Science
Storms to starfish: Great Barrier Reef faces rapid coral loss
October 2, 2012
Storms to starfish: Great Barrier Reef faces rapid coral loss
The world's largest coral reef — under threat from Australia's surging coal and gas shipments, climate change and a destructive…
Saqqara pyramid in danger as restorations halt over financial woes
October 1, 2012
Saqqara pyramid in danger as restorations halt over financial woes
Renovations at Egypt’s oldest pyramid in Saqqara have halted because the Antiquities Ministry has not paid the company implementing the…
On UN World Habitat Day, urban planners reflect on Cairo’s potential
October 1, 2012
On UN World Habitat Day, urban planners reflect on Cairo’s potential
On a day designated for ideas and discussions about towns and cities, urban planners discussed ways of improving Cairo at…
Understanding the Fungi kingdom: How they can kill you — and save you
September 30, 2012
Understanding the Fungi kingdom: How they can kill you — and save you
Many people in the country don’t know what fungi are or how they can affect their lives, even though they…
As top honey pot in the Middle East, Egypt needs to protect its bees
September 26, 2012
As top honey pot in the Middle East, Egypt needs to protect its bees
The little bee is a big deal. One third of our diet depends on honey bees as they are essential…
France court upholds Total convictions over spill
September 25, 2012
France court upholds Total convictions over spill
PARIS — France's top court on Tuesday upheld energy giant Total's conviction for negligence in a 1999 shipwreck and oil…
Saudi-Egypt causeway may affect marine environment, says minister
September 25, 2012
Saudi-Egypt causeway may affect marine environment, says minister
The planned causeway between Egypt and Saudi Arabia may harm the marine environment in Egypt, especially coral reefs, the…
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
September 24, 2012
Cloud technology could help medium-scale farmers boost crop production
A software company hopes to use cloud technology and precision agriculture to empower farmers to save on water and pesticides.…
In lecture, Elias Khoury says children are a catalyst for change
September 23, 2012
In lecture, Elias Khoury says children are a catalyst for change
Lebanese literary genius and critic Elias Khoury started his talk at the American University in Cairo last week by analyzing…