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Mary and Michael Jaharis are among the most prominent and influential couples in the Greek-American community, known for their immense contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, philanthropy, and cultural heritage. Their shared journey reflects a remarkable blend of business success, humanitarian efforts, and dedication to Orthodoxy and Greek culture.

Forever chemicals" used in daily items like nonstick pans have long been linked to serious health issues, a result of their toxicity and extreme resistance to being broken down as waste products.

Synthetic biologists have engineered bacteria to convert carbon waste into valuable chemicals. The carbon-negative approach could contribute to a net-zero emissions economy. Credit: Justin Muir

We are all made of star stuff and some of that stuff took a long journey to get here. According to new research, galaxies exchange copious amounts of material, and half of the material that makes up the Milky Way might have originated in another galaxy.

“We are all made of stars” used to sing Moby in 2002 and though science has known it for a while, a new study went as far as to claim half of the atoms making up everything around us, and in us, may have formed beyond the Milky Way.

Not all actors had that ‘Hollywood’ life style from the get go. Some had the tough job of being in military service. These ten actors are household names, they’ve gone on to great things, and they all have one thing in common – they are veterans. Some of them made use of military education benefits to further their careers.

Human life begins in bright flash of light as a sperm meets an egg, scientists have shown for the first time, after capturing the astonishing ‘fireworks’ on film.

An explosion of tiny sparks erupts from the egg at the exact moment of conception.

U.S. President Barack Obama has named 102 scientists and researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. 

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is hosting a panel discussion on the subject of "Ancient Democracy & Religion, Migration, Power & Money," on Wednesday, September 14. The event is organized within the framework of the Athens Democracy Forum, organized by the New York Times in Athens.

The staff of the Undersecretary of Treasury has submitted a farewell letter to Ali Babacan, the departing deputy prime minister in charge of the economy, thanking him for his work over his 14 years in politics.