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Science

The latest science news

Scientists uncover UAE's 'alien' plant invasion

Scientists uncover UAE's 'alien' plant invasion

By Daniel Bardsley●
January 27, 2023 at 10:30 pm EST
New blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease years before diagnosis

New blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease years before diagnosis

By Soraya Ebrahimi●
January 26, 2023 at 7:01 pm EST
Helping Emirati women launch Stem careers a 'national priority', says UAE envoy

Helping Emirati women launch Stem careers a 'national priority', says UAE envoy

By Anam Rizvi●
January 26, 2023 at 12:00 am EST
Cancer cells can change size to evade treatment, say scientists

Cancer cells can change size to evade treatment, say scientists

By Soraya Ebrahimi●
January 25, 2023 at 4:49 pm EST
Robots inspired by sea cucumbers turn from liquid into solid

Robots inspired by sea cucumbers turn from liquid into solid

By Simon Rushton●
January 25, 2023 at 11:00 am EST
Traffic pollution can impair brain function in just two hours

Traffic pollution can impair brain function in just two hours

By Jamie Goodwin●
January 25, 2023 at 12:18 am EST
Ants can detect the smell of cancer, research finds

Ants can detect the smell of cancer, research finds

By Soraya Ebrahimi●
January 24, 2023 at 7:01 pm EST
Doomsday Clock moves forward to 90 seconds to midnight

Doomsday Clock moves forward to 90 seconds to midnight

By The National●
January 24, 2023 at 10:34 am EST
Telescope captures moment black hole devours star

Telescope captures moment black hole devours star

By Sarwat Nasir●
January 18, 2023 at 4:11 am EST
How an artificial pancreas is handing control back to Type 1 diabetics

How an artificial pancreas is handing control back to Type 1 diabetics

By Nick Webster●
January 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm EST
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Dubai's Orfali Bros Bistro tops Mena's 50 Best Restaurants list 2023

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Glowing image of Abu Dhabi at night from space

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Renewable energy revolution set to create 100 million jobs

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