Science
Drug for treating addiction may help fight cancer, study finds
July 2, 2016
Drug for treating addiction may help fight cancer, study finds
A British research team has discovered that naltrexone, widely used to treat alcohol or heroin addiction, can halt the progression…
Healthy infant sleep habits may help prevent childhood obesity
July 2, 2016
Healthy infant sleep habits may help prevent childhood obesity
US research out this week suggests that teaching parents techniques to help encourage healthy sleep habits in their children could…
Amazon looks to learning with Inspire
July 2, 2016
Amazon looks to learning with Inspire
Amazon is moving into a new class of business with Inspire, a free educational platform for teachers. Although in beta form…
Egyptian Museum fans select ‘birth’ image as ‘piece of the month’ for July
July 1, 2016
Egyptian Museum fans select ‘birth’ image as ‘piece of the month’ for July
Egyptology fans have made their first selection for "piece of the month" from among the treasures in the Egyptian Museum,…
Egyptian Embassy in Paris retrieves stolen Sakkara artefact
June 30, 2016
Egyptian Embassy in Paris retrieves stolen Sakkara artefact
The Egyptian embassy in France has recovered a stolen ancient artefact that dates back to the 30th Dynasty (360-343 BC).
Zika sex research begins despite US Congress funding impasse
June 30, 2016
Zika sex research begins despite US Congress funding impasse
It could take years to learn how long men infected with Zika are capable of sexually transmitting the virus, which…
Omega-3s cut fatal heart attack risk 10% according to study
June 29, 2016
Omega-3s cut fatal heart attack risk 10% according to study
Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, sardines and anchovies, can reduce risk of a deadly heart…
Officials, environmentalists trade blame for Hurghada oil spill
June 28, 2016
Officials, environmentalists trade blame for Hurghada oil spill
The Red Sea resort town of Hurghada continued to be plagued by crude oil spills on Tuesday, amid claims from…
Free entry to museums, archaeological sites on June 30
June 27, 2016
Free entry to museums, archaeological sites on June 30
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has declared that entry to all museums and archaeological sites nationwide will be free of charge…
Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke
June 25, 2016
Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke
Can pets be good for your health?