Science
Climate change root cause of Syrian war: Britain’s Prince Charles
November 24, 2015
Climate change root cause of Syrian war: Britain’s Prince Charles
Britain's Prince Charles has pointed to the world's failure to tackle climate change as a root cause of the civil…
Global carbon pricing off menu at Paris climate talks
November 24, 2015
Global carbon pricing off menu at Paris climate talks
Climate experts say the need to agree on a global carbon price to cut pollution and aid clean technologies is…
Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya
November 24, 2015
Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya
A huge wall, probably dating back to the Middle Kingdom (before 1400 BC), was discovered at Tel al-Dabaa (Avaris) in…
China says keeping leaders away is key to climate talk success
November 24, 2015
China says keeping leaders away is key to climate talk success
Keeping state leaders away from the negotiations will play a major role in ensuring that crucial talks on a new…
Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants
November 24, 2015
Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants
When users ask Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, what she likes to drink, she is quick with an answer. "I have a…
NGO wins court ruling over free treatment of Gaucher’s disease
November 23, 2015
NGO wins court ruling over free treatment of Gaucher’s disease
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) has won a court ruling that obliges the government to treat…
Egypt to do more tests on Tut’s tomb in search for Nefertiti
November 23, 2015
Egypt to do more tests on Tut’s tomb in search for Nefertiti
Egypt said Monday it will conduct more tests this week in search of a hidden chamber in King Tutankhamun's tomb…
Retailers give shoppers new reasons to use mobile phones in stores
November 23, 2015
Retailers give shoppers new reasons to use mobile phones in stores
At some Macy's outlets this holiday season, shoppers who download the retailer’s app will be able to use their smart…
What if 2C isn’t enough to cap global warming?
November 22, 2015
What if 2C isn’t enough to cap global warming?
Locking in an action plan to cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius will be the ultimate yardstick for success…
On polluted Rio island, Brazilian ecologist dreams of miracle
November 22, 2015
On polluted Rio island, Brazilian ecologist dreams of miracle
Striding through garbage and abandoned fuel installations on an island in Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay, Brazilian ecologist Sergio…