The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified on Friday that the Nobel Peace Prize remains permanently tied…
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U.S.-based scientists John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and Greek American John M. Martinis have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering work in macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantization in electric circuits, paving the way for advancements in quantum cryptography, computers, and sensors.
Today marks the 142nd anniversary of the birth of Nikos Kazantzakis, a prominent figure in Greek literature known for his profound and diverse works that continue to resonate worldwide. His novel “Zorba the Greek” remains a hallmark of his literary influence, capturing the vibrancy of Greek culture, while “The Last Temptation of Christ” showcases his courage in exploring complex spiritual themes, cementing his legacy as both a daring thinker and a master storyteller.
Demis Hassabis, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, reflects on how the transformative potential of artificial intelligence has been evident to him for decades. Despite his early insights, he is surprised it took the world so long to catch on. As AI reaches a landmark moment with recent Nobel recognitions and transformative contributions, Hassabis discusses both the current hype and the long-term underappreciation of AI’s capabilities.
This year’s Nobel Prizes, with AI pioneers linked to Google snagging awards in both Chemistry and Physics, have ignited a debate about Big Tech’s influence on the field. While celebrating the laureates’ achievements, experts are raising concerns about ethical considerations, the lack of funding for academic research, and the need for a broader discussion about the future direction of AI.
George Seferis (Γιώργος Σεφέρης), born in 1900 in Vourla, near Smyrna, is celebrated as one…
Born on this day in 1963, Giorgos Seferis was a diplomat and poet, one of the most important Greek poets of the 20th century, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1963.
Greek poet & diplomatNobel Prize Literature winner Born in the town of Vourla, near Smyrni…
Emilia Kambysi, one of the three grandmothers of Sykamnia, passed away at the age of…
By Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan being nominated by the Senate of Pakistan for the…
Odysseus Elytis (Οδυσσέας Ελύτης) was one of the greatest poets of modern Greece. He…
Efstratia Mavrapidou, one of the three yiayias (grandmothers) of Sykamnia that was nominated for the…
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics honors was awarded to two physics modeling experts on…
Greek poet & diplomatNobel Prize Literature winner Born in the town of Vourla, near Smyrni…
Odysseus Elytis (Οδυσσέας Ελύτης) was one of the greatest poets of modern Greece. He was…
Nobel Prize winner for Peace in 2015, Wided Bouchamaoui, has formally nominated Greek Prime Minister…
