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Compound from Chinese medicinal herb shows promise for Ebola
February 27, 2015
Compound from Chinese medicinal herb shows promise for Ebola
A drug derived from a Chinese medicinal herb is showing promise for combating Ebola infection, effectively imprisoning the virus inside…
Astronomers find giant black hole in early universe
February 26, 2015
Astronomers find giant black hole in early universe
A black hole 12 billion times as massive as the sun has been found in a glowing quasar that existed…
Zamalek Market promotes local products with natural, healthy twist
February 26, 2015
Zamalek Market promotes local products with natural, healthy twist
Tucked away in a corner on a quiet street, Zamalek Market is the latest arrival to the cozy neighborhood bringing…
As cigarette prices increase, smokers resort to hand-rolled ones
February 26, 2015
As cigarette prices increase, smokers resort to hand-rolled ones
Many Egyptians used to smoke hand-rolled cigarettes at the beginning of the previous century, before switching to factory-made packages.
Australia researchers create ‘world first’ 3D-printed jet engines
February 26, 2015
Australia researchers create ‘world first’ 3D-printed jet engines
Australian researchers said Thursday they have created two jet engines using 3D printing in what is described as a world-first…
Clinically depressed three times more likely to commit violent crime
February 26, 2015
Clinically depressed three times more likely to commit violent crime
People diagnosed with major depression are around three times more likely than the general population to commit violent crimes such…
Chinese prison teaches technology to prisoners
February 25, 2015
Chinese prison teaches technology to prisoners
After serving many years behind bars, inmates often have trouble coping with the technological advancement of the outside world when…
Modern Etiquette: Proper protocol when leaving a job
February 25, 2015
Modern Etiquette: Proper protocol when leaving a job
According to a fall 2014 report from the US Department of Labor, more American workers are on the move than…
Alaska allows recreational marijuana as legalization campaign spreads
February 25, 2015
Alaska allows recreational marijuana as legalization campaign spreads
Smoking, growing and owning small amounts of marijuana became legal in Alaska on Tuesday as a growing decriminalization movement reached…
Warning: Electronic cigarettes, hookahs toxic
February 25, 2015
Warning: Electronic cigarettes, hookahs toxic
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has warned against the use of both electronic cigarettes and electronic hookahs as they contain…