion in the Aegean
Greek scientists have recently launched an attempt to record the actual number of alien fish species from the Red Sea which have "invaded" the Aegean, especially in the north.
They also hope to assess the impact these unwelcome species has...
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Greek Scientists Participate in International Experiment in Space
A research team from the Chemistry Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are participating in an experiment in Space, as a rocket will be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Sunday carrying a...
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Greek Scientists Conduct Trials to Find Olive Oil Cancer Cure
When Athan Gadanidis was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October of 2018, he took part in a pilot study at the University of Athens that looks into the potential of oleocanthal-rich olive oil to treat his condition.
“Actually the pilot...
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Greek Scientists Create World's Fastest RAM Memory
Greek scientists from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki seem to have solved the conundrum known as the ''Memory Wall'' problem in their recent creation of the world's fastest RAM memory.
By achieving a speed of ten gigabytes per second, which...
Environment
Greek Scientists Concerned Over Active Volcano Near Athens
An active volcano on the Methana Peninsula, which is only 50 km (31 miles) south of Athens, has become a concern for Greek scientists, who have now decided to bolster monitoring.
The Institute of Geodynamics of the National Observatory of Athens...
Environment
Greek Scientists Discover New Seismic Faults; Warn of Earthquakes
The seabed of the Aegean conceals 19 active seismic faults measuring over seven kilometres each, which can generate strong earthquakes from 6.1 to 7.4 on the Richter scale, according to new research by a group of Greek scientists.
The team,...
Education
Greek Scientists Storm World's Most-Cited List
Five Greek professors have made it onto a prestigious list of the most influential researchers in the worldwide scientific community.
The five -- all from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA)’ Medical School -- are among thousands of...
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Greek Scientists Reassure Athenians after Earthquake (video)
Greek seismologists say the magnitude 4.2 earthquake that rattled Athens on Monday evening was probably the main quake, adding there is no reason for alarm.
The tremor had its epicenter just 25 kilometers (15 miles) northeast of the Greek capital,...