Science
Egypt closes museums and tourist sites, thousands of tourists fly back
March 21, 2020
Egypt closes museums and tourist sites, thousands of tourists fly back
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday announced that all museums and archaeological sites in Egypt will be closed…
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
March 20, 2020
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) announced in a statement on Thursday that it was safe to use the painkiller Ibuprofen…
Recent wave of heavy rain in Egypt led to decrease in air pollution: Minister
March 19, 2020
Recent wave of heavy rain in Egypt led to decrease in air pollution: Minister
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has announced a recent improvement in air quality and a decrease in pollution rates monitored…
Egyptian-American doctor helps develop coronavirus testing breakthrough
March 19, 2020
Egyptian-American doctor helps develop coronavirus testing breakthrough
Johns Hopkins University has made a breakthrough that would allow testing 1,000 people for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) per day,…
Egypt’s internet companies increases bundle quotas by 20% for free: Ministry
March 16, 2020
Egypt’s internet companies increases bundle quotas by 20% for free: Ministry
During a phone-in on Sunday with the Sada al-Balad TV channel, Minister of Communication and Information Technology Amr Talaat said…
Six-fold jump in polar ice loss lifts global oceans
March 12, 2020
Six-fold jump in polar ice loss lifts global oceans
Greenland and Antarctica are shedding six times more ice than during the 1990s, driving sea level rise that could see…
Photos: Ministers inspect student artwork along royal mummy procession route
March 11, 2020
Photos: Ministers inspect student artwork along royal mummy procession route
As part of preparations for a transfer of royal mummies between museums, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani,…
Egypt begins restoring Sultana Melek Palace in Heliopolis
March 9, 2020
Egypt begins restoring Sultana Melek Palace in Heliopolis
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has begun restoration work for the Sultana Melek palace in Heliopolis, the head of the…
Viruses: ancient, tiny, amazing
March 7, 2020
Viruses: ancient, tiny, amazing
They’re as old as life itself but scientists can’t say for sure if they’re alive. They’re written into our DNA,…
Egypt’s oldest pyramid reopens to the public after LE104 million restoration
March 5, 2020
Egypt’s oldest pyramid reopens to the public after LE104 million restoration
Restoration work at the Djoser Pyramid in Saqqara took 14 years to be completed and came in at a cost…