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Greek Navy unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze sea drone alongside nine other unmanned vessels

Developed in just six months under strict secrecy, the Greek-built vessel draws on expertise from MIT, can exceed 40 knots and marks a major step towards a new generation of autonomous naval warfare

October 20, 2026

MIT created plants that glow like lamps & could grow glowing trees to replace streetlights

The chemical involved, which produced enough light to read a book by, is the same as is used by fireflies to create their characteristic shine!

Greek astrophysicist awarded for role in landmark discovery

“Gravitational waves and their detectors will revolutionize the discovery and knowledge of the universe like telescopes and discoveries of Galileo did”