Science
Mehleb opens first, largest zoological museum in Middle East
August 3, 2015
Mehleb opens first, largest zoological museum in Middle East
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inaugurated a zoological museum at the Giza zoo on Monday, the first and largest zoological museum…
New cocktails to test limits of cancer drug pricing
August 3, 2015
New cocktails to test limits of cancer drug pricing
New cancer drug cocktails set to reach the market in the next few years will test the limits of premium…
Ancient pottery vessels discovered in Edfu
August 2, 2015
Ancient pottery vessels discovered in Edfu
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said on Sunday that ancient pottery vessels dating back to the Old and Late Kingdoms were…
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
August 2, 2015
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
Zimbabwe's wildlife authorities on Saturday announced restrictions on hunting around the country's biggest game reserve following the killing of a…
Chiang statues become targets as Taiwan confronts history
August 2, 2015
Chiang statues become targets as Taiwan confronts history
One has been beheaded, others defaced. Some are dressed in costumes by pranksters.
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
August 2, 2015
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
Not so long ago, skeleton staff overwintering at the Ny-Alesund research center could walk on the Arctic town's frozen bay…
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
August 2, 2015
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
A political battle over the use of fetal tissue in medical research has been reinvigorated by the release of undercover…
Yahoo buys social shopping website Polyvore
August 1, 2015
Yahoo buys social shopping website Polyvore
Yahoo on Friday said it is adding to its lengthy roster of acquisitions with a deal to buy social shopping…
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
August 1, 2015
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
Ingredients that help enhance the appeal of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes may contribute to the addictiveness of smoking, a study…
Male caregivers may be less likely to ask for help
August 1, 2015
Male caregivers may be less likely to ask for help
Among unpaid, informal caregivers of older people with illness or disability, male caregivers in particular can be ambivalent about asking…