Science
Vintage photos reveal elegant, orderly Alexandria of a bygone era
March 15, 2016
Vintage photos reveal elegant, orderly Alexandria of a bygone era
A Facebook page dedicated to the history of Egypt's second city, Alexandria, has posted rare photographs showing how life looked…
Skype co-founder launches ultra-private messaging with video
March 14, 2016
Skype co-founder launches ultra-private messaging with video
A group of former Skype technologists, backed by the co-founder of the messaging platform, has introduced a new version of…
A break from beauty products can reduce chemical exposure in teenage girls
March 14, 2016
A break from beauty products can reduce chemical exposure in teenage girls
A new US study has shown that switching to more natural cosmetics for just a few days is enough to…
Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
March 13, 2016
Having a younger sibling may be good for your health
That pesky kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have…
Reading from a tablet before bed may affect sleep quality
March 13, 2016
Reading from a tablet before bed may affect sleep quality
People who read from an iPad for 30 minutes before going to sleep felt less sleepy and had different electrical…
Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
March 12, 2016
Exercise can cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new studies
Two new studies published on Friday in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease have shown the beneficial effects of exercise in…
Tanta University comes 17th in Shell Eco-Marathon fuel-efficiency challenge
March 10, 2016
Tanta University comes 17th in Shell Eco-Marathon fuel-efficiency challenge
Tanta University’s Faculty of Engineering team took second place in the Middle East and ranked 17th globally in the 2016…
Ethiopia plans new 2,000 MW hydropower dam: Desalegn
March 10, 2016
Ethiopia plans new 2,000 MW hydropower dam: Desalegn
Ethiopia, which plans to become a top regional electricity exporter, will soon launch a new 2,000 megawatt hydropower dam, Prime…
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
March 9, 2016
Support your partner if you want them to stop smoking: new study
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen, UK, have found that in order for one's partner to successfully stop smoking, it…
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
March 8, 2016
People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently
People with anxiety may not be able to distinguish between neutral and threatening stimuli as well as individuals without anxiety,…