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1. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

2. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

3. A fresh analysis of the Moon’s history has unveiled intriguing new clues about its age

While we have long known that the Moon was formed by a massive collision with Earth around 4.5 billion years ago, a new study reveals that a major event of remelting around 4.35 billion years ago has been hiding the true age of the Moon....

4. A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....

5. University of Nicosia Marks Record Achievement with 17 Academics Among World's Top-Cited Scientists

The University of Nicosia announces seventeen of its academics being recognised among the world's most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford University list of top-cited scientists....

6. Well.cy: Health, Wellness, the Good Life

Well.cy is here to become your daily go-to for everything that matters most in life: Health, Wellness, and the Good Life. Focusing on everyday well-being and mental health, Well, in collaboration with expert scientists, offers a positive aura to enhance our lives daily....

7. Trump pushes to end daylight saving time

In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time....

8. Whale's incredible migration stuns researchers

A humpback whale has completed one of the longest and most remarkable migrations ever documented, a journey scientists believe may be linked to changing environmental conditions....

9. Nationally funded research project DYNAMO to redefine energy sharing within communities

The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....

10. 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....

11. 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....

12. 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. ...

13. 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....

14. 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. ...

15. 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....

16. 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......

17. 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. ...

18. 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....

19. 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. ...

20. 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......

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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. ...

24. 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. ...

25. 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.''...

26. 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....

27. 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)....

28. Doritos food color can turn mouse skin transparent

29. 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....

30. 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....