Science
Major study confirms moms’ smoking changes fetal DNA
April 1, 2016
Major study confirms moms’ smoking changes fetal DNA
Women who smoke while pregnant may harm their babies by chemically altering the DNA of the developing fetus, a major…
Complacency on Ebola may leave vaccine work unfinished: experts
March 31, 2016
Complacency on Ebola may leave vaccine work unfinished: experts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola emergency over, but action is still needed to fully develop effective…
Egyptian gynecology professor invents ‘intelligent balloon’ to treat ova shortage
March 31, 2016
Egyptian gynecology professor invents ‘intelligent balloon’ to treat ova shortage
The International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics announced that Ali Farid Mohamed Ali, professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Ain…
Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan
March 30, 2016
Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan
An ancient cemetery belonging to the 18th Pharaonic dynasty has been discovered by Swedish excavators in Aswan, the Ministry of…
Telemedicine could expand access to medical abortions
March 29, 2016
Telemedicine could expand access to medical abortions
Women in the US without reproductive health services close to home might have an easier time getting medical abortions if…
Environmental agency tackles broken oil pipeline in Hurghada
March 28, 2016
Environmental agency tackles broken oil pipeline in Hurghada
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy said on Monday that measures were being taken to clean-up an oil spill by the Hurghada…
Touchscreen tablets beneficial to the visually impaired, study finds
March 27, 2016
Touchscreen tablets beneficial to the visually impaired, study finds
A touchscreen tablet, such as Apple's iPad, can be beneficial to people suffering from vision loss or visual impairments, a…
Google’s Nik Collection photography plug-ins now free
March 27, 2016
Google’s Nik Collection photography plug-ins now free
Google has good news for skilled photographers. The cost of its Nik Collection — a set of seven desktop plug-ins…
Works on turning Salamlek Palace into historical hotel to start tomorrow
March 26, 2016
Works on turning Salamlek Palace into historical hotel to start tomorrow
On Sunday, an archaeological committee will start work on converting Al-Salamlek Palace into a unique hotel.
Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception
March 26, 2016
Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception
Nations from Brazil to Egypt and Turkey are among developing countries with the highest rates of contraceptive failure, according to…