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How Sugar Affects the Brain: Does It Impact Concentration?

It is no secret that glucose—a form of sugar—is the primary fuel for every cell in our bodies, including brain cells. Because the brain contains a massive number of neurons, it consumes more energy than any other organ.

May 14,2026 | Health

“Assad” Tops Egyptian Box Office on Opening Day

The film “Assad,” starring Mohamed Ramadan, topped the Egyptian box office on its opening day after its release during Tuesday evening screenings, amid expectations of strong audience turnout in the coming days, particularly as it is a big-budget historical production.

May 14,2026 | Culture & Arts
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

Frog Eggs Preserved in Jordanian Amber – A Rare Discovery from 140 Million Years Ago

The discovery of frog eggs preserved in Jordanian amber represents an exceptionally rare and scientifically significant finding, dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Such preservation is almost unheard of, as soft and delicate biological structures like eggs are rarely fossilized, especially within amber.

May 05,2026| Analysis

By Ahmad M. Awad

The New Energy Strategy at the Right Time

The approval of Jordan’s energy sector strategy for 2025–2035 was not a direct result of the current regional crisis, as work on it had begun before these developments. Yet the timing of its adoption gave it added significance, coming at a moment when the region is once again revealing the extent of the vulnerability facing energy-importing countries whenever wars escalate, supply routes are disrupted, and prices rise sharply. In this sense, the strategy derives its importance not as an emergency reaction, but as a proactive framework for dealing with a recurring crisis that takes different forms over time.

May 05,2026| Analysis
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Dead Sea Tourist Beach Attracts 4,000 Visitors Over the Weekend

Dead Sea Tourist Beach Attracts 4,000 Visitors Over the Weekend

The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group announced that the Dead Sea Tourist Beach, operated by the group, welcomed more than 4,000 visitors during the past weekend, reflecting growing demand for the tourist facilities and diverse services offered at the beach.

May 12,2026 | Around Jordan
An Extinct Wasp Preserved in Jordanian Amber

An Extinct Wasp Preserved in Jordanian Amber

Dr. Abbas Haddadin .A remarkable extinct wasp belonging to the family Serphitidae has been discovered preserved in Jordanian amber dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. This tiny insect represents part of the ancient biodiversity that once lived within the prehistoric forests that produced the amber deposits of Jordan.

May 09,2026 | Around Jordan

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