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Greek researcher participates in the team that discovered new biofuel technique
[:el] The cost and environmental impact of producing liquid biofuels and biochemicals as alternatives to petroleum-based products could be significantly reduced, thanks to a new metabolic engineering technique. Liquid biofuels are increasingly used around the world, either as a direct “drop-in” replacement for gasoline, or as...
James Stavridis is being vetted as Hillary Clinton’s Vice President
[:el] Hillary Clinton’s campaign is vetting James G. Stavridis, a retired four-star Navy admiral who served as the 16th supreme allied commander at NATO, as a possible running mate, according to a person with knowledge of the vetting process, according to NY Times. Some close...
The 12 best Greek islands for every type of traveler
Business Insider presents the best Greek islands for every type of traveler. The article notes that “whether you’re in search of wild parties, family-friendly activities, or just a place where you can relax and unwind, you’re sure to be able to find it on one...
Which Greek island is best for you
Conde Nast Traveler presents the list with the best Greek island for each type of traveler. 8 Greek islands are featured, each one is selected for a certain type of tourist for example a lonely traveler, an adventurous one etc. See the whole list: 1.Hydra...
A Greek among Australia’s most innovative engineers
[:el] A Greek Australian engineer has been included in the list of Australia’s 60 Most Innovative Engineers issued by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the national forum for the advancement of engineering. Published for the first time, the prestigious list showcases the breadth of innovation across...
5 Greek islands among the top 10 in Europe
[:el] Every year Travel and Leisure posts the results of its World’s Best Awards survey, readers weigh in on travel experiences around the globe and share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands on their natural attractions...
A Greek island among the top 10 in the world
[:el] Travel + Leisure published the list with the top 10 islands in the world, as decided by its readers. Not all the islands on the list are remote or exotic. What all of these award-winning islands have in common, to be sure, is a transcendent beauty and...
Greek astronomer in the team that captured black hole as it eats passing star
[:el] Radio astronomers have used a radio telescope network the size of the Earth to zoom in on a unique phenomenon in a distant galaxy: a jet activated by a star being consumed by a supermassive black hole. The record-sharp observations reveal a compact and...
The 14 best Greek islands for families
Telegraph presents the best Greek islands for families, whether your children are after sandy beaches, wild water sports, unspoilt island life or history and culture. The complete list of the 14 best Greek islands for families includes: 1. Rhodes, Dodecanese 2. Crete 3. Corfu, Ionian...
Another success for the Greek hunter of stolen antiquities
[:el] The black-figure amphora from the 5th century BC, was in the auction list scheduled by the house Christie’s for Wednesday, July 6th, 2016. The object was withdrawn, as a Greek forensic archaeologist who is researching antiquities smuggling networks and the market for looted cultural objects revealed that it...