Science
US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia
August 31, 2017
US clears breakthrough gene therapy for childhood leukemia
Opening a new era in cancer care, US health officials have approved a breakthrough treatment that genetically engineers patients’ own…
$500mn investment to foster energy sector in Egypt: Minister of Investment
August 30, 2017
$500mn investment to foster energy sector in Egypt: Minister of Investment
The World Bank (WB) approved,Tuesday, to inject $500 million of direct investments in oil and gas projects into Egypt. $100…
Climate change seen as cause for mudslide in Switzerland
August 28, 2017
Climate change seen as cause for mudslide in Switzerland
The effects of climate change are partially to blame for a mudslide through a southeastern village that left eight people…
Cardiothoracic surgery team removes 500g tumor from 56 year-old woman
August 28, 2017
Cardiothoracic surgery team removes 500g tumor from 56 year-old woman
A cardiothoracic surgery team at Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, in the 6th of October City, performed a surgical procedure on…
Can computers enhance the work of teachers? The debate is on
August 27, 2017
Can computers enhance the work of teachers? The debate is on
In middle school, Junior Alvarado often struggled with multiplication and earned poor grades in math, so when he started his…
US, Canada to investigate deaths of endangered whales
August 26, 2017
US, Canada to investigate deaths of endangered whales
Marine authorities in the US and Canada said Friday they will marshal resources to try to find out what’s behind…
Google is offering a test for depression
August 25, 2017
Google is offering a test for depression
Google has a new feature designed to help people suffering from depression. Users in the United States who search for…
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to kick Trump off
August 23, 2017
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to kick Trump off
Former undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson is looking to crowdfund enough money to buy Twitter so President Donald Trump…
Five Roman cemeteries discovered in Dakhla Oasis
August 23, 2017
Five Roman cemeteries discovered in Dakhla Oasis
The Egyptian archaeological mission, operating in the Be’r al-Shaghala area of Dakhla Oasis, discovered five cemeteries dating back to the Roman…
Where’s the kelp? Warm ocean takes toll on undersea forests
August 22, 2017
Where’s the kelp? Warm ocean takes toll on undersea forests
When diving in the Gulf of Maine a few years back, Jennifer Dijkstra expected to be swimming through a flowing…