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2 Greek scientists among the 100 most influential medicine makers for 2017
[:el] The Medicine Maker magazine presented The Power List 2017 featuring the Top 100 most influential people in the world of drug development and manufacture. 2 Greek scientists are among the 100 most influential medicine makers for 2017. The nominations are in and after considerable...
Great distinction for Greek astrophysicist
[:el] Vicky Kalogera, a Northwestern University astrophysicist who played a key role in the historic discovery of gravitational waves — confirming a major prediction of Einstein’s theory of relativity and launching a new field in astronomy — has been named the 16th recipient of the...
Greek island in world’s best undiscovered beach destinations
[:el] Bloomberg includes the Greek island of Zakynthos (Zante) among the best undiscovered beach destinations in the world and recommends it as an alternative to the glamorous and famous Mykonos. The relevant article mentions about Zakynthos: “Zakynthos is postcard-perfect, free of photo-bombing tourists and full of secret...
Greek researcher in the team that found the dreaming ‘hot zone’
[:el] The stuff of dreams has bewildered science for years, but a new study has found a so-called “hot zone” near the back of the brain that is always active during dreaming. In the team participated a Greek researcher. Dreaming is usually but not exclusively...
2 Greek microsatellites launched into space
[:el] Two Greek microsatellites, the UPSat and DUTHSat, the first from the Patras University and the latter from the Thrace University. They will be launched into space this evening at 18:11 Greek time – along with 26 other similar microsatellites- from the Kennedy Space Center...
2 people of Greek heritage in Time’s list of most influential people in the world
[:el] Time published the annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2017 which “explores the intersection of accomplishment and renown”. 2 people of Greek heritage are on the list. Among them is the White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus. Priebus’ middle...
The 10 best beaches for children in Europe
[:el] The newspaper Telegraph published the list with the top 10 of European beaches that are ideal for vacationing with your children. Among them 2 Greek beaches are featured. See the whole list: 1.Karavostási, Greece 2.Lindos, Rhodes, Greece 3.Praia de Barranco, Algarve, Portugal 4.Carvoeiro, Algarve,...
A Greek destination among the 50 bucket-list trips you can take without spending a fortune
[:el] While most people have exotic locales on their bucket lists, there are also many places in the United States and abroad that are just as enticing but won’t cost your retirement kitty. Insider published the list with the top 50 bucket-list trips you can...
5 Greeks new members in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
[:el] The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced the election of 228 new members; 40 of them are from 19 countries. Among them there are 5 distinguished Greek researchers. One of them lives in Greece. The Academy’s membership of 4,900 Fellows and 600 Foreign...
Jim Gianopulos appointed Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures
[:el] Viacom Inc. has announced the appointment of Jim Gianopulos as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures, effective April 3, 2017. Gianopulos will report directly to Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom. In his role as Chairman and CEO of...