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In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year.…
Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks

Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks

A recent Australian study has found potential health risks associated with the long-term consumption of chromium supplements, as the mineral…
Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition

Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition

An Egyptian high school student ranked first place in an international research and invention competition in South Korea. The student, Youssef…
Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy will inaugurate a museum for fossils and climate change on Thursday, which is the first of…
WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over

WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over

The two-year Ebola epidemic which laid waste to communities across west Africa and killed more than 11,000 people is due…
Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

“The biggest” eco-friendly ship passed through the Suez Canal on Wednesday, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, Mohab Mamish, said…
Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

The biggest icebergs breaking off Antarctica unexpectedly help to slow global warming as they melt away into the chill Southern…
Exercise helps prevent low back pain

Exercise helps prevent low back pain

Back pain is common and difficult to treat, but one effective strategy to help prevent it is exercise, according to…
Secondhand smoke common for US teens

Secondhand smoke common for US teens

Close to half of US middle and high school students who never used tobacco themselves were exposed to secondhand smoke…
Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if…
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