Science
Researchers turn to oysters as pollution-tracking sentinels
September 17, 2018
Researchers turn to oysters as pollution-tracking sentinels
French researchers hoping to get an early warning on pollution in the ocean have found an unlikely ally in…
US expedition unearths more than 800 tombs in southern Egypt
September 16, 2018
US expedition unearths more than 800 tombs in southern Egypt
A joint expedition between the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have…
Archaeological team at Kom Ombo temple unearth Sphinx Statue
September 16, 2018
Archaeological team at Kom Ombo temple unearth Sphinx Statue
An Egyptian archaeological mission operating at a groundwater reduction project at Kom Ombo Temple have uncovered a sphinx statue…
African tourism alarmed by rhino, elephant losses
September 16, 2018
African tourism alarmed by rhino, elephant losses
Animal conservation in Africa has suffered several setbacks in recent months prompting experts at an African tourism conference this…
Environment Minister cleans oil spill at Alexandria seaport
September 15, 2018
Environment Minister cleans oil spill at Alexandria seaport
Environment Minister Yasmeen Fouad on Saturday issued an urgent order to clean up an oil spill in Alexandria. The…
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit
September 15, 2018
Optimism trumps despair at climate summit
Mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and celebrities delivered a double-edged message Friday at the close of a climate summit…
US to miss Paris climate pact target by a third
September 12, 2018
US to miss Paris climate pact target by a third
The United States will fall short by a third on its commitment under the Paris climate treaty to reduce…
Pro- and anti- whaling nations set for clash in Brazil
September 10, 2018
Pro- and anti- whaling nations set for clash in Brazil
Nations on either side of the whale hunting debate are set for a standoff as the International Whaling Commission…
Ancient Egyptian tomb to open for tourists 78 years after discovery
September 10, 2018
Ancient Egyptian tomb to open for tourists 78 years after discovery
In a bid to boost tourism, Egypt will open a 4,000 year old tomb in Saqqara, Giza to the…
Uber-rival Careem expands services into Sudan
September 9, 2018
Uber-rival Careem expands services into Sudan
Middle East ride-hailing firm Careem said on Sunday it had started a service in Sudan, one of few international…