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Greek researcher in the team that discovered new process for obtaining high-value products from biomass
[:el] UW-Madison researchers and collaborators, among them a Greek researcher, have developed a new ‘green’ technology for converting non-edible biomass into three high-value chemicals that are the basis for products traditionally made from petroleum. Study collaborators include Troy Runge, a UW-Madison professor of biological systems...
Acropolis among 29 most photographed sites on Instagram
[:el] Acropolis is among the most photographed sites in the world on instagram, as Buzzfeed reports. Here is the complete list: 29. Sagrada Família, Barcelona This unfinished Spanish church has been around since 1882 and part of it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite...
Dad’s involvement with baby early on associated with boost in mental development
[:el] Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development. In a study, published in the Infant Mental Health Journal, researchers from Imperial College London, King’s College London and Oxford...
2 Greek scientists in the team that detected cancer relapse long before standard testing
[:el] Scientists have found that unstable chromosomes within lung tumours increases the risk of cancer returning after surgery, and have used this new knowledge to detect relapse long before standard testing. These are the first findings from the Cancer Research UK-funded TRACERx lung cancer study,...
Greek researcher develops the first self-charging batteries
[:el] New technology developed by Hydro-Québec and McGill University could one day make battery chargers obsolete. One of the co-authors is George P. Demopoulos, chair of Mining and Materials Engineering at McGill University. Who hasn’t lived through the frustrating experience of being without a phone...
Exercise can be contagious according to new social network analysis by Greek researcher
[:el] A new analysis of the running habits of about 1.1 million people reveals that exercise is indeed contagious, though its communicability depends on who’s spreading it. This is the conclusion of the study in which a Greek researcher participates. The findings, published in the...
Research led by a Greek researcher sheds light on the mystery of diabetes
[:el] Scientists from University College London and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom have identified new genetic locations that might make some people more prone to developing type 2 diabetes. The new study, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, was co-led by Dr....
5 Greek beaches among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2017
Five Greek beaches are among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2017, as highlighted by travelers’ preferences from around the world on the European best destinations website. The best beaches in Europe 2017 are the following: 1. Praia dos Galapinhos – Arrabida Natural Park...
Greek geologist at a NASA mission in Antarctica
Greek Lecturer in Mineralogy and Petrology Ioannis Baziotis was selected to participate in NASA’s mission to search for meteorites in Antarctica. He is the first Greek geologist to participate in such a mission and will be challenged for roughly one semester, both with a motor...
Greek island in the top 10 trending destinations on Pinterest right now
[:el] Pinterest and Airbnb teamed up to create a list of findings covering the top travel destinations trending on Pinterest right now, as well as a collection of some pretty epic Airbnbs you might consider to help build out a perfect trip to those places....