Science
Tourism Ministry’s plan to revitalize natural reserves faces obstacles
January 22, 2013
Tourism Ministry’s plan to revitalize natural reserves faces obstacles
Among the amazing landscapes the country possesses, the most precious are undoubtedly the seashores on the North Coast and the…
Investigation underway into fire at Giza Zoo
January 21, 2013
Investigation underway into fire at Giza Zoo
The fire erupted inside the Giza Zoo Sunday, starting about around 3:30 in the afternoon near the zoo's reptile section.…
Experts lament vagueness of Constitution’s environmental articles
January 20, 2013
Experts lament vagueness of Constitution’s environmental articles
The few articles that refer to the environment in the newly-passed Constitution have caused disappointment within the community of environmental…
Egypt discovers large amounts of uranium
January 18, 2013
Egypt discovers large amounts of uranium
The Nuclear Materials Authority announced the discovery of huge amounts of uranium ore, giving a glimpse of hope for improving…
Dahshour antiquities site threatened as residents, authorities fight to settle scores
January 17, 2013
Dahshour antiquities site threatened as residents, authorities fight to settle scores
The Dahshour antiquities site south of Sakkara finds itself in a difficult situation as residents, antiquity authorities and conservationists fight…
2012 among warmest years in global record
January 16, 2013
2012 among warmest years in global record
Last year was among the top 10 warmest in the modern global record, two US climate-watching agencies reported on Tuesday,…
Two main polluting industries, cement and charcoal, pledge to reduce emissions
January 15, 2013
Two main polluting industries, cement and charcoal, pledge to reduce emissions
The 11th Panel Discussion of the Cairo Climate Talks was held last night at the Youth Leaders/Civic Education Center in…
Amidst political turmoil, bird hunters trespass wetland protectorates’ boundaries
January 14, 2013
Amidst political turmoil, bird hunters trespass wetland protectorates’ boundaries
As winter bird hunting season continues, many environmentalists are at a loss for words as to how to prevent yet…
Dabaa nuclear project awaits Parliament
January 13, 2013
Dabaa nuclear project awaits Parliament
An Egyptian official said that Egypt’s nuclear project is ready to be implemented but is waiting until the next…
Local scientist hopes to use nutrient-rich Moringa tree in subsidized bread
January 13, 2013
Local scientist hopes to use nutrient-rich Moringa tree in subsidized bread
Famous worldwide for its high nutritional values and medicinal properties, the Moringa tree is mostly unknown in Egypt. In an…