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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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Teachers Can Help Refugee Students’ Mental Health, Report Says
A UNESCO policy paper calls on schools and teachers to detect and treat the mental-health problems of refugee pupils. Many…
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