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1. Minister promotes libraries as hubs for mental health

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, highlighted the critical role libraries play in promoting mental health and empowering individuals during her speech at the "Literary Routes in Libraries" conference, held Friday at the University of Cyprus....

2. Extra 500 troops deployed to Spain amid ongoing search for flood victims

Spain intensified efforts on Friday to locate dozens still missing after deadly floods claimed 158 lives, with hopes of finding survivors dimming as rescue crews entered a third day of searching....

3. Over 150 dead, many still missing in Spain's deadliest floods in decades

Spain is reeling from its deadliest flood disaster in decades, with at least 158 confirmed dead after devastating rains and flash floods tore through communities. ...

4. Deadly floods in Spain's Valencia region leave 95 dead and many missing

Severe flooding in Spain's Valencia region has resulted in at least 95 confirmed deaths, with many individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue....

5. At least 95 dead as flash floods devastate southeastern Spain

At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods caused by intense rainfall in southeastern Spain. ...

6. USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....

7. Interdisciplinary Conference on Domestic Violence and Health Professionals Successfully Completed

The interdisciplinary conference co-organised by the Physiotherapy Program of the Health Sciences Department of University of Nicosia......

8. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

9. Morocco’s flooding and Antarctic greening highlight climate crisis

Striking images from the Sahara Desert and the Antarctic Peninsula reveal dramatic changes in two of the world’s most extreme environments, driven by climate change....

10. Could human arrival have doomed Cyprus' dwarf hippos and elephants?

Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...

11. Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

12. Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....

13. Iris the sea crow sets record with 500-kilometer journey across Cyprus

In a surprising and unprecedented journey, Iris, a young Sea Crow fitted with a satellite transmitter in February, has stunned researchers by covering nearly 500 kilometers across Cyprus in just three days....

14. Dr. Silas Michaelides recognized as top expert in Artificial Neural Networks

Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...

15. Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

16. The biobank.cy CoE joins the European Researchers' Night 2024

For the 18th year, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is presenting European Researchers' Night, titled ''Mission Possible: Researchers on Board for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.''...

17. Scientists store DNA on 5D crystal to preserve humanity for the future

Imagine a future where, even if humanity faces extinction, there’s a way to bring us back. That’s exactly what a team of British scientists is working on....

18. UNIC scientists unveil potential breakthrough in deadly cat disease

A team of dedicated scientists of the University of Nicosia may have just discovered a breakthrough for one of the most heartbreaking feline diseases—feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)....

19. Doritos food color can turn mouse skin transparent

20. Monkeypox outbreak: Over 500 dead, WHO sounds alarm

Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....

21. WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency

Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....

22. Scientists find massive underground water source on Mars

Geophysicists have uncovered a vast underground ocean beneath Mars' surface, a discovery that may hold significant implications for the search for life on the Red Planet....

23. Joint Sea Venture for cleaner seas by the Bank of Cyprus

Initial assessments showed no observable impact on the biodiversity of the Blue Lagoon area of the Akamas Peninsulaby tourism activities....

24. Iron-coated teeth found in Komodo dragons

Komodo dragons, renowned for their formidable size and venomous bite, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. ...

25. Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil

Scientists have confirmed that sharks off the coast of Brazil have been exposed to cocaine, marking the first such finding in free-range sharks....

26. Scientists discover deep cave on moon

Scientists have discovered a cave on the Moon, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to establish a human presence there. ...

27. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

28. Tiny proteins in liver tumors may hold key to new cancer vaccines

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new cancer vaccines, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances....

29. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

30. Accurate dating of Kyrenia shipwreck confirmed

Using various lines of evidence researchers have determined that the Kyrenia shipwreck had been constructed between about 345-313 BC and sank between about 286-272 BC......