A Small Network of Arab and German Academics Aspires to Have a Large Impact
An “academy” of early-career researchers in Germany and Arab countries promotes international, interdisciplinary research projects “on the boundary between science and society.”
Egypt Hopes to Strengthen Scientific Research Through ‘Science Up’
A new government program will use cash incentives, support for laboratory equipment, and a mentoring program to improve science at public universities. The program will focus first on mathematics and physics.
‘Talk to Me,’ Urges a Science Journalist Working in the Arab World
A science journalist who has covered the Arab world for six years discovers a stark contrast in communication when he attends a scientific meeting in the United States.
Shifting Desert Winds Could Turn Arabian Fisheries Barren
Large populations around the Arabian Sea, from India to Yemen, depend on its fish stocks, which are sustained in part by nutrients in wind-borne dust.
As Lebanon’s Forests Burn, Researchers Seek Solutions
Lebanon’s forest fires are started by humans and getting worse due to climate change. A solution requires more information and political effort, researchers say.
Iraqi Scholars Learn to Find Their Voice in Academic Publishing
Workshops in Iraq help scholars in the social sciences and humanities learn how to write for international, English-language academic journals.
Qatar National Library Sparks Young People’s Curiosity About Science
In a regular forum, the library gives Qataris a chance to meet world-class researchers face-to-face and have informal discussions that motivate youth to explore science in depth.
Water Testing in Iraq Shows Urgency of Remedying Environmental Neglect
Researchers are taking a closer look at rivers and lakes that supply drinking water to cities in northern Iraq. They worry that heavy metal concentrations may pose health hazards.
New Data Show Water Scarcity Is Increasing in the Arab World, Stirring Discussion
Many of the countries facing the highest levels of water stress are located in the Middle East and North Africa, a research group’s latest analysis shows.
Egypt’s Agricultural Scientists Say They Are Not Protected From Biological Risks
Many Egyptian agricultural researchers are reluctant to conduct experiments due to the lack of biosafety standards at laboratories.
