Science
Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age
July 16, 2015
Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age
According to Ahmed Amer, a historian and an archaeologist, Eid al-Fitr cookies, a longstanding festive feature of the Islamic feast…
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
July 16, 2015
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
Ever since Apple announced the third generation model for its popular tablet, all eyes have been on the iPad --…
Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market
July 16, 2015
Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market
Apple's first smartwatch landed in South Korea, one of the world's most competitive markets Friday, drawing a good response from…
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
July 15, 2015
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression…
Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says
July 15, 2015
Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says
Twitter has the potential to vastly improve as a tool for real-time news and information, according to co-founder and current…
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
July 14, 2015
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an…
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
July 14, 2015
EgyptAir plans to launch its first bio-fuel-run jet in a year
EgyptAir plans to launch its first plane run on biofuel, replacing traditional jet fuel, in one year, said Civil Aviation…
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
July 14, 2015
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive…
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
July 13, 2015
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
Africa's Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United…
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones
July 13, 2015
Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones
Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs…