Science
More eco-friendly economy saves Egypt 30% in power consumption
March 8, 2015
More eco-friendly economy saves Egypt 30% in power consumption
Enhancing energy efficiency could save Egypt 30 percent (33 billion KW) of electricity consumption, according to a United Nations Environment…
Egypt launches new solar power plant in Siwa
March 5, 2015
Egypt launches new solar power plant in Siwa
Egypt launched on Thursday a new power plant generated by solar energy in Siwa, west of the country, the minister…
Egyptians race to expand Suez Canal, hoping for trade surge
March 4, 2015
Egyptians race to expand Suez Canal, hoping for trade surge
Bulldozers push earth and dredgers spit mud round the clock at Egypt's Suez Canal in a race to quickly expand…
Archeologists find ancient tomb of temple guard in Egypt’s Luxor
March 3, 2015
Archeologists find ancient tomb of temple guard in Egypt’s Luxor
An ancient tomb belonging to Amenhotep, guard of the temple of Egyptian deity Amun, has been discovered in the southern…
Researchers discover hippopotamus ancestor in Kenya
March 3, 2015
Researchers discover hippopotamus ancestor in Kenya
A recent research paper written by a team of French and Kenyan paleontologists has revealed the discovery of a 28-million-year-old ancestor…
Pharaonic rest house discovered east of Suez Canal
March 2, 2015
Pharaonic rest house discovered east of Suez Canal
A Pharaonic royal rest house had been discovered east of the Suez Canal, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said on Monday. The…
New archaeological findings in Minya
February 28, 2015
New archaeological findings in Minya
The Minya Governorate will declare new archaeological findings in the province on Sunday as part of a tourism conference extending…
India bets on genetically modified rapeseed crop for a second green revolution
February 24, 2015
India bets on genetically modified rapeseed crop for a second green revolution
On a fenced plot not far from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home, a field of mustard is in full…
Sun perpendicular on King Ramses’s face in Aswan
February 22, 2015
Sun perpendicular on King Ramses’s face in Aswan
The sun shone directly onto the face of King Ramses II on Sunday, located in Abu Simbel temple in Aswan…
4 common misconceptions about famous Egyptian landmarks
February 16, 2015
4 common misconceptions about famous Egyptian landmarks
A passion for history or the mere desire to explore on the weekend might push you to conduct a tour…