https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/solar-powered-smart-benches-to-monitor-air-quality-in-greece
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-european-effort-to-combat-desertification-in-rural-areas
Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/top-cypriot-producers-honored-for-their-culinary-excellence
Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-producers-to-be-feted-at-10th-gastronomos-quality-awards
Gastronomos magazine and Kathimerini newspaper are set to honor Cypriot producers at the 10th annual Quality Awards ceremony, highlighting a decade of dedication to preserving the island's rich culinary heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unesco-recognizes-larnaca-as-cyprus-first-tsunami-ready-city
Larnaca is set to become the first coastal city in Cyprus to implement an early warning system and tsunami evacuation plan...
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-bean-bar-makes-our-summer-cooler-with-a-trilogy-of-fresh-juices
Summer is already upon us and along with a carefree mood, it brings us a need for refreshing, light and healthy flavours. Bean Bar has made its presence felt yet again this summer, with a unique, limited-time trilogy of natural juices, that aim to lift consumers’ spirits, by offering cool vibes and a positive energy!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-there-a-link-between-coronavirus-and-cancer
In Rock Hill, South Carolina, Kashyap Patel, the head of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, grew concerned during a lunch meeting in 2021. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eco-friendly-farming-ideas-from-safe-h2o-farm-project-meeting
Earlier this month, The Cyprus Institute hosted the first annual meeting of the PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/have-scientists-cracked-the-code-of-the-universe-s-missing-black-holes
The early universe contained far fewer miniature black holes than previously thought, making the origins of our cosmos's missing matter an even greater mystery, a new study has suggested....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-ambassador-fisher-space-knows-no-boundaries
Last Thursday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Art in Embassies event at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Fisher. The highlight of the evening was an insightful presentation by Dr. Alexandra Lockwood of NASA, who had traveled all the way from the United States to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, a project she has worked on extensively....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philip-morris-cyprus-opens-its-new-flagship-offices-in-nicosia-advocating-for-a-smoke-free-cyprus
Philip Morris Cyprus has set an ambitious goal to make Cyprus the first smoke-free country in Europe, as announced by the company's General Manager Mr. Stavros Dracularakos at an event celebrating the opening of its new offices in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/little-penguins-dwindle-to-120-amid-port-development-threats
A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-lecturer-named-fellow-of-us-institute-of-food-technologists
The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/blood-test-detects-cancer-7-years-before-diganosis
Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer detection by up to seven years using a simple blood test. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-predict-few-coal-plants-to-survive-stricter-us-regulations
New climate rules imposed by Joe Biden’s administration requiring huge cuts in carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants will accelerate the decline of an industry that until recently provided most of America’s power, experts say, potentially even dealing a death blow to coal in the US....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vaccine-triggers-robust-immune-response-against-brain-cancer
In groundbreaking trials, scientists have unveiled a pioneering mRNA cancer vaccine, igniting a robust immune response to combat deadly brain tumors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-heat-related-deaths-surge-by-30-in-20-years-report-finds
Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of “extreme heat stress” than its scientists have ever seen....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthier-ready-to-eat-meals-could-slash-eu-emissions-by-48m-tonnes
Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-addresses-breast-cancer-at-university-of-cambridge
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides addressed attendees at the University of Cambridge today, responding to an invitation from the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Kyriakides' speech focused on breast cancer and its intersection with the European Cancer Plan....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-s-lowered-age-limit-sparks-controversy
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has revised its minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, lowering it to 13 from 16, a move that has drawn criticism from children's rights advocates....