Science
Egypt’s internet speed among the slowest in the world
February 17, 2016
Egypt’s internet speed among the slowest in the world
Competing with 31 countries, Egypt ranked last in internet connection speed just after India and Nigeria with an average speed…
Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week
February 17, 2016
Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week
The Antiquities Minstry has announced a "golden jubliee" celebration next week to celebrate the relocation of the famous Abu Simbel…
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
February 17, 2016
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say for sure whether toddlers and preschoolers need screening for autism even when they…
Ras Gharib shores besieged by oil spills, dead fish
February 17, 2016
Ras Gharib shores besieged by oil spills, dead fish
Residents in the Red Sea city of Ras Gharib have pleaded for authorities to help remove an oil spill that…
Petroleum, tech academy protocol targets improvement to chemical industry
February 17, 2016
Petroleum, tech academy protocol targets improvement to chemical industry
The ministries of higher education and petroleum signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday between the Academy of Scientific Research and…
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
February 16, 2016
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
A vote to block the Obama administration's ambitious climate regulation was one of Antonin Scalia's last acts as a Supreme…
Google’s X lab chief sees Internet reaching billions
February 16, 2016
Google’s X lab chief sees Internet reaching billions
The "captain of moonshots" at Google parent company Alphabet sees widespread, world-changing wireless Internet on the horizon. Astro Teller, head of…
Intelligent robots threaten millions of jobs
February 15, 2016
Intelligent robots threaten millions of jobs
Advances in artificial intelligence will soon lead to robots that are capable of nearly everything humans do, threatening tens of…
Care and Cure: Engineering the future of diabetes treatment
February 15, 2016
Care and Cure: Engineering the future of diabetes treatment
For diabetics, life is a constant struggle to maintain balance — keeping track of your carbohydrate intake, constantly monitoring blood-sugar…
Back to its roots: how Zika may threaten Africa
February 15, 2016
Back to its roots: how Zika may threaten Africa
Florzinha Amado is eight months pregnant and trying to stay calm about whether the Zika virus infection she contracted at…