Articles (Culture)

The Story of the Senses
(Human Body)

As children, we were taught that we only have “five senses” to guide us through life; it turns out that what we were taught at school was inaccurate.


Fear of People and Objects
(Health and Diseases)

When we hear the word phobia what comes to mind is the reasoning behind it is logical cause of panic; yet, surprisingly, the most widespread phobias are those that cannot be judged logically as terrifying.


What Happens to Our Bodies When We Eat Sushi?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sushi, that unique Japanese delicacy that has become popular all over the world and is now one of many people's favorite meals; yet, I regert to inform you that it is not as healthy as you think.


The Sustainable Fashion Industry
(Education, Business, and Society)

The global fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world; this has led several designers and fashion houses to join the "sustainable fashion" or "environmentally-friendly fashion" trend.


Ageing in the Age of Inequality
(Education, Business, and Society)

If you ask me about my greatest fear, I would answer “Growing old”! I fear ageism and the unfairness associated to it in every single domain of life.

Food Waste and World Hunger
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever thought that the food waste you dispose of after each meal could be someone’s most precious wish in a different side of the world? 

Deodorants: What they do and what they do not do!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

During summer, the sweating rate increases and some often use deodorant to prevent unpleasant smell; however, there have been more allegations trying to link the use of deodorants to some diseases.


Art: A Healing Medium
(Science in Arts and Culture)

We learn that when we fall and break a limb to go seek medical attention; but what do we do when it is our mental state that is broken? How does one go about remedying that?


COVID-19 Anxiety
(Health and Diseases)

We are all in a fight against an invisible enemy that can strike unknowingly. It affects everyone differently; the strange nature of this virus makes us worry about what could happen if you or a loved one catch it.


Sticking to Your Plan in the Age of Coronavirus
(Education, Business, and Society)

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty has become the master of the scene, affecting our lives dramatically, and bringing most plans to a halt.


Working from Home; Challenge or Bliss?
(Education, Business, and Society)

Working from home is not an easy feat, especially in these challenging time; yet, this current crisis has shown that many can indeed do their work, maybe even work better from home.


Life during COVID-19
(Health and Diseases)

COVID-19 has transformed people’s lives all over the world; it has illustrated how interconnected the world is. Even though borders exist on maps, the virus has shown that they are of no consequence in real life.


Manufacturing Intelligence
(Computers and Information Technology)

Artificial intelligence specialists are becoming more ambitious; they have started developing Artificial Neural Networks, which enable a robot to learn like a human brain.


Women Architects: Part Three
(Inventions and Innovations)

In 2016, three Muslim females received the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in recognition of their outstanding work to enhance the life of Muslim communities around the world.


What Do We Know About the COVID-19 Outbreak?
(Health and Diseases)

A new strain of a virus means it has never existed before, which brings us to how did this outbreak started in the Chinese city? 


How Has the Coronavirus Affect Our Life Positively?
(Health and Diseases)

We all inevitably fear the unknown; after all, it is a modified virus with no cure thus far; yet, cannot we find a single positive effect amidst these fears?


Keep Your Distance; Stay Safe
(Health and Diseases)

Everything has become surreal since the outbreak of COVID-19; social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. Although these concepts are not new, overreacting and panic caused by fake news and exaggerating consequences have misguided many people.


How to Avoid the Coronavirus?
(Health and Diseases)

The key through this ordeal safely is carefully searching for correct information, and protecting yourself and your loved ones against this dangerous virus.


Women Architects: Part One
(Inventions and Innovations)

Female architects have made a profound impact on architecture; they have succeeded in etching their names in the history of architecture.


Godzilla between Fact and Fiction
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Godzilla movies are one of the most famous and successful movies in the history of cinema; yet, fans wonder if the story could actually be true.

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