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Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?

Anton Yelchin stars as the USS Enterprise communications officer, Pavel Chekov, in the latest film, Star Trek Into Darkness. Photo courtesy of Paramount

Star Trek's technological feats are ahead of the times - dreamt up almost half a century ago, much of its technology is today a reality. Read Article Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?

Study on UAE dolomite formation could pave way for future greener industries

Scientists at the Masdar Institute are researching on the formation of dolomite in hopes it could one day help industries develop greener ways of repairing or fabricating materials. Read Article Study on UAE dolomite formation could pave way for future greener industries

Ramadan in the UAE: Will science replace moon-spotting to start the Holy Month?

Take our poll: The French Muslim Council has decided to depend on astronomical calculations instead of moon-sighting to determine the start of the Holy Month, and scientists say the UAE could soon follow suit. Read Article Ramadan in the UAE: Will science replace moon-spotting to start the Holy Month?

Smart plugs will ease risk of blackouts from power surges

What if your home were smart? If it knew what room temperature you liked to wake up to, which lights you dimmed when you watched television, and told you how much power you consumed every day? Read Article Smart plugs will ease risk of blackouts from power surges

The right bugs grow better beans

Nature has countless double acts, partnerships where instead of one creature being a parasite on or killing another, both sides benefit. Read Article The right bugs grow better beans

'Decision soon' on UAE nuclear waste

A decision could be made as soon as next month, according to a source close to the country's nuclear authorities. Read Article 'Decision soon' on UAE nuclear waste

Rumours that UAE could be struck by earthquake 'false'

Rumours circulating on Arabic social media that the UAE could soon be hit by powerful earthquake have been denied by the US Geological Survey. Read Article Rumours that UAE could be struck by earthquake 'false'

Think Science: An innovative competition

Students have been asked to design, develop and build innovations and to apply science skills in solving practical problem. Read Article Think Science: An innovative competition

UAE's Float robots could revolutionalise treatment of movement disorders

The Float system - which stands for Free Levitation for Overground Active Training - not only helps people with their disabilities, but could also give researchers new insights into human movement. Read Article UAE's Float robots could revolutionalise treatment of movement disorders

The ground under your feet is more important than you think, says UAE professor

The ground under your feet retains moisture and nutrients for vegetation, helping grow the food you eat. Scientists at the Masdar institute are working on a way to help ensure the UAE's soil stays in healthy for years to come, says Dr Lina Yousef Read Article The ground under your feet is more important than you think, says UAE professor

Peace is finally getting its chance

In light of endless reports of wars, terrorism and atrocities, the very suggestion that people are steadily being nicer to each other seems preposterous. Yet the evidence has been accumulating for centuries. Read Article Peace is finally getting its chance

A solar sandwich for 21st century buildings

Imagine a building that, like a plant, uses its entire surface to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. Read Article A solar sandwich for 21st century buildings

UAE scientists discover Marjoram, a cancer killer in your herb garden

Scientists at UAE University in Al Ain are working on an extract that has been effective against a stubborn type of breast cancer in laboratory experiments. Daniel Bardsley reports Read Article UAE scientists discover Marjoram, a cancer killer in your herb garden

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

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It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits. Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here. It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015. Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai. Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland. Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe