Research

30 research papers for Shaikh Nasser Award

Manama - Emirates Voice

The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), organisers of the Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Scientific Research Award in the field of sports, has approved 30 research papers for the second edition of the award, which takes place next month (December). General Secretary of the award Dr Abdulrahman Sayyar said the final arbitration of the submitted researches are scheduled for earlyRead more

Alternative tobacco products are equally harmful

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

A team of researchers at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) has dispelled the notion that alternative tobacco products (ATPs) such as shisha and medwakh (a small smoking pipe popular in the region) are less harmful than cigarettes. Research on a wide variety of commercially popular shisha charcoals and dokha tobacco (a tobacco usually mixed with herbs and spices andRead more

Manahel Thabet: Khwarizmi inspired her career

Aden - Arab Today

An interview with a Yemeni scholar in financial engineering and mathematics of quantum Manahel Thabet Financial engineer Manahel Thabet said that the Arab women face more challenges nowadays than any other time, basically social obstacles and restrictions. Thabet added that she respects the Arab customs and traditions but also calls for the education of women. She said thatRead more

Bihar human chain takes stand against alcoholism

Patna - Arab Today

Millions of people from all walks of life, age groups and professions joined hands on the streets of Bihar today to form what officials claimed was the world’s longest human chain against alcoholism. Authorities said more than 20 million people came out on the streets and stood in queues for about an hour today to demonstrate against alcohol consumption. TheRead more

For Dubai retailers, high rentals are a permanent state

Dubai - Arab Today

Enduring their toughest year since 2009, Dubai’s retailers are unlikely to get any respite on their mall rentals any time soon. This is because of the limited new supply coming into the market in 2017. And those retailers, even big names occupying the choicest spots at destination malls, who are not able to match cost with revenues prefer to makeRead more

New cycle of Minister of Interior's Scientific Research Award

Abu dhabi - WAM

The Ministry of Interior has launched a third cycle of the Minister of Interior's Scientific Research Award, following directives from H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. The new cycle will be focused on enhancing research quality and methodology to align contributions with the federal government's efforts in promoting innovation.Read more

Study: Immune-matched Stem Cells Prevent Rejection of Retinal Transplants in Animals

Tokyo - QNA

Stem cell-based transplantation approaches hold great potential for treating a wide range of eye diseases, but progress has been limited by concerns about cost, safety, and effectiveness. In two related studies published RECENTLY in Stem Cell Reports, the journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), scientists in Japan overcame a part of these concerns by demonstrating theRead more

New research identifies role of mood in making decisions

San Francisco - XINHUA

People tend to engage in unpleasant but necessary activities, such as paying bills or doing housework, when they are in a good mood and choose pleasurable activities as a way to feel better when they are in a bad mood, according to new research by a psychologist at Stanford University. "These findings clarify how emotions shape behavior and may explainRead more

Study Reveals Cholesterol Link in Aggressive Cancers

Sydney - QNA

Research has revealed how fats - including cholesterol - could increase the progression of aggressive cancers. Associate Professor Michelle Hill said the findings offered potential new treatment strategies and targets. "Our previous research showed a high cholesterol diet increased the spread of prostate cancer tumours to lymph nodes, lungs and bones," Dr Hill said. "The new study has extended theRead more

China releases weaponry research project information

Beijing - XINHUA

China has published information on military equipment research projects on an official weapon procurement website for the first time, to encourage compitition in the formerly closed sector, the PLA Daily reported. The procurement bureau of the equipment development department under the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the armament departments of the Army and Navy have released over 800 projects thatRead more