Articles

Hypatia: The Bride and Martyr of Science
(Inventions and Innovations)

Human history has witnessed tragedies and horrors that the people of science have endured confronting extremism and intolerance.


Architectural Acoustics
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Good architectural acoustics is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It impacts everything; from employee productivity in the office settings, to the market value of real estate.


Bio-Art: Science and Art in Harmony
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art and science have been in harmony throughout the ages, contributing to achieve sometimes interesting and strange results; Bio-art is one example of them.


Meet the Artist
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

I like the artist’s style, he is very talented. Let’s take a photo with him.


The Planet with Diamond Rain
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Have you ever imagined that the sky can rain something other than water? To rain diamonds for example? 

Wild Artists
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When I was surfing the internet, a clip popped up displaying a young female elephant painting a picture of an elephant running and holding a flower in its trunk.


Architecture: The Ultimate Union of Science and Art
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Architecture has always been a reflection of the evolution of not only mankind and human nature, but also of science and technology.


The Rite of Spring
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Fantasia has held a special place in my heart. I remember watching it as a little kid, and still vividly recall its segments.

Marie Curie; Up Close and Personal
(Inventions and Innovations)

Marie Skłodowska, known today as Madame Curie, was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 7 November 1867. 

Individual versus Team Sports
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

If you are a parent of young children like myself, you would probably be weighing the options for signing them up for a sport.

Art: The Offspring of Light
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art, a major aspect of culture, was, is, and will always be born from light. 

Inventions that Make Our Day: Razors, Coffee, and Zippers
(Inventions and Innovations)

From the moment you wake up till you go to bed at night; do you ever stop to think about all the inventions you used during the day, and will continue to use every day? (Razors, Coffee, and the Zipper)

New Year Resolutions: Maybe You Should Not Worry This Year!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is this time of year when a Christmas tree in the corner of our living room glows with the buds of hope and aspirations for a new coming year. 

Art and Science; an Unfathomed Tie
(Science in Arts and Culture)

The close relation between the production of works of art and all strands of science and nature could be tighter than many of us could imagine


The Toilet: The One Invention No One Can Do Without
(Inventions and Innovations)

The idea that Mr. Thomas Crapper invented the first toilet in the 18th century is a common misconception. The fact is simple toilets have been used since Babylonian times. However, in 1596, Sir John Harrington, the poet and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, invented an indoor water closet that apparently had most of the basic features of today’s restroom, even a flush toilet. However, the invention was largely ignored by the rest of society.

The Inkblot Test
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Have you ever come across an entertaining personality quiz entitled the “Inkblot Test” while skimming through the Internet? If you have not come across this test yet, let me tell you about it.


Water Also Kills!
(Health and Diseases)

Around the world, millions of the poor hope to have a clean glass of water. This seems impossible as the problem of water sanitation increases especially in poor countries.


First Language Acquisition Explained
(Education, Business, and Society)

I recall this hilarious incident when my nephew was only three years old, and was having a conversation about his broken toy with my sister.

And the Winner is …
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

As football fans were passionately following the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Achilles was busy predicting match results using its “cat sense”.


Museum Delusions
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Van Gogh: Why is everyone so sure I cut off my own ear?!


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