Science
Islamic fintech firm becomes first to get UK regulatory approval
April 10, 2017
Islamic fintech firm becomes first to get UK regulatory approval
A London-based Islamic financial technology start-up has become the first company of its kind to be given regulatory approval in…
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
April 8, 2017
Sports-related smart gear sales expected to rise
Sales of connected items for sport -- including wearables, sports accessories and sportswear -- are expected to reach 253 million…
Scientists find a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
April 8, 2017
Scientists find a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers based at the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University in the U.K. have developed an alternative treatment for patients…
Samsung stations the smartphone as a desktop replacement
April 8, 2017
Samsung stations the smartphone as a desktop replacement
The Samsung Galaxy S8's near bezel-free curved edge display, encrypted facial recognition system, and physical button-free front face are the…
Italian court blocks Uber services in Italy, citing unfair competition
April 8, 2017
Italian court blocks Uber services in Italy, citing unfair competition
A court blocked the use of smart phone apps for Uber cars UBER.UL in Italy on Friday, ruling that they…
Promising Zika vaccine moves to next stage
April 7, 2017
Promising Zika vaccine moves to next stage
We are one step closer to a vaccine against the Zika virus.
Dolphin found dead on coast of south Sinai protectorate
April 5, 2017
Dolphin found dead on coast of south Sinai protectorate
A dolphin was found dead on coast of Abu Galum protectorate, located in the gulf of Aqaba. Weighing about 1…
Babies cry more in UK, Canada and Italy, less in Denmark, Germany: Pediatric study
April 3, 2017
Babies cry more in UK, Canada and Italy, less in Denmark, Germany: Pediatric study
Babies cry more in Britain, Canada, Italy and Netherlands than in other countries, while newborns in Denmark, Germany and Japan…
Remains of 13th Dynasty pyramid discovered in Egypt’s Dahshur
April 3, 2017
Remains of 13th Dynasty pyramid discovered in Egypt’s Dahshur
The remains of a 13th Dynasty pyramid were discovered on Monday by an Egyptian archaeological mission working in the Dahshur…
In photos: 4th century imperial bathing complex inaugurated in Alexandria
April 2, 2017
In photos: 4th century imperial bathing complex inaugurated in Alexandria
Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany inaugurated on Saturday Alexandria's imperial bathing complex area and cistern in the Kom el-Dikka…