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Brain, Mind, and Memory Research from 1846 to 1890
Psychology Today
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There is debate about when white matter was first identified and named. Now known as glia, which Koob (2009) points out is the Greek word for glue, some research indicates that Rudolf Virchow, a German doctor, biologist, pathologist, and...
Greece’s island militarization raises red flags for Türkiye
Sabah
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August 1, 2025
Greece on Monday announced radical plans to deploy what it called “self-sufficient” army units on the Aegean islands, some of which sit as close as 1,575 meters (5,165 feet) to Türkiye. The plan, part of the so-called “Agenda 2030,” aims to make...
Euronext-ATHEX Acquisition Deal: What it Means for Greece
To Vima
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August 1, 2025
The Athens Stock Exchange is on track to become part of the Euronext network following a revised €413 million acquisition offer from the European exchange group. The deal marks a strategic step toward deeper integration of Greek financial markets...
The New Science of Psychedelics for Brain Health
Psychology Today
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If we travelled back 16,500 years to visit North America during the Ice Age, research suggests we would see our ancestors making use of psychedelic mushrooms. From cacti in ancient Mexico to ergot fungi in ancient Greece, psychedelics have been...
Locals receive degrees from Georgia Tech
MadisonJournal Today - Georgia
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The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to 6,660 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's 268th Commencement exercises on May 1 - 3 at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and bachelor's) and Bobby Dodd Stadium (master's)....
Sue is living proof over-60s are truly embracing digital technology
The Senior
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August 1, 2025
Many of these functions come together when she travels, including on a trip to Istanbul and Greece in May. She used WhatsApp to keep in touch with family, booked her flights and accommodation online, checked a banking app to see her transactions,...
Scientific tools are tracing the evolution of ancient biblical manuscripts
Pursuit
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Our knowledge of ancient literature comes to us through the hands of scribes. The works of Aristotle, Galen and Ptolemy survived only because generations of copyists reproduced them by hand. But copying was not a straightforward process. Scribes...
Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules
BBC
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July 31, 2025
Ned Davies, Shayan Sardarizadeh & Matt MurphyBBC Verify ShareSave Social media companies are blocking wide-ranging content - including posts about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza - in an attempt to comply with the UK's new Online Safety Act, BBC...
Shroud of Turin didn’t wrap Jesus’ crucified body — it was just art, new research claims
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
This holy linen’s origins remain shrouded in mystery. Contrary to popular belief, the sacred Shroud of Turin was not used to cover Jesus’ post-crucifixion and was actually a recreation created by artists, per a study published in the journal...
Scientists issue warning after heat wave deaths spike
China Daily Global
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People gather on a beach in Antibes, southern France, on Wednesday. SEBASTIEN NOGIER/EPA PARIS — A heat wave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen...
The LCGC Blog: Communicating Science Across Language & Knowledge Barriers
LCGC International
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Key Points Jim Grinias reflected on communicating analytical chemistry to non-scientist family during a trip to Greece after attending HPLC 2025 in Bruges. Simple, relatable language helped him discuss complex topics, like capillary LC and drug...
Local students graduate from Georgia Tech
JacksonHerald Today - Georgia
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The Georgia Institute of Technology awarded degrees to 6,660 undergraduate and graduate students during its 268th Commencement exercises held May 1–3, 2025. Ceremonies took place at McCamish Pavilion for doctoral and bachelor’s degree recipients...
Tickets for Georgia-Georgia Tech football go on sale Aug. 8
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (left) and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart chat before an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC 2024) By AJC Sports 13...
Greek pharma sector braces for US tariff fallout, patients risk first impact
EurActiv
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July 31, 2025
Greek pharmaceutical and medical technology executives have voiced growing concern over the anticipated extension of US tariffs to medicines and medtech products, warning that the move could severely disrupt innovation, fracture supply chains, and...
The Shroud of Turin was not laid on Jesus' body, scientists reveal
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
For centuries, devout Christians have flocked to the Italian city of Turin to pay their respects to one of the most famous relics in the world. The Shroud of Turin is a piece of linen, measuring 14ft 5in by 3ft 7in, that bears a faint image of the...
Top European holiday spot urged to charge £86 a DAY to ‘stem obscene rivers of tourists’
The Scottish Sun
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August 1, 2025
AN iconic European city is considering implementing a tourist charge to combat overcrowding. The popular destination welcomes around 30 million tourists each year and has already taken measures to "stem obscene rivers of tourists". 2 An increase...
Greece Post 468 rallies, walks off with NYS Legion title
WHAM - New York
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Henrietta, N.Y. — Imagine a swimming pool toy after it's been handled by a Doberman pinscher. Deflated. That's the best way to describe Greece Post 468 for the better part of action at Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday. Greece had...
Car Crash Victim in Greece Was Son of MIT Professor Alexander Stephanopoulos
The National Herald
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August 1, 2025
BOSTON – The unfortunate Greek-American Alexander Stephanopoulos, 42 years old, who lost his life in a tragic car accident on July 26 in the Palaiampela area of Vonitsa, Greece, was the son of distinguished professor at the Massachusetts Institute...
Athens Observatory Honored by ESA for Breakthrough Deep Space Laser Communication
To Vima
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July 31, 2025
The National Observatory of Athens received a prestigious award from the European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday, July 30, during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Development. The event, attended by key figures from the Greek government and the...
'What am I falling in love with?' Human-AI relationships are no longer just science fiction
CNBC
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August 1, 2025
Nikolai Daskalov lives alone in a small house in rural Virginia. His preferred spot is a brown suede recliner in the middle of his living room facing a vintage wooden armoire and a TV that's rarely turned on. The front of the white home is covered...