Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline
WASHINGTON: Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web,…
Earth’s climate future may be etched in Greenland bedrock
PARIS: Scientists hit Greenland bedrock this week after five years of drilling through 2.5 kilometers (1.6-mile) of solid ice, a 14-nation consortium announced Wednesday. Ice core samples from Eemian period…
‘World’s oldest tweeter’ Ivy Bean dies at 104
LONDON: Ivy Bean, who became an online celebrity as the oldest known user of micro-blogging site Twitter, has died at the age of 104. Pat Wright, manager of the care…
Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
TOKYO: Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.…
Bunker-busting ATM attacks show security holes
LAS VEGAS: A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them. The attacks demonstrated Wednesday targeted standalone ATMs. But they…
FA to decide on Geddo saga
CAIRO: Board member Hazem Al-Hawari informed FilGoal.com with the date of the meeting, stressing that the player will definitely be sanctioned. "We'll have a meeting on Sunday and we shall…
Wotte anticipates Ahly surprise
CAIRO: The all-Egyptian derby takes place on Sunday, with both teams looking for their first group stage win, a few days after Ahly were crowned Super Cup champions. "I watched…
Al-Muhammadi excels in attack and defense
CAIRO: The Egyptian wing-back played his first 90 minutes for the English outfit in their 2-0 friendly loss to Portuguese side Benfica on Tuesday. He started as a right-sided midfielder…
Players could break fast during Ramadan, says Al-Azhar
CAIRO: Al-Azhar's statement came in response to a question from Germany's Central Council of Muslims. The council sought advice from the prominent seat of Sunni Islamic learning after a dispute…
Qatar’s QIIB seeks 81 pct stake in UK Islamic lender
DUBAI: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) wants to raise its holding in the Islamic Bank of Britain to a "significant stake" by offering new shares, it said on Wednesday. The…