Science
Egypt’s nuclear debate
March 30, 2011
Egypt’s nuclear debate
In light of the environmental and human tragedy unraveling in Japan, countries equipped with nuclear power are trembling. The idea…
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
March 29, 2011
The future of environmental politics in Egypt
Unfortunately, the environment has not been a priority for Egypt. Like in the case of many other developing countries, environmentally…
Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?
March 28, 2011
Is Earth Hour just a publicity stunt?
Last Saturday saw the fifth anniversary of Earth Hour, a controversial event organized globally by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).…
Celebrating Sayyed Darwish: Egypt’s revolutionary singer
March 27, 2011
Celebrating Sayyed Darwish: Egypt’s revolutionary singer
Alexandria--“That’s a major success,” said poet Hamdy Zidan, describing the large audience who came to the ceremony commemorating the 129th…
Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant
March 27, 2011
Soaring radioactivity deals blow to Japan’s plant
Workers were pulled back from a reactor building at Japan's earthquake-wrecked nuclear plant on Sunday after potentially lethal levels of…
On Egypt’s finite water supply
March 26, 2011
On Egypt’s finite water supply
Turning Herodotus’s epithet on its head, some have recently claimed that “the Nile is the gift of Egypt,” adducing historic…
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
March 26, 2011
Earth Hour 2011: Going beyond the hour
The yearly environmental event Earth Hour -- which began in 2007 -- will be held today. For one hour, starting…
Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern
March 23, 2011
Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern
Tokyo residents have been warned not to give babies tap water because of radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled…
The uses and abuses of history
March 23, 2011
The uses and abuses of history
On 17 December 2010, 26-year old Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia after the local authorities…
Egypt’s Museums: UNESCO to the rescue
March 22, 2011
Egypt’s Museums: UNESCO to the rescue
Although the Egyptian revolution has been full of highlights, the human shield that pro-democracy protesters formed spontaneously to protect the…