Aerial Archaeology Offers New Insights Into Ancient Sites
An Oxford-based project collects aerial and satellite photographs of historically important sites across the Middle East and North Africa.
Advanced Interdisciplinary Programs Place New Demands on Professors
Professors need to adjust course designs and teaching styles to adapt to the increasingly popular interdisciplinary degree programs at the master’s degree and doctoral levels.
New Research Could Help Combat Cholera in Yemen
Researchers have identified the genetic makeup of the bacteria causing Yemen’s cholera epidemics. The new research could improve treatment, if the right antibiotics could reach the people who need them.
Conference on Aid to Yemen Highlights Support for Education
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pledged to increase their humanitarian aid, including money for teachers’ pay. It’s unclear, though, how the aid will be delivered.
A Fine Arts School’s Comeback Raises Hope in Yemen
As the Jameel Ghanem Institute of Fine Arts reopens in Aden, officials look to the restorative powers of the arts to help the war-torn nation rebuild.
Refugee Scientists: The Unknown Number
As crises escalate, so does the number of displaced scientists. But a precise overall count is elusive.
New Beginning for a Yemeni Scholar in Norway
Eqbal Dauqan starts a new research and teaching career in northern Europe after losing hope of returning soon to her war-torn country.
War Worsens Plight of Disabled Students in Yemen
New hardships and cuts in financial support have ended studies for some. The war “has killed our future,” one student said.
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.
Yemen’s War Reaches Into Public-University Classrooms
In territory held by the Iranian-supported rebels, the conflict has resulted in professors and classes that reflect the Houthi views.
