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.
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.
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.
In Education, Gulf Women Don’t Focus on Jobs
Two studies found that women in Gulf countries are not focused on employment in their pursuit of academic degrees, but are optimistic about their futures.
Synaps Seeks to Be a Lab for Ideas in Beirut
The young organization mentors researchers and publishes articles that mix data, social science and analysis.
AIDS Deaths Soar in the Arab Region
Deaths from AIDS are declining globally, but they are increasing in the Middle East and North Africa.
Rising Fees Make Students Quit Master’s Degrees in Egypt
Students seeking advanced degrees say that tuition increases at public universities are pushing some of them to give up on their ambitions.
Fathers May Be Key to Improving Education in the Middle East
A scholar who studies the links between paternal involvement and children’s performance in school calls on policy makers to give fathers more support.
