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ON THIS DAY: Antarctic Treaty enacted (1961)

On this day in 1961, the Antarctic Treaty was enacted, marking a rare and enduring victory for peace, science, and international cooperation. At the height...

Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

“Which came first: the chicken or the egg?”For centuries, it’s been a classic paradox, a riddle about cause and effect that’s sparked debate from...

CUT Prof Diofantos Hadjimitsis among top 0.5% scientists worldwide

The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology announced on Tuesday that its Managing Director, Prof. Diofantos Hadjimitsis, has been ranked...

What did dinosaurs actually sound like?

Dinosaurs were almost certainly not silent, though sound doesn’t fossilise, making it difficult to know exactly what they sounded like. However, new technologies like...

ON THIS DAY: Albert Einstein dies at 76 (1955)

On 18 April 1955, Albert Einstein, one of the most influential scientific minds in human history, died at the age of 76 in Princeton,...

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Yellow high-temperature warning issued, Cyprus braces for 40°C

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow...

Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire

“They don’t know what the f*ck they’re doing” Trump erupts...

Nursing shortage worsens due to low incentives

A growing nursing shortage is straining both the public...

ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was...
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