Science
Researchers discover cause of asthma
April 26, 2015
Researchers discover cause of asthma
Researchers believe they may have found the cause of asthma and have published a study at Cardiff University that indicates…
Washington govt signs overhaul of medical marijuana market
April 26, 2015
Washington govt signs overhaul of medical marijuana market
Nearly two decades after voters passed a medical marijuana law that often left police, prosecutors and even patients confused about…
‘Out to Sea? The Plastic Garbage Project’ exhibition arrives in Egypt
April 26, 2015
‘Out to Sea? The Plastic Garbage Project’ exhibition arrives in Egypt
The Drosos Foundation and the Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Centre will celebrate on Wednesday the transferring of the…
Birdwatching center opens in Sharm el-Sheikh
April 26, 2015
Birdwatching center opens in Sharm el-Sheikh
The Environment Ministry has opened a birdwatching center to watch migratory birds in the Axada Lakes area in Sharm el-Sheikh,…
First experiment ‘editing’ human embryos ignites ethical furor
April 25, 2015
First experiment ‘editing’ human embryos ignites ethical furor
Biologists in China reported carrying out the first experiment to alter the DNA of human embryos, igniting an outcry from…
Low-key launch as Apple Watch finally goes on sale
April 24, 2015
Low-key launch as Apple Watch finally goes on sale
The Apple Watch launched globally on Friday with a small queue of Japanese tech-addicts lining up in Tokyo for Apple…
Hyperemesis gravidarum tied to children’s neurological problems
April 23, 2015
Hyperemesis gravidarum tied to children’s neurological problems
Children born to women who suffered severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with neurological…
Heartbeat problem less likely when sleep apnea is treated
April 22, 2015
Heartbeat problem less likely when sleep apnea is treated
For people who have both a common type of irregular heartbeat and a common sleep disorder, treating the sleep problem…
With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
April 22, 2015
With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
The US Department of Agriculture is working on a vaccine to counter a deadly strain of bird flu, as losses…
Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer
April 22, 2015
Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer
An extract from broccoli sprouts has been demonstrated to protect mice from oral cancer and was successfully tolerated when taken…