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Freshwater detected beneath the seafloor of the Corinthian Gulf
An 800,000-year-old water system, containing low-salinity water stored in sediments beneath the seafloor, has been revealed by an international research team in the Corinthian Gulf. At a time when challenges from limited freshwater resources are growing, mapping subsurface waters provides valuable information for the future.
Greek Language Festival in Manhattan: The Consulate General honored students of the Greek diaspora for their love of the Greek language
In a climate of emotion and enthusiasm, the Greek Language Certificate Award Ceremony for levels A1 and A2 was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the CHIOTIS ceremony hall of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan.
Columbia U: Greek researcher Eliza Konofagou paves the way for treating Alzheimer's with ultrasound
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–70% of all cases. According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia — and the number is expected to more than triple by 2050. In Greece, over 160,000 people already suffer from dementia and another 280,000 have mild cognitive impairment. If the caregivers who support the patients are also counted, then the disease directly affects approximately one million Greeks.