Physical sciences
ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ: Από σήμερα οι αιτήσεις μεταβιβάσεων δικαιωμάτων ενίσχυσης
H καταληκτική ημερομηνία υποβολής αιτήσεων μεταβίβασης ορίζεται η 25/07/2022
Space probe reveals secrets of ‘restless’ Milky Way
The Gaia space probe on Monday unveiled its latest discoveries in its quest to map the Milky Way in unprecedented detail, surveying nearly two million stars and revealing mysterious "starquakes" which sweep across the fiery giants like vast tsunamis.
Ζώα συντροφιάς: Συγκροτείται ειδική Γραμματεία στο υπουργείο Εσωτερικών για την προστασία τους
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Helium shortage deflates American celebrations
Helium balloons are part of nearly every American celebration, but a global shortage of the lighter-than-air gas has disrupted many traditions.
One college football team has suspended its traditional release of red balloons, and party planners will have to make do with less, if they get any.
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Weather to get hotter on weekend: Expert
With a new heatwave gripping the country, temperatures are likely to hit above the seasonal norms throughout the next week, as a prominent meteorologist warns citizens of a hotter weekend ahead compared to weekdays.
"The temperatures are between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius higher than the seasonal norms. But it will get hotter on the weekend," meteorologist Orhan Şen tweeted on June 1.
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China Gains from Russia-Ukraine War - Increases Aluminium Exports to Europe
Known for shrewd diplomatic moves, China is exploiting the Russia-Ukraine situation and increasing its aluminium exports which outstrips its imports manifold and these new dynamics have spurred criticism by both the United States and Europe.
Asphalt melts due to torrid weather in Denizli
The asphalt on a road in the Aegean province of Denizli has melted due to a new heatwave Turkey entered on May 28, causing temperatures to surpass the season norms by 5 to 7 degrees Celsius countrywide.
Over the coming week, the temperatures will be around 32 degrees Celsius in the capital Ankara, 33 in Istanbul and 36 in the western province of İzmir.
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1/3 of the Signals for Dangerous Foods in the EU are from Bulgaria
"In 2 and a half years, Bulgaria has sent 660 notifications to the EU about dangerous foods. 85% of them are for imports of food from Turkey and as many pesticides. Bulgaria is one of the countries with the most signals, 1/3 of all in the Union. Turkey ranks second in the number of notifications for dangerous foods ".
Crops and Carcinogens: Kosovo’s Market for Unsafe, Illegal Pesticides
The bloc's Chemical Agency had classified the fungicide as a carcinogen, meaning it causes cancer, and ruled it unsafe for use.
Three years later, in Kosovo, seven euros will buy a farmer enough Daconil for 10 litres of irrigation water, according to the findings of a BIRN investigation, even though the country removed it from its list of approved pesticides.
Ceres Shipping invests in a fleet of 60 ships to carry CO2
New innovative technological solutions that contribute to the protection of the environment have always attracted Greek shipowners. It is no coincidence that they are also pioneers in investments in liquefied natural gas carriers.