Science
Apple likely to invoke free-speech rights in encryption fight
February 19, 2016
Apple likely to invoke free-speech rights in encryption fight
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) will likely seek to invoke the United States' protections of free speech as one of its key…
For many species, noise pollution can be deadly
February 18, 2016
For many species, noise pollution can be deadly
Some reef-dwelling fish are twice as likely to get gobbled up by predators in the presence of a noisy motorboat,…
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
February 18, 2016
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Wednesday for US$56 million to combat the Zika virus, a disease that has…
Egypt’s internet speed among the slowest in the world
February 17, 2016
Egypt’s internet speed among the slowest in the world
Competing with 31 countries, Egypt ranked last in internet connection speed just after India and Nigeria with an average speed…
Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week
February 17, 2016
Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week
The Antiquities Minstry has announced a "golden jubliee" celebration next week to celebrate the relocation of the famous Abu Simbel…
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
February 17, 2016
Doctors unsure if early childhood autism screening makes sense
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say for sure whether toddlers and preschoolers need screening for autism even when they…
Ras Gharib shores besieged by oil spills, dead fish
February 17, 2016
Ras Gharib shores besieged by oil spills, dead fish
Residents in the Red Sea city of Ras Gharib have pleaded for authorities to help remove an oil spill that…
Petroleum, tech academy protocol targets improvement to chemical industry
February 17, 2016
Petroleum, tech academy protocol targets improvement to chemical industry
The ministries of higher education and petroleum signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday between the Academy of Scientific Research and…
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
February 16, 2016
Judge’s death boosts legal chances for Obama’s climate plan
A vote to block the Obama administration's ambitious climate regulation was one of Antonin Scalia's last acts as a Supreme…
Google’s X lab chief sees Internet reaching billions
February 16, 2016
Google’s X lab chief sees Internet reaching billions
The "captain of moonshots" at Google parent company Alphabet sees widespread, world-changing wireless Internet on the horizon. Astro Teller, head of…