Science
Spanish mission discovers mummy in Aswan’s Tombs of Nobles
May 24, 2016
Spanish mission discovers mummy in Aswan’s Tombs of Nobles
A Spanish mission from Chowan University, headed by professor Alejandro Jimenez, has discovered the mummy of a woman named Sachiny…
Football fans to get smartphone vote to substitute player
May 21, 2016
Football fans to get smartphone vote to substitute player
An English Premier League football club wants to allow supporters to vote via smartphone for the player they want substituted…
Skywatchers can see close, bright Mars looming large this month
May 21, 2016
Skywatchers can see close, bright Mars looming large this month
Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in a decade this month, providing sky-watchers with a celestial show from dusk…
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
May 21, 2016
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
A new US study has found that consuming large amounts of saturated fat or low amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated…
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
May 20, 2016
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic…
Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector
May 15, 2016
Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector
Egypt launched its first official celebration of the work of conservators on Sunday, highlighting the work they do and the…
Natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
May 15, 2016
Natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
IF you struggled with languages at school then a new US study may provide you with an excuse, finding that…
Children who walk and move earlier benefit from stronger bones in later life
May 14, 2016
Children who walk and move earlier benefit from stronger bones in later life
A new UK study has found that children who start to walk, run, and jump earlier are more likely to…
High social-media use linked with a greater risk of eating disorders
May 13, 2016
High social-media use linked with a greater risk of eating disorders
A new US study has found that high use of social media is linked to a greater risk of eating…
Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror
May 13, 2016
Microsoft tells UN more can be done to combat digital terror
Microsoft told the United Nations on Wednesday that technology companies can do more to combat digital terror, but warned there…