Science
Renovations begin at Tutankhamun Luxor tomb
October 1, 2015
Renovations begin at Tutankhamun Luxor tomb
A US archaeological institute began renovating the tomb of famous Pharaoh King Tutankhamun in Luxor on Thursday. The J. Paul Getty…
Rare Byzantine-era mosaic of ‘city map’ restored in Israel
October 1, 2015
Rare Byzantine-era mosaic of ‘city map’ restored in Israel
A rare Byzantine-era floor mosaic discovered in Israel that depicts streets and buildings on a "city map" of a place…
Scientists tweak yogurt to keep you fuller
September 30, 2015
Scientists tweak yogurt to keep you fuller
Yogurt got a makeover that could fight weight gain and bolster your body with extra protein. In a study that clears…
British Museum of Food to open next month
September 30, 2015
British Museum of Food to open next month
A museum dedicated to the evolution, history and science of food is set to open its doors in London next…
Search for Egypt’s Nefertiti gains new momentum
September 30, 2015
Search for Egypt’s Nefertiti gains new momentum
The search for ancient Egypt's Queen Nefertiti in an alleged hidden chamber in King Tut's tomb gained new momentum as…
70% chance of hidden chambers behind Tutankhamun tomb walls: Antiquities Minister
September 29, 2015
70% chance of hidden chambers behind Tutankhamun tomb walls: Antiquities Minister
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty recently completed an inspection tour on the tombs of King Amenhotep II (Tomb KV35), King Horemheb…
Ancient Luxor tomb reopens in November: minister
September 29, 2015
Ancient Luxor tomb reopens in November: minister
The ancient Pharaonic tomb of Horemheb in Luxor will reopen to visitors on November 4, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said…
Archaeologist searching for Nefertiti tomb to hold press conference Thursday
September 29, 2015
Archaeologist searching for Nefertiti tomb to hold press conference Thursday
Antiquitites Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty will hold a press conference with British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves Thursday, at the headquarters of the State…
UK scientists start stem cell trial of potential blindness cure
September 29, 2015
UK scientists start stem cell trial of potential blindness cure
The first patient has been treated in Britain in a pioneering trial of a new treatment co-developed by Pfizer and…
Strong evidence Mars has streams of salt water
September 29, 2015
Strong evidence Mars has streams of salt water
Scientists have found the first evidence that briny water may flow on the surface of Mars during the planet's summer…