Science
Young adults more likely to ‘cheat’ if they think partner is doing it
December 4, 2015
Young adults more likely to ‘cheat’ if they think partner is doing it
Young adults who believe their partners are having sex with other people are more likely to have overlapping sexual relationships…
Gene summit organizers urge caution on human gene editing
December 4, 2015
Gene summit organizers urge caution on human gene editing
Scientists and ethicists gathered at an international summit in Washington said it would be "irresponsible" to use gene editing technology…
Eight countries suspend French poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
December 4, 2015
Eight countries suspend French poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
Eight countries, including Japan and Morocco, have suspended imports of French poultry after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus was…
China says to cut power sector emissions by 60 percent by 2020
December 2, 2015
China says to cut power sector emissions by 60 percent by 2020
China will reduce emissions of major pollutants in the power sector by 60 percent by 2020, the cabinet announced on…
Egyptian adventurer to partake in UNESCO’s heritage event
December 2, 2015
Egyptian adventurer to partake in UNESCO’s heritage event
An Egyptian adventurer will partake in events held in Egypt, on Thursday, marking the UNESCO #Unite4Heritage campaign. Sherif Lotfi, who rode his motorcycle…
Walnuts each day keep the doctor away?
December 2, 2015
Walnuts each day keep the doctor away?
Eating a handful of walnuts each day might help keep the doctor away, at least for some people who are…
Red Sea to ban use of illegal fishing methods in January
December 2, 2015
Red Sea to ban use of illegal fishing methods in January
The Red Sea natural reserves' authorities plan to ban the use of nylon nets and fishing rifles starting January 2016. The…
Electricity Ministry to build 24 solar power stations
December 1, 2015
Electricity Ministry to build 24 solar power stations
The Electricity Ministry has signed cost-sharing agreements with investors to build 24 1,800 MW-solar power stations, in addition to three contracts…
WWII-era device used to warn Alexandrians against raids discovered
December 1, 2015
WWII-era device used to warn Alexandrians against raids discovered
A device used to warn Alexandrian residents of raids during wartime was discovered on the rooftop of a building in…