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A Grecian artifact evokes tales from the ‘Iliad’ and ‘Odyssey’

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[:el] A seal discovered in Pylos has left scientists speechless. On an agate gem, that was found in the “Tomb of the Warrior” in Pylos and dates back to 1500 BC, there is a carving which depicts three warriors in battle. Two years ago, archaeologists...
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Greek scientist develops safer, more durable lithium-ion battery that can operate under extreme conditions

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[:el] A team of scientists led by a Greek researcher at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has partnered with researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to develop a new type of flexible...
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Focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms leading to neurodegenerative disorders

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[:el] Magdalini Polymenidou is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich. Her research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms leading to neurodegenerative disorders, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD). Originally trained as a...
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6 Greeks will be awarded for their contribution to Science

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[:el] American Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded the distinction of Fellow to 396 of its members for 2017 in recognition of their contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership and extraordinary achievements across disciplines. Among the chosen scientists are 6 Greek researchers...
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Greek researcher created new machine learning system that can automatically identify shapes of red blood cells

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[:el] Using a computational approach known as deep learning, scientists led by a Greek researcher have developed a new system to classify the shapes of red blood cells in a patient’s blood. The findings, published in PLOS Computational Biology, could potentially help doctors monitor people with...
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International distinction for Greek researcher

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EMBO announced the selection of 28 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators.  The 28 researchers, among them a Greek researcher, will join a network of 47 current and 417 past Young Investigators who represent some of the best up-and-coming group leaders in the life sciences...
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Greek researcher studies the soothing function of touch

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[:el] The gentle touch of another individual soothes the effects of social exclusion, one of the most emotionally painful human experiences, according to new UCL research, with a Greek researcher as the senior author. The study, published in Scientific Reports and funded by the European...
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Underwater search in Naxos yields rich finds

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[:el] Underwater search off the Greek island of Naxos island has yielded impressive finds of Classical, Roman and  Byzantine eras such as stone anchors, late-class amphora, utilitarian vessels, clay pipelines and 15 lithosphere tracks. Greece’s Culture Ministry announced that underwater research along the southern coast of...
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Focuses her research in the development of fibre network materials

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[:el] Athina Markaki is a Reader in Engineering Materials at the University of Cambridge. She focuses her research in the development of fibre network materials and the control of their shape with magneto-mechanical actuation, using ferromagnetic fibres. This effect is being explored for biomedical applications, including...
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Greek researcher discovers breath sensor that can detect when the body is burning fat

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[:el] Scientists have developed a breath sensor that can detect when the body is burning fat. In the future, the procedure will not just be used by police checking for alcohol intoxication, but also for testing the condition of athletes and for people who want to...

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