The Greeks who excelled globally in June
For yet another month Greeks from all over the world, managed to excel, to abolish the borders and make us proud with their achievements. The ellines.com team chose 5 of them, who during the month June caused international sensation with the work and personality.
1.Fivos Perakis
Scientists at Stockholm University led by the Greek researcher have discovered two phases of the liquid with large differences in structure and density. The results are based on experimental studies using X-rays, which are now published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. Read more…
The number of microbes in a handful of soil exceeds the number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, but researchers know less about what’s on Earth because they have only recently had the tools to deeply explore what is just underfoot. Now scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility, led by the Greek researcher, have taken a decisive step forward in uncovering the planet’s microbial diversity. Read more…
3.Aikaterini Kontrogianni-Konstantopoulos
A new research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and led by the Greek researcher has identified what may be a key player: a mutated gene that leads to irregular heartbeat, which can lead to a dangerously inefficient heart. Read more…
4.Ioanna Zioga
Passing an electric current through the brain can help people be more creative, according to new research. Scientists found that suppressing an area of the brain involved in thinking and reasoning helped people to “think outside the box” when trying to solve complicated problems. While the research suggests people could one day wear an electrically charged hat to make them smarter, the scientist stressed this was not possible at the moment and cautioned against claims by companies selling such devices. Read more…
5.Yorgi Mavros
Α new study by the University of Sydney, led by the Greek researcher, found that lifting weights will not only make your muscles but also your brain stronger. This is true to the extent that even those with mild cognitive impairment experience improved brain function when they weight lift. Read more…
*Greek scientists, scholars, politicians, artists, journalists, businessmen, athletes, artists, painters, policemen, photographers, actors, managers constantly emerge through investigative journalism and the invaluable help of ellines.com community members. Each month, we will present 5 of the most important Greeks, considering the influence of their work and the readability of their page on ellines.com.
