Science
California seen rejecting push to label genetically altered food
November 7, 2012
California seen rejecting push to label genetically altered food
California voters appeared poised early Wednesday to reject a ballot measure that would have made the state the first in…
Icecairo aspires to pioneer green technology market in Egypt
November 6, 2012
Icecairo aspires to pioneer green technology market in Egypt
A new eco-hub, called icecairo, opened its doors to environmentalists, innovators, and entrepreneurs Monday evening for a soft launch event…
Ancient Egyptian artifacts uncovered in Sharqiya, North Sinai
November 5, 2012
Ancient Egyptian artifacts uncovered in Sharqiya, North Sinai
A German archaeological mission has unearthed a granite statue of King Ramses II, one of the most significant figures of…
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
November 5, 2012
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
Many Dahshur residents complain the nearby Royal Lake is being dried out to make room for a tourist village and…
AUC becomes first Middle East university to measure carbon footprint
November 4, 2012
AUC becomes first Middle East university to measure carbon footprint
The first higher education institution in the Middle East and North Africa to calculate its carbon footprint, the American University…
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
November 1, 2012
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
Taking a breath of fresh air is often is quite difficult in the bustling Cairene metropolis, specifically in fall when…
Govt responds to Nile oil spills in Upper Egypt
November 1, 2012
Govt responds to Nile oil spills in Upper Egypt
Minister of Environment Mostafa Hussein Kamel announced on Wednesday the formation of a Luxor-based intervention unit to combat Nile water…
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
October 31, 2012
Sinai sea turtle mass deaths shrouded in mystery
Scientists are still unable to identify with certainty the cause of the mass death of dozens of marine turtles last…
Oil spill approaches Sohag
October 30, 2012
Oil spill approaches Sohag
The Sohag Governorate has announced it had prepared large quantities of sponge and chaff to contain oil that spilled into…
As garbage piles up in canals, residents take matters into their own hands
October 29, 2012
As garbage piles up in canals, residents take matters into their own hands
Although the Nile is generally praised as the country’s lifeblood, many people actually rely on its irrigation canals. But when…