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Researchers create ‘Mini-Brains’ in lab to study neurological diseases
[:el] Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with the participation of a Greek researcher, announced at a conference for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, they have successfully developed “mini-brains” made up of neurons and cells of the human...
Athens among the top European destinations for 2016
[:el] Athens was considered the second Best European Destination for 2016. Twenty selected destinations had competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2016. Voting ended on February 10 and after more than 288,000 votes, Zadar in Croatia was elected Best European Destination 2016...
6 Greek islands among Europe’s 18 best secret islands
[:el] The newspaper Telegraph published a list with the best secret European islands. The smallest but also the prettiest islands have many times more to offer to the visitor. Greece has 6 destinations featured in the list. Kastellorizo comes 3rd and is followed by Meganisi, Ios, Kea Koufonissia...
Forbes about the Greek silver mine at Thorikos
[:el] Archaeologists in Greece have found a silver mine that may rewrite mining history during the Aegean times. It sounds like a plot line for a new Indiana Jones film, but it’s real, according to Forbes‘ article. The team of mining archaeologists was supervised by Prof....
The story of a Greek woman will be turned into series by Netflix
[:el] Netflix is about to expand the “#Girlboss” empire. According to Variety magazine the streaming giant is teaming with Kay Cannon and Charlize Theron to turn Sophia Amoruso’s popular autobiography into a comedy series. Cannon, writer of the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, will serve as the showrunner. She’ll...
The 20 most romantic islands in the world! Which Greek island came 3rd?
[:el] When it comes to romantic getaways, there’s something infinitely appealing about the isolation and untouched beauty of an island. Whether you want a luxury resort for your honeymoon or a pristine beach for a last-minute Valentine’s Day escape, you can’t go wrong with these...
A Greek island among the 50 places you should travel to in 2016
[:el]Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a novice, it’s never too early to start thinking ahead to the places you want to check off your travel bucket list in the new year. From Iceland’s otherworldly countryside to Greece’s glamorous Spetses Island, Business Insider published the...
Greek researcher discovers new approach that helps with bone regeneration
[:el] Researchers at Nottingham Trent University, among them a Greek researcher, have recently achieved a major step forward in improving the strength of 3D printed bone implants, which could help cancer patients or accident victims who have suffered significant bone loss recover faster than ever....
BBC’s show explores the exotic extremes of Greece
[:el] Simon Reeve travels across Greece, from the stunning islands to the mountainous north, his show is featured in BBC 2 and it is called «Greece with Simon Reeve». Beginning his journey around Greece, Simon Reeve travels from the holiday islands of the Aegean, to the...
Lecture about the new underwater research at Antikythera
[:el] Of the estimated one million ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea, the Antikythera wreck is one of the most remarkable. A lecture will be given by Brendan Foley at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens on February, 18th at 7 p.m. Project co-director...