New technology tracks movements at the genome level

An imaging method can track molecules inside cells, paving the way for a better treatment and diagnosis of genetic diseases.

Cholera outbreak in Lebanon driven by two bacterial strains

Study reveals response to deadly 2022 outbreak was complicated by difference in virulence and resistance, demanding varied protocols

Revealing the deathbed agony of an ancient mummy

A new study reveals that the 3,500-year-old mummy probably faced a painful death that left her screaming in agony, rather than a rushed embalming process.

Remote satellites map marine litter

Researchers studied 30,000 satellite images over six years to accurately and efficiently map litter in the Mediterranean Sea

Weather hits Egypt’s bid for wheat security

Despite an overall increase, wheat productivity and water requirements have been negatively affected by climate fluctuations over the past three decades

Egyptian scribes’ skeletons prove a hunch about poor posture

Researchers attribute degenerative changes in ancient bones to working for hours in bad position

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New technology tracks movements at the genome level

An imaging method can track molecules inside cells, paving the way for a better treatment and diagnosis of genetic diseases.
Cholera outbreak in Lebanon driven by two bacterial strains

Study reveals response to deadly 2022 outbreak was complicated by difference in virulence and resistance, demanding varied protocols
Revealing the deathbed agony of an ancient mummy

A new study reveals that the 3,500-year-old mummy probably faced a painful death that left her screaming in agony, rather than a rushed embalming process.
Remote satellites map marine litter

Researchers studied 30,000 satellite images over six years to accurately and efficiently map litter in the Mediterranean Sea

Looking into ancient sealed Egyptian coffins

A non-invasive imaging technique allows researchers to peer inside six sealed metal animal coffins.
On the trail of the painted lady butterfly

Field research resolves long-standing question of where painted lady butterflies spend the European winter.
Jordan’s paradigm shift towards water security

The former secretary general of the Water Authority of Jordan outlines what is needed to develop a sustainable model for water management that supports the kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision 2033.
Academic sustainability in the Arab region begins with its people

Human capital, collaboration and innovation are key for the sustainability of MENA higher education institutions.