Science
Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb
February 4, 2019
Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb
The General Administration of Tourism and Antiquities Police released an official statement on Sunday announcing that an illegal excavation in…
Porcine pickle: Hong Kongers divided over city’s emboldened wild boars
February 4, 2019
Porcine pickle: Hong Kongers divided over city’s emboldened wild boars
As Hong Kong prepares to celebrate the Year of the Pig, the city is facing its own peculiar porcine pickle…
European telecoms’ dilemma: Huawei or the highway?
February 3, 2019
European telecoms’ dilemma: Huawei or the highway?
It’s a dilemma for European telecoms firms: Should they steal a march on competitors and rapidly roll out next-generation…
Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announces new archeological discovery in Minya
February 2, 2019
Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announces new archeological discovery in Minya
Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany announced on Saturday the discovery of an ancient cemetery in Tuna al-Gabal, Minya in…
Thai forest rangers train to tackle wildlife crime
February 2, 2019
Thai forest rangers train to tackle wildlife crime
Camo-clad rangers ambush a camp in a lush Thai national park, kicking away a machete and a firearm and…
Major archaeological discovery to be announced in Minya Sat.
February 1, 2019
Major archaeological discovery to be announced in Minya Sat.
Minya University, headed by professor Mostafa Abdel Naby, will announce a major discovery in Touna al-Gabal archaeological area on Saturday…
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
January 30, 2019
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves and die in agony after exposure to naval sonar,…
iPhone FaceTime bug lets callers eavesdrop
January 29, 2019
iPhone FaceTime bug lets callers eavesdrop
A newly discovered FaceTime bug lets people hear and even see those they are reaching out to on iPhones…
Tipples and trash: A Japan waste plant opens its doors
January 29, 2019
Tipples and trash: A Japan waste plant opens its doors
A group of young Japanese snap selfies as they knock back a few drinks on a Friday night. But…
Misinformation woes could multiply with ‘deepfake’ videos
January 28, 2019
Misinformation woes could multiply with ‘deepfake’ videos
If you see a video of a politician speaking words he never would utter, or a Hollywood star improbably…