Science
Zabaleen sidelined by Morsy’s ‘clean homeland’ campaign
August 14, 2012
Zabaleen sidelined by Morsy’s ‘clean homeland’ campaign
According to the most recent statistics compiled by the Egyptian Environment Agency and published in 2009, Cairo produces up to…
Rural irrigation canals are afflicted by water shortages and contaminated water
August 13, 2012
Rural irrigation canals are afflicted by water shortages and contaminated water
After a month of severe water cuts, with little to no water running through the canals of Abu Sir and…
Tests on rats suggest genetically modified foods pose health hazards
August 12, 2012
Tests on rats suggest genetically modified foods pose health hazards
When scientist Hussein Kaoud decided to test genetically modified food on rats, he produced results that were extremely alarming and…
Environmentalists disappointed with holdover minister
August 9, 2012
Environmentalists disappointed with holdover minister
After several weeks of speculation on who would become the new environment minister, Mostafa Hussein Kamel, who was appointed by…
Egypt’s photographic archiving needs to shape up
August 8, 2012
Egypt’s photographic archiving needs to shape up
An increasing awareness of Egypt's photographic heritage may be damaging that very legacy, as flawed archiving systems benefit those in…
Rains ease after flooding kills 11 in Philippines
August 8, 2012
Rains ease after flooding kills 11 in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Widespread flooding that killed at least 11 people, battered a million others and paralyzed the Philippine capital…
Peru’s Antamina mine faces fallout from spill
August 7, 2012
Peru’s Antamina mine faces fallout from spill
Antamina, one of the world's biggest copper-zinc mines, is facing community opposition and government inquiries after its pipeline burst…
Gouna: Egypt’s No. 1 eco-friendly destination?
August 6, 2012
Gouna: Egypt’s No. 1 eco-friendly destination?
Nestled beside the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, Gouna is one of Egypt’s most picturesque tourist destinations. The town’s…
Morsy’s cleaning campaign scrutinized
August 5, 2012
Morsy’s cleaning campaign scrutinized
Under the hot Ramadan sun, young people have gathered in the streets in an attempt to carry the momentum…
Mars rover Curiosity on target for ‘eye of the needle’ landing
August 5, 2012
Mars rover Curiosity on target for ‘eye of the needle’ landing
The Mars rover Curiosity, the most sophisticated mobile science lab ever sent to another world, hurtled closer to…