October 29, 2023
Chemistry for a Cause: Finding Sustainable Alternative to Oils
AUC students won first place worldwide in a competition to develop sustainable alternatives to oils to reduce their carbon emissions.
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September 24, 2023AUC Tackles Pressing Challenges 'Toward a Better Future for Humanity'
Science and TechAUC faculty and graduate students from the chemistry and biology departments as well as the Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology, joined over 300 researchers from around the glob
September 25, 2023The Future of Self-Driving Cars
Science and TechIf you struggle navigating traffic in the morning, soon your car may be able to take the wheel.
June 21, 2023Shark Attacks: Causes and Concerns
Science and TechDo we know why this attack happened?
May 2, 2023Transforming Dirty Water into Clean Energy
Science and TechA bolt of energy rattles the bonds of a water molecule: H2O. The links between the molecule begin to snap as the oxygen and hydrogen particles are pulled to separate compartments.
March 28, 2023AUC Students Craft Sustainable Fishing Nets to Revive Local Village Economy
Science and TechArmed with fruit and a desire to help the small Egyptian village of El Bahtiny in Ismailia, seniors Yara Yousry, Heidi Mahmoud, Aliaa Moussa and Mariam El-Halabi are working to fashion biodeg
November 4, 2022Future Fuel
Science and TechHydrogen can replace fossil fuels in essentially any area. It can be processed into fuel for airplanes and ships. It can be burned to generate electricity, power cars or facilitate industrial processes that require a large amount of heat.
March 6, 2023Earthquakes in Egypt? Tremors in Suez Raise Concerns
Science and TechThe recent earthquake that struck Suez in February was moderate and caused no reported inj
November 4, 2022What Goes Around Comes Around
Science and TechNumerous studies have linked the fallout of climate change to an increase in both infectious and chronic diseases, many of which are irreversible. AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology is working to identify and understand more of these links, which may help us anticipate, mitigate or adapt to these challenges.
