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Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed
December 21, 2015
Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed
Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed with the disorder, according to a new study that suggests…
Self-driving delivery robot could be Santa’s new helper
December 21, 2015
Self-driving delivery robot could be Santa’s new helper
Fleets of small autonomous robots could soon become a familiar presence on public pathways with the advent of ground-based drones…
King Tut’s wet nurse may have been his sister
December 21, 2015
King Tut’s wet nurse may have been his sister
An archaeologist said Sunday that Maia, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's wet nurse, may have actually been his sister Meritaten, reviving speculation…
Egypt wins 1st prize in Intel Science Competition Arab
December 20, 2015
Egypt wins 1st prize in Intel Science Competition Arab
Egypt won the first prize in the Intel Science Competition Arab World 2015. The UAE won the second prize and Egypt…
Secret hashtags help teens share dangerous habits
December 20, 2015
Secret hashtags help teens share dangerous habits
Rule-breaking may be just as irresistible to teenagers today as it was in their parents’ day, but a new study…
Encouraging online reviews can benefit docs
December 20, 2015
Encouraging online reviews can benefit docs
Doctors should encourage patients to leave reviews on websites that rate their performance because a wider variety of contributors creates…
Beijing on highest pollution alert but smog not as bad as forecast
December 19, 2015
Beijing on highest pollution alert but smog not as bad as forecast
China's capital Beijing was bracing for four days of choking smog starting on Saturday, but residents said the haze was…
Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution
December 19, 2015
Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution
Iran is to close schools for two days in Tehran, state media said Saturday, following air pollution three times the…
Beyond Fitbit: The quest to develop medical-grade wearables
December 19, 2015
Beyond Fitbit: The quest to develop medical-grade wearables
A new wave of wearable computing devices that detect and monitor serious diseases is moving from the laboratory to the…
3D video games may be good for your memory
December 19, 2015
3D video games may be good for your memory
Playing three-dimensional video games just 30 minutes a day might mean new memories are less likely to fade away, a…