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Despite FDA’s anti-vaping campaign, popularity of e-cigarette grows
E-cigarettes are like a gateway to traditional smoking: study
Analysing DNA in soil could be an effective way of tracking animals
Another advantage of eDNA is the possibility of distinguishing species that look similar. For example, the researchers found the DNA of the Norway rat in soil samples, confirming the presence of this species in the area for the first time. Previous camera surveys could not tell the difference between Norway and black rats.
New study finds Ocean acidification does not affect behaviour of coral reef fish
According to previous literature, ocean acidity negatively affects the coral reef fish, disrupting their natural behaviour and leading them to be attracted to the smell of predators in acidic waters.
Researchers estimate the global extent of river ice cover loss
This decline will have economic and environmental consequences
“Jane” and “Petey” reveal mystery of how big T. rex grew
T. rex, the most famous dinosaur in the world, would have been slightly taller than a draft horse and twice as long
New study investigates reasons behind lack of staph vaccines
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunisation
Intermittent fasting could be part of a healthy lifestyle: research
This eating pattern can modify risk factors associated with obesity and diabetes
Earliest Homo erectus dates back to 108,000-117,000 years
Homo erectus is one of direct ancestors of modern humans who migrated from Africa to Asia before 2 million years ago
New fossil uncovered in Wadi Al Hitan reveals secrets of whale locomotion
Aegicetus gehennae dates back to around 47 to 41m years ago, among best-preserved ancient whales
New research confirms timing of tropical glacier melt at the end of last ice age
Decrease in temperature differences may have forced warming at low latitudes
Climate change and geopolitical stress threaten globe’s natural “water towers”
These factors threaten the water resources on which 1.9 billion people depend
Climate change could affect 94% of Egypt’s coral reef tourism value
Extreme events, coral bleaching are among climate-related issues placing tourism at risk
Small population, inbreeding could have led to Neanderthal’s demise
Neanderthal extinction coincided with modern humans’ migration into Near East and Europe
Almost 40% of species are vulnerable to climate change, study reveals
Researchers investigate which proportion of the world’s land plants are exceedingly rare
CDC recommends that people should not use THC-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products
CDC has identified vitamin E acetate as a chemical of concern among people with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI).
World scientists declare climate emergency
More than 11,000 scientists endorse six steps to address climate emergency
Challenges, opportunities for solar irrigation in MENA evaluated
Tele-metric monitoring system implemented by the ministry allows remote shutdown of solar power plant
Potential scenarios for filling GERD estimated
The number of years should not be determined in advance, as this depends mainly on levels of annual water flows, says professor Peter Riad
Meteorological Authority expects stable weather on Sunday
As a result of “medicanes”, more than 20 people died in different governorates
New innovations, techniques in water purification, irrigation presented in CWW exhibition
The exhibition attracted numerous booths for organisations such as WMO, FAO
Arab experience with urban nexus presented on the side-lines of CWW
Urban nexus means coordinating water, energy and food sectors to achieve their security at the same time
Years of fear: Egypt’s choices after GERD
Science holds answers for Egypt’s water poverty
Science meets journalism in a two-day conference at Goethe Institute
Arab audience is consuming science articles at high rates
Unmanageable groundwater pumping threatens 20% of dryland rivers
By 2050, half of groundwater pumping areas will not be able to maintain ecosystem integrity
Environment Ministry launches new electronic waste collection system
First phase of an ambitious project to implement the system in seven governorates
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2019 goes to three researchers for revealing cells’ adaptation to oxygen
Their works paved the way for promising new strategies to fight anaemia and cancer
“How dare you?!” Greta Thunberg Attacks World Leaders at UN Climate Summit
Trump unexpectedly attends 15 minutes of summit
‘United in Science’ report urges world leaders to save the planet
Report comes along with UN Climate Action Summit, includes data on state of climate
The US Navy has a water problem
The Second Fleet was reactivated to patrol the Arctic
From streets to halls of UN: youth demand climate action
Summit kicks off at UN headquarters with participation of hundreds of youth