Jordanian Biologist Hanan Malkawi Says the Dead Sea Could Be Cultivated
Hanan Malkawi was recently honoured for her work in biotechnology and nanotechnology and their applications in medicine, agriculture, and the environment.
Sudanese Hydrologist Calls for Tackling Root Causes of Nile Water Crisis
Elfatih Eltahir, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says solutions should focus on broader issues rather than how to fill a controversial dam.
Academic Groups Urge Global Support for Ukraine’s Displaced Scientists
International academic groups are urging the global science community to advocate for helping Ukraine’s displaced scientists and scholars.
How to Write and Publish Research: Damascus Professors Offer Guidance
Two professors at Damascus University offer step-by-step guidelines for young academics on how write about their research and get it published.
An Arab Ranking of Arab Universities Will Benefit the Region
The first Arab ranking of Arab universities is expected later this year. It will measure excellence in ways that other rankings miss, such as research published in Arabic.
Palestinian Brothers Once Jailed in the Intifada Work to Restore Nablus
Abdalrahman Kittana, a professor at Birzeit University, and his brother Basel are now working on a project to restore the West Bank city of Nablus.
Qatar Chooses 8 Students to Participate in STEM Forum in London
A youth science competition in Qatar has selected eight students to represent the country at the London International Youth Science Forum.
Iraqi Researcher’s Work Could Lead to a New Drug to Treat Schizophrenia
Iraqi researcher Mayasah Al-Nema has identified a target compound that shows promise for treating schizophrenia while avoiding side effects.
Blind Moroccan Student’s Journey to a Ph.D. Inspires Hopes for Others with Disabilities
Hamid Nabil earned a top doctoral degree in English from Mohammed V University of Rabat. Advocates hope his achievement stirs reforms to help all students with disabilities.
The Audiocasette’s Arrival in Egypt in the 1970s Unleashed Class Tensions
A new book by American academic Andrew Simon documents the explosive effect of the arrival of the audiocassette on Egyptian society in the 1970s and ’80s.
