Science

Prize awarded for work on how institutions are formed and how they affect differences in prosperity

37 professors and lecturers from the Technical University of Crete rank among the top 2% of scientists worldwide

The mission to the South Pole is due to depart this fall

Forensic investigator José Antonio Lorente confirmed that the DNA from the explorer's remains buried in Sevillle's Cathedral belonged to Columbus and compared it with that of his known relatives

The northern lights were visible across many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and even Greece, due to a severe (G4-level) geomagnetic storm.

Temperatures in Greece will climb up to 33 degrees Celsius on Friday, with a slight drop expected over the weekend.

On world mental health day, experts point to ongoing gaps in the Greek mental health care system.

The three scientists were awarded for their pioneering work in protein design offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were named this year's Nobel Laureates in physics.

Α rare case of a woman giving birth to a baby conceived in vitro using her daughter’s egg cells was reported in the Cretan city of Irakleio (Heraklio) last month. The 55-year-old woman agreed to serve as a surrogate for her daughter, who was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a disorder that primarily affects the […]

The initial coarse post, written in Greek, triggered a backlash in the country, as it effectively diminished the death of an innocent victim

Keep reading to find out the simple word that can save a person's life

Rats can been seen in the morning around Athens' Syntagma square, frolicking in the grass and drinking from puddles. Experts attribute the population spike to an abundance of trash and disruptions in their subterranean environment.

Oncologist and cancer researcher George P. Canellos speaks to To Vima about his career, why science has yet to find a cure for cancer overall, the role of Big Pharma in developing treatments, and his Greek heritage

One little sheep, two little sheep, three little sheep … one thousand little sheep…

Just 59% of Europe’s sexually active teens used a condom during their last sexual encounter, threatening a public health crisis, says the World Health Organization. In Greece, the figure was notably higher at 74%, but concerns remain over teen sexual health.

The new strain, called XEC, has already caused the largest wave of cases in the U.S. in two years and is just starting in Europe. No cases have been recorded yet in Greece.

Temperatures in June, July and August 2024 were, on average, higher than the median for the specific day – and for extended periods of time throughout the country

This year, Greece has recorded an unprecedented number of Caretta caretta sea turtle nests, a clear sign that 15 years of dedicated conservation efforts are paying off.

The new evidence is being considered with caution, as it is based on the testimonies of other children at the Halkidiki summer camp