Living robots and the meaning of life
The advent of ‘living robots’, or biobots, not only poses grave risks for which we must be prepared but also raises profound questions about the future and what it means to be human.
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Did Obama navigate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks without a map?
The Obama administration was reportedly unaware of the true extent of Israeli settlement activity. This reveals either a monumental level of ignorance or a post-facto attempt to justify the failure of the Kerry peace initiative.
Read MoreAlt-jihad – Part I: When white extremists are dying to kill
In the first of a series of articles exploring the disturbing parallels between radical Islamic and white/Christian extremism, Khaled Diab examines whether far-right suicide attackers could become a phenomenon.
Read MoreWhat happens when science fiction crosses into science fact?
Cloaking devices are the stuff of magic realms and deep-space exploration, not real life. Think again! Making photonic chips invisible to one another could pave the way to computing at the speed of light.
Read MoreWomen are smashing the Arab world’s glass ceiling
Arab women are not waiting for others to empower them, they are doing it for themselves. Over 40 are on the list of the most influential young Arabs.
Read MoreSafeguarding Arab media heritage… in Israel
The world’s largest Arabic-language press archive is located in Israel. Should Arabs use it or boycott it?
Read MoreBasque Country: In the eye of the financial storm
Although many Europeans associate it with political turmoil, the Basque Country is the only Spanish region where the economic outlooks is mild.
Read MoreThe scientific handbook of love
For the perplexed this Valentine’s, The Chronikler offers this “scientific” guide to winning hearts and getting high on the “drug” of love.
Read MoreIndiana Hawass and the pharaoh’s curse
Zahi Hawass may liken himself to Indiana Jones, but the minister of antiquities is one artifact of the old regime Egyptians want to live without.
Read MoreMobile revolution in the Middle East
“You won’t fool the children of the revolution.” Especially not if they’re Twittering away on their mobile phones.
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