Science
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
July 14, 2015
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an…
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
July 14, 2015
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
EgyptAir plans to launch its first plane run on biofuel, replacing traditional jet fuel, in one year, said Civil Aviation…
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
July 14, 2015
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive…
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
July 13, 2015
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
Africa's Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United…
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones
July 13, 2015
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones
Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs…
Environment Minister: Climate change sensitive crisis
July 13, 2015
Environment Minister: Climate change sensitive crisis
Climate change is one of the sensitive issues not only due to its possible negative impact on Egypt, but also…
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
July 12, 2015
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
The U.S food and Drug Administration said it was strengthening an existing warning label that non-aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
July 12, 2015
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
People who suffer from psychosis are about three times more likely to be smokers, but scientists have long scratched their…
Playing the Lower Keys: Concert piped underwater in Florida
July 12, 2015
Playing the Lower Keys: Concert piped underwater in Florida
Hundreds of music-loving snorkelers and divers, joined by distance swimmer Diana Nyad, ducked beneath the waves Saturday as a radio…
Liberia’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ chimps facing starvation
July 12, 2015
Liberia’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ chimps facing starvation
A speedboat laden with fruit approaches and four chimpanzees come bounding over from the dense forest, screeching excitedly as volunteers…