Science
Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet
January 16, 2016
Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet
NASA cut short a spacewalk on Friday at the International Space Station after one of the astronauts reported a leak…
Psychology patients with unmet preferences report poorer outcomes
January 16, 2016
Psychology patients with unmet preferences report poorer outcomes
Psychological therapy may yield greater benefits if providers can meet patients' preferences, a UK study suggests. Most of the nearly 15,000…
Should doctors agree to do virginity tests?
January 16, 2016
Should doctors agree to do virginity tests?
When doctors are asked to perform virginity testing, they should refuse because it’s not medically necessary and may cause psychological…
Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk
January 16, 2016
Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk
Women who live close to major highways where the air is polluted by traffic exhaust fumes may be slightly more…
In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo
January 15, 2016
In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo
Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year.…
Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks
January 14, 2016
Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks
A recent Australian study has found potential health risks associated with the long-term consumption of chromium supplements, as the mineral…
Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition
January 14, 2016
Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition
An Egyptian high school student ranked first place in an international research and invention competition in South Korea. The student, Youssef…
Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday
January 13, 2016
Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy will inaugurate a museum for fossils and climate change on Thursday, which is the first of…
WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over
January 13, 2016
WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over
The two-year Ebola epidemic which laid waste to communities across west Africa and killed more than 11,000 people is due…
Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel
January 13, 2016
Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel
“The biggest” eco-friendly ship passed through the Suez Canal on Wednesday, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, Mohab Mamish, said…