Climate Change: Colder Europe after Sea Ice Retreat?
Will warmer climates like France, United Kingdom, and southern Europe feel chillier in the future?A new study contributes more to the idea that, contrary to the oft-publicized view that climate...
Artificial Sweeteners Fail: Why Your Body Can’t Be Fooled
Have you ever tried to satisfy your sweet-tooth with low-calorie desserts, only to find yourself utterly unsated? Now, researchers have determined exactly why the body can’t be fooled by...
900 tons of produce wasted each day due to Lebanon export crisis: minister
Agriculture Minister Akram Chehayeb met with several Lebanese officials Monday to gain support for a proposal to export agricultural goods ahead of Thursday’s Cabinet meeting. “After...
USEK goes greener helped by Microsoft Office 365
In an attempt to go green, reduce costs and simplify operations, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik USEK has become the first university in Lebanon to move students, staff and faculty onto Microsoft’s...
Helium Leakage and Fault Zone: Los Angeles Basin Fault Runs Deep
The Newport-Inglewood Fault is one of several earthquake fault lines in Southern California, running from Culver City to Newport Beach, then south-southeast into the Pacific Ocean. Recently, a UC...
What does it take to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Great Wall of China, the Victoria Falls in Zambia or the old downtown of Quedlinburg in Germany. All of them are spectacular locations. But why are they on the UNESCO World Heritage list? How...
Pets doing their bit for the economy
For German pet owners, their loved ones don’t come without a price. Nine billion euros ($10 billion), to be exact. When it comes to producing food for pets, we’re talking about 3.5...
Insecticides May Affect Cognitive Development in Children
Insecticides may affect cognitive development in children, according to a new study. Pyrethroid insecticides are one of the most commonly used pesticides, with benefits in a variety of sectors...
