Science
Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes, heart disease
October 23, 2015
Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes, heart disease
People who get less than six hours of sleep a night may be more likely to have risk factors that…
Hepatitis C drugs tied to potentially lethal liver damage: US
October 23, 2015
Hepatitis C drugs tied to potentially lethal liver damage: US
Two drugs used to treat hepatitis C could cause liver damage, leading in some cases to death, the US Food…
Twitter launches new tool for embedding tweets
October 22, 2015
Twitter launches new tool for embedding tweets
At the brand’s developer conference on October 21, Twitter announced a new tool for embedding tweets: Twitter Publish. Twitter product manager…
Antiquities Ministry approves using radar inside Tutankhamun’s tomb
October 22, 2015
Antiquities Ministry approves using radar inside Tutankhamun’s tomb
The Permanent Committee of Antiquities on Wednesday approved a suggestion by British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves to use radar devices in…
Coffee growers struggle to bring you your java fix
October 22, 2015
Coffee growers struggle to bring you your java fix
Adrian Hernandez says he can’t remember a year as dry as 2015, which has nearly cost him his farm and…
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain
October 22, 2015
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain
Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats may preserve a more youthful…
4.5 million Egyptians do not know they are diabetic
October 22, 2015
4.5 million Egyptians do not know they are diabetic
Dr. Inas Shaltout, president of the Arab Society for the Study of Diabetes, said there are 7.5 million patients of…
Sun aligns on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
October 22, 2015
Sun aligns on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
The sun aligned on the face of the statue of Ramses II at the Abu Simbel temple in Aswan, a…
Celtic links from pre-history to now at British Museum show
October 21, 2015
Celtic links from pre-history to now at British Museum show
In a darkened gallery of the British Museum, where spotlights catch the intricate swirling decoration of Celtic Iron Age metalwork,…
Frustration mounts as time runs out at climate talks
October 21, 2015
Frustration mounts as time runs out at climate talks
Frustration ran high Wednesday at the snail's pace of talks for a climate rescue pact, with three days left for…