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In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo
January 15, 2016
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
January 14, 2016
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
January 14, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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
January 13, 2016
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…