A Woman Seeks Freedom From the Hijab
For some women wearing a headscarf is a sign of religious devotion, but for others it feels confining.
What Science Says About Getting Good Sleep
Sleep scientists say research points to specific measures people can take to get a better night’s rest.
Sleepless in Beirut: A Health Risk
The Lebanese capital comes alive at night, but experts warn that too many late nights come with health risks.
A Scholar Who Has Explored Arab History Widely
A Lebanese researcher has wandered throughout Arab history during his extensive career and examined the region’s relationship with Ottoman rulers and European ideas.
Arab Youth See Region Adrift, Survey Finds
An annual poll of young Arab men and women provides private data for policy makers and a public report that reads the pulse of youth opinion in the region.
An Arab Researcher Seeks Solutions to Urban Pollution
Even simple strategies, like getting older cars off the streets, could save lives, says a scientist who looks for “realistic” solutions.
Zajal, a Folk Poetry Form, Reaches a New Generation
Students compete in eloquence in the country’s first academic competition in traditional Lebanese folk poetry.
An Increasingly Popular Cultural Lens: Arabic Literature
A researcher finds that more professors are teaching Arabic literature in translation, in courses sprinkled around the world. The next step, she says, is for the teachers to learn from each other.
Portal Gives Researchers More Public Exposure
A new project is building an open archive of research projects in the Arab region, to make that knowledge more available to the public.
Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and, in some cases, gender.
