Science
US probes deaths of 30 whales along southern Alaska coast
August 23, 2015
US probes deaths of 30 whales along southern Alaska coast
US marine biologists have launched an investigation into the mass die-off of 30 whales found washed ashore along Alaska's southern…
Antiquities minister holds press conference on Sekhemka Statue
August 22, 2015
Antiquities minister holds press conference on Sekhemka Statue
Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh El-Damaty will hold a press conference Saturday on a campaign launched to stop the sale of…
Depression may increase heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
August 22, 2015
Depression may increase heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Mental health problems like anxiety and depression may partly explain why people with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of…
Correct glove use may save hairdressers’ skin
August 22, 2015
Correct glove use may save hairdressers’ skin
Hairdressers who reuse gloves while dyeing hair risk exposure to chemicals that cause irritation and allergic reactions, according to a…
Autistic traits linked to creative problem-solving
August 22, 2015
Autistic traits linked to creative problem-solving
People with autism may be more likely to think outside the box than people without the disorder, a British study…
Samsung offers US iPhone users a free, 30-day trial
August 21, 2015
Samsung offers US iPhone users a free, 30-day trial
In an effort to convert users from its biggest competition, Apple, Korean electronics company Samsung is offering US iPhone users…
Facebook leads social pack in US, Twitter sputters, study finds
August 21, 2015
Facebook leads social pack in US, Twitter sputters, study finds
Facebook remains the dominant social network for US Internet users, while Twitter has failed to keep pace with rivals like…
New Diabetes Type II drug controls sugar levels for 24 hours
August 21, 2015
New Diabetes Type II drug controls sugar levels for 24 hours
The Arab Diabetes Forum, which was attended by more than 1,000 doctors from Egypt and other parts of the world,…
Hackers post data from Ashley Madison cheating site
August 21, 2015
Hackers post data from Ashley Madison cheating site
Hackers have released stolen information from some 32 million users of the affair website Ashley Madison, security experts said Wednesday. The…
Nearly complete human brain grown in US lab: scientist
August 20, 2015
Nearly complete human brain grown in US lab: scientist
An almost complete version of a tiny human brain has been grown in a US lab in a move that…