Science
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…
Ancient Egyptian shabti statuette repatriated from Austria
November 22, 2015
Ancient Egyptian shabti statuette repatriated from Austria
The Egyptian Embassy in Austria sent an ancient Egyptian shabti statuette that was repatriated from Austria after the Antiquities Ministry…
Smokeless tobacco users exposed to more nicotine, cancer-causing chemical
November 22, 2015
Smokeless tobacco users exposed to more nicotine, cancer-causing chemical
Compared to cigarette smokers, users of smokeless tobacco are exposed to equal or higher levels of nicotine and NNK, a…
Climate pledges: Who’s doing what?
November 22, 2015
Climate pledges: Who’s doing what?
With one week to go to a crucial global warming summit, 170 countries have submitted pledges for greenhouse gas (GHG)…