AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Research: Crete is getting a ground satellite station at FORTH to support Greece’s €200m National Microsatellite Program, with telemetry and data transfer for microsats in partnership with the Hellenic Space Center and ESA. Maritime Tech & Policy: Greece–Türkiye tensions are spilling into “marine parks” in the Aegean, where environmental protection plans collide with disputes over maritime jurisdiction and sovereign rights. Public Health in Greece: A new 17-year Greece study links Legionnaires’ disease incidence to weather patterns, adding weight to the idea that climate and tourism-linked conditions can drive seasonal spikes. Archaeology (Greek waters): Greek divers found a 2,400-year-old merchant wreck off Andros with 650 amphorae, discovered after an anonymous tip to the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities. Health Tech (Greece-linked): University of Georgia research suggests blue light from phones and screens can worsen fine vision and glare sensitivity, especially for lighter-colored eyes. Food & Innovation: NASA-funded work turns PET plastic bottle waste into “edible” cookies via engineered yeast, aiming at future astronaut nutrition.
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