Environment
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites
August 6, 2011
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites
The Sinai town of Dahab has long attracted independent travelers in search of relaxation amid rugged natural beauty. Between sessions…
Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells
August 6, 2011
Japan scientists coax sperm from mice stem cells
Scientists in Japan said Friday they have for the first time succeeded in coaxing sperm cells from mouse embryonic stem…
Tropical Storm Emily idles, Haiti still in its path
August 4, 2011
Tropical Storm Emily idles, Haiti still in its path
Tropical Storm Emily idled on Thursday just south of Haiti, where hundreds of thousands of people left homeless by last…
Cairo’s desert cities fail to contain growing population
August 4, 2011
Cairo’s desert cities fail to contain growing population
With 20 million inhabitants, Cairo is a megalopolis whose urban design raises countless questions. Because of this reality, Al-Masry Al-Youm…
Governorate to employ bicycle lanes to ease traffic problems
August 4, 2011
Governorate to employ bicycle lanes to ease traffic problems
After countless meetings addressing Monufiya's increasing traffic and pollution concerns in an environmentally friendly way, Governor Ashraf Hilal has approved…
Red Sea resorts plough through reefs, damaging both ecology and economy
August 3, 2011
Red Sea resorts plough through reefs, damaging both ecology and economy
Globally famous for being one of the world's most important repositories of ecological biodiversity, the Red Sea attracts more than…
‘Stories of Animals in the Quran’: Ramadan cartoon campaigns for animal rights
August 1, 2011
‘Stories of Animals in the Quran’: Ramadan cartoon campaigns for animal rights
Animal welfare activists and lovers in general are rejoicing at the new Ramadan TV show, “Stories of Animals in the…
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
July 31, 2011
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
The holy month of Ramadan is an spiritual time for most Egyptians. Given the drastic changes to many Muslims' eating…
What ever happened to Cairo 2050?
July 29, 2011
What ever happened to Cairo 2050?
With 20 million inhabitants, Cairo is a megalopolis whose urban design raises countless questions. Because of this reality, Al-Masry Al-Youm…
NASA probe poised for launch to Jupiter
July 28, 2011
NASA probe poised for launch to Jupiter
A NASA satellite was hoisted aboard an unmanned Atlas 5 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday in…