Articles

Superheroes of the Real World: Magnetic Man
(Human Body)

Meet Liew Thon Lin, the 78-year-old retired contractor from Malaysia, who is also the real life Human Magnet.

Energetic Algae
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

As demands for more sustainability in our lifestyles increases, so do the innovations that cater to those demands. 

Deadly Tastes
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Not all the food we consume is safe. 


The Sixth Taste of Food
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Scientists have discovered a sixth basic taste that the human tongue can detect—fat.

Superheroes of the Real World: RubberBoy
(Human Body)

Some people are just more flexible than others. 

Déjà vu
(Human Body)

You are traveling to Luxor for the first time, and touring around in Al Karnak Temple; suddenly, it seems as if you have been in that very spot before.

Red Lights celebrating Sciences ... Or Not!
(Science in Arts and Culture)

For a science editor, words such as “supernatural” or “paranormal” make no sense at all. 


Superheroes of the Real World: A Tribute to Ben Underwood
(Human Body)

They called him a superhero and named him “Captain Sonar” and “The Boy who Sees without Eyes”.

Sixth Sense in Animals
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Humans have developed sophisticated machines and technology to be able to predict and sense natural disasters before they occur. 


Homemade Perfumes
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Making homemade perfume is a simple process that only requires a few ingredients. 

Fasten Your Seatbelts: Google’s Driverless Car Has Arrived
(Computers and Information Technology)

When Karl Benz invented the first gasoline-powered automobile, it had no gears, no brakes, and could not climb up or down slopes unaided. 

Alternative Energy Sources
(Earth Sciences)

Almost everybody is now aware of the fact that it is not too long before we run out of all forms of fossil fuels.


Cloud Computing
(Computers and Information Technology)

Have you ever used the cloud storage service “Dropbox”?

Subway Shopping
(Education, Business, and Society)

As the pace of life increases more and more, ways are created to help people use their time as productively as possible. 


In Cairo: Solar Heaters and Biogas Units on Rooftops
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Some people talk about clean energy, waste reduction and the impeding energy crisis. Other people choose to take action.

Google Fiber: The Evolution of the Internet
(Computers and Information Technology)

If you are a computer geek like me, you will know exactly what a beta test is.

Technology of Natural Gas
(Earth Sciences)

For hundreds of years, natural gas has been known as a very useful substance.

Green Transportation: The Filipino Experience
(Education, Business, and Society)

Tricycles or “Tok Tok”, as they are widely known in Egypt, have become an inevitable nagging part of our daily life.


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