Science
A tour in the bulls’ tombs
October 17, 2012
A tour in the bulls’ tombs
Saqqara is renowned for being one of Greater Cairo’s most alluring locations for archaeologists and tourists alike. One of the…
Life’s a playground: Program hopes to build environmental awareness through play
October 17, 2012
Life’s a playground: Program hopes to build environmental awareness through play
In an initiative that was one of the first of its kind in the country, a German-funded summer school program…
Ministry calls to halt UK auction of Egyptian antiquities
October 16, 2012
Ministry calls to halt UK auction of Egyptian antiquities
The Ministry of Antiquities urged the British government to halt bids on Pharonic artifacts that were put on display at…
On World Food Day, UN praises local initiatives’ attempts to fight food insecurity
October 16, 2012
On World Food Day, UN praises local initiatives’ attempts to fight food insecurity
As World Food Day is marked on 16 October, concerns as to how to tackle national food insecurity continue to…
Lack of services and sanitation a toxic mix on Gezirat al-Warraq
October 14, 2012
Lack of services and sanitation a toxic mix on Gezirat al-Warraq
Standing on the peak of one of Gezirat al-Warraq’s trash mountains, one can see beautiful Nile vignettes, the shores of…
Nigerian villagers sue Shell in landmark pollution case
October 12, 2012
Nigerian villagers sue Shell in landmark pollution case
Four Nigerian villagers took Royal Dutch Shell to court on Thursday in a landmark pollution case that campaigners said could…
Khafre Pyramid opens for first time in three years
October 11, 2012
Khafre Pyramid opens for first time in three years
The Pyramid of Khafre and six ancient tombs are open for visitors after three years of restoration, Antiquities Minister Mohamed…
Puma launches biodegradable shoes to aid nature, lift sales
October 10, 2012
Puma launches biodegradable shoes to aid nature, lift sales
German sportswear company Puma announced a range of biodegradable shoes and clothes on Monday, seeking to lead in protecting nature…
Seed bombs: Political gardeners reclaim their environment
October 9, 2012
Seed bombs: Political gardeners reclaim their environment
In an attempt to draw attention to the importance of preserving biodiversity and native Egyptian seeds, while reclaiming neglected or…
Blue and green honey makes French beekeepers see red
October 8, 2012
Blue and green honey makes French beekeepers see red
Bees at a cluster of apiaries in northeastern France have been producing honey in mysterious shades of blue and green,…