Science
India’s space prowess rises with launch of mega rocket
June 5, 2017
India’s space prowess rises with launch of mega rocket
India’s most powerful homegrown rocket to date is set to launch Monday, another milestone for its indigenous space programme that…
10 Pharaonic tombs uncovered in Aswan
June 2, 2017
10 Pharaonic tombs uncovered in Aswan
Ten Late Period tombs have been uncovered near the Aga Khan Mausoleum on the west bank of the Nile River…
A real scorcher: NASA probe to fly into sun’s atmosphere
June 2, 2017
A real scorcher: NASA probe to fly into sun’s atmosphere
The Parker Solar Probe is set to orbit within 3.9 million miles of the sun’s surface, where temperatures exceed 2,500…
Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump
June 1, 2017
Renewable energy expected to continue growth, despite Trump
President Donald Trump may abandon US pledges to reduce carbon emissions, but global economic realities ensure he is unlikely to…
Who’s your mummy? Genetic secrets of ancient Egypt unwrapped
May 31, 2017
Who’s your mummy? Genetic secrets of ancient Egypt unwrapped
DNA from mummies found at a site once known for its cult to the Egyptian god of the afterlife is…
Europe’s first ‘eTree’ puts down roots in central France
May 30, 2017
Europe’s first ‘eTree’ puts down roots in central France
A solar tree with giant square leaves that convert sunlight into electricity was unveiled in the central French town of…
Plastic bag bans: reality or fantasy?
May 30, 2017
Plastic bag bans: reality or fantasy?
Plastic bags are used daily across Africa — the bans are hoped to tackle the pervasive problem of waste. In…
British Airways says IT systems running again after weekend outage
May 30, 2017
British Airways says IT systems running again after weekend outage
British Airways said it expected to deliver a full schedule of flights from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports on Tuesday…
Egypt to launch ‘Cairo Pass’ package for unlimited access to touristic sites
May 28, 2017
Egypt to launch ‘Cairo Pass’ package for unlimited access to touristic sites
From November, foreign visitors to Egypt can buy a ‘Cairo Pass’ which will allow them unlimited entry to archaeological sites and Islamic…