Science

One of the first vaccines to be developed in record time and approved with equal speed for use during the new coronavirus pandemic, Vaxzevria, was released by the British-Swedish company AstraZeneca. A medication the majority of citizens had been anxiously waiting for since 2020, as it would provide much-coveted immunity and permit a return to […]

The research team found that for every 1,000 deaths from ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, 2.5% of the days with extreme temperatures during the studied period contributed to 9.1 additional deaths due to cold and 2.2 deaths due to heat

New technologies for batteries, alloys as well as for nuclear and solar energy presented at the University of Thessaly's CHASM-24

Schools will close when particle concentrations above 150 mg/m3 is reached, but the Ministry may announce modifications to school programs and trips before that point

The recent study examines 2,886 men aged 18-22 over a period from 2005 to 2018, and found a significant association between frequent phone use and decreased sperm concentration

The 3-day event, co-organized by the Observatory of Innovative Entrepreneurship and the Hellenic Educational Robotics Organization, saw participants, adults, and youth from 36 countries compete in 19 categories

The Hellenic Food Authority, EFET, advises consumers to be sure their lamb bares a round stamp, indicating that it has passed inspection, before purchasing

The application is designed for undergraduate students and is seamlessly connected with the university's systems and external platforms.

A 4.6 on the Richter scale earthquake was recorded shortly before 5:27 a.m. Saturday with an epicenter in northern Evia island, off the east coast of mainland Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the tremor was centered two kilometers south-southeast of the town of Vassilika and with a focal depth of 18.7 km. […]

The findings revealed that Greeks were less concerned with major global challenges like climate change, economic inequalities, wars, and migration, instead considering the economic situation in Greece as the most pressing issue

The Greek PM highlighted the complexity of the current environment, expressing the challenge of balancing access to innovative and generic drugs at affordable prices while ensuring supply chain stability and fostering innovation in drug discovery.

The British tabloids were having a field day as the conspiracy theories created their own reality of the absurd. The truth proved to be more prosaic, harsher and closer to home. Kate Middleton, a 42-year-old mother of three young children demonstrating great courage and strength and entering every home as she spoke straight to the […]

An undersea volcanic eruption in 726 AD island off the island of Santorini (ancient Thira) is now believed to have been more powerful than originally thought. According to an article in Nature Geoscience, researchers headed by University of Hamburg professor Jonas Preine discovered underwater pumice deposits at depths of up to 160 meters in the […]

The National Observatory of Athens shows it has covered half of Europe and PM10 levels in Greece were at dangerous levels last week for three days

Statistics also show that nearly 100% of spending for dental care is made in the private sector

The 5.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 9:12 a.m. in a sea region off the harbor town of Pylos, and felt as far away as Athens

One of the most remarkable sites in Greece, the Petralona Cave where a prehistoric skull was found, has reopened to the public

A report on air quality across 134 countries shows that only 7 meet the World Health Organization's annual PM2.5 guideline

Sleep is essential to our health, but there are growing sleep health disparities throughout the world as many lack a bed, while others are paying top dollar to get some shuteye

To Vima had an interview with the EU Commission Spokesperson on digital economy, research and innovation, Johannes Bahrke, who explained in detail what AI Act means and the dangers of Artificial Intelligence