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Raw honey from Yemen’s sidr and sumar trees

Terrorists and Houthi pirates probably come to mind long before honey when people think of Yemen, but the raw Yemeni honey Balqees had for sale at the recent Masdar Festival in Dubai we visited was far and away the yummiest honey I ever put in my mouth.

Enforcing Jordan’s Smoking Ban: Is the Kingdom Blowing Smoke?

Five years following its ban on smoking in restaurants and other public spaces, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will start enforcing the rules. By...

Vitamix is the best blender for a family’s health

It happened. I am officially addicted to making ice-cream in my Vitamix machine. It arrived about six weeks ago by courier. At first I didn’t think that it would become such a staple in my life. It’s a high-powered blender, after all.

Breastfeeding by law, in Abu Dhabi

According to Islam, being breastfed is a right for all children. Now Abu Dhabi has passed a clause in their Child Rights law that...

Pesticide poisoning kills two kids in Jerusalem

This is just one reason why I don't allow pesticides to come near my home and children: two children have died, and two more...

Baked Fish With Tahini Recipe

When I think of a meal based on a light protein - something quick to make and yet satisfying - I think of fish....

Climate change and the sea

Major changes in how the planet's marine resources are managed and used are needed to safeguard global food security and ensure the wellbeing of...

Don’t get burned by smokeless cigarettes

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; but you can still get burned with smokeless, say critics of electronic cigarettes.  They look just like a teensy...

Eating radioactive cesium from Japan? Avoid these seafood products to be sure

Canada is up there on environmental awareness and monitoring contaminants in seafood. It was one of the first countries in the world to talk...

Pomegranates should be your new year resolution

Pomegranates and their ruby-like seeds are one of the fruits that define the Middle East, or at least the Levante side of the Middle...

Erotic eggplant makes baba ghanoush more exciting [photos]

I am a fan of baba ghanoush, and I am a fan of food that looks erotic. In today's way of...

Sow Much Good farmer a CNN hero for spreading her seeds at the urban farm

Sustainable urban farming as a viable concept is now beginning to become popular in many parts of the world, including the Middle East. Middle East...

Domino’s vegan pizza makes global first in Israel

It could be because the country eats kosher, and many people strictly avoid pizza with both cheese and meat. Or it could be because Tel...

Save a tiny Syrian’s life by giving online

Listen up. Several Syrian children froze to death this past week because they lacked adequate clothing. The UN predicts that more Syrians will die...

10 Top Vegan Holiday Recipes From The Middle East

One advantage of eating vegan is that you probably have all ingredients for home-cooked meals in your pantry, all the time. Another advantage, especially...

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A wearable untrasound for high-risk pregnancies

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time — and it can do so consistently even as the fetus and umbilical cord constantly move during pregnancy. 

The Hunt for the Bluebuck’s Genetic Legacy: Inside a Museum Mystery

Inside the small, contested set of museum specimens that hold everything science knows about the bluebuck.

Peoria Charter Services: The Smart Way to Travel in Comfort and Style

Traveling in a group can often become stressful when transportation is not planned properly. Whether it is a corporate outing, school trip, wedding event, sports tournament, or family vacation, choosing reliable transportation makes a huge difference. This is where Peoria charter services become the ideal solution for smooth and comfortable travel.

Elkhorn corals planted to restore reef diversity

The project centers on “Flonduran” corals, which are offspring of Florida elkhorn corals bred with elkhorn corals from Honduras. These new corals are being evaluated alongside Florida elkhorn corals of the same age that are outplanted side by side in natural reef habitats to assess whether the new genetic diversity can enhance coral resilience and reduce coral bleaching during Florida’s warm summers.

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What Can You Expect From a Car Accident Settlement?

More than six million police-reported crashes occur annually nationwide,...

A wearable untrasound for high-risk pregnancies

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have created a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time — and it can do so consistently even as the fetus and umbilical cord constantly move during pregnancy. 

The Hunt for the Bluebuck’s Genetic Legacy: Inside a Museum Mystery

Inside the small, contested set of museum specimens that hold everything science knows about the bluebuck.

Peoria Charter Services: The Smart Way to Travel in Comfort and Style

Traveling in a group can often become stressful when transportation is not planned properly. Whether it is a corporate outing, school trip, wedding event, sports tournament, or family vacation, choosing reliable transportation makes a huge difference. This is where Peoria charter services become the ideal solution for smooth and comfortable travel.

Elkhorn corals planted to restore reef diversity

The project centers on “Flonduran” corals, which are offspring of Florida elkhorn corals bred with elkhorn corals from Honduras. These new corals are being evaluated alongside Florida elkhorn corals of the same age that are outplanted side by side in natural reef habitats to assess whether the new genetic diversity can enhance coral resilience and reduce coral bleaching during Florida’s warm summers.

Signs of Shavuot: Grief, Love and Choosing Life

Shavuot is a holiday heavy with symbolism. While it marks the end of the counting of the omer, it also functions as a miniature jubilee. The fiftieth day like a tiny echo of the fifty year cycle. And in each of the seventh years during that cycle, acts of rest and liberation are performed, especially in the fiftieth year.

The turbid waste of McDonald’s

Finally, the most damning thing about McDonald's is in how incredibly boring it is even compares to their competitors. While McDonald's is ubiquitous, that ubiquity only makes their mediocrity all the more McShitty.

Baby fruit pouches ejecting microplastics into every serving

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