Articles (Environment)

The Brain in Your Belly
(Human Body)

Our gut is home to a vast community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome; this interesting community plays a vital role in our health.


Introduction to Animal Behavior
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animal behavior includes processes through which animals perceive the world and the internal state of their bodies, and react to changes.


Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?



Is a Cashless Future a Good Thing?
(Education, Business, and Society)

We are moving towards a cashless future where we can pay for things by simply scanning a QR code or waving our cards. 

Designing towards Sustainability
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Sustainable design involves new methods and strategies for design and construction. 

An Interview with Banlastic Cofounder
(Education, Business, and Society)

In this interview, we seek to highlight a notable young figure with a considerable track record in sustainability.

The Woes of Flying the Warming Skies
(Earth Sciences)

Turbulence is an irregular motion of the air caused by eddies and vertical currents. 

Birders
(Education, Business, and Society)

Birders play a role in the conservation of nature; they assist scientists, researchers, and environmental specialists by participating in birding events, a practice known as citizen science.


Ocean Array
(Earth Sciences)

Young entrepreneur Boyan Slat want developed an array of floating devices designed to clean up the more than 7 million tons of plastic bits suspended in the top layer of the gyres.

When Oceans Lose Their Memory
(Earth Sciences)

Whereas we witness rapid changes in atmospheric weather, the ocean temperature changes slowly. It is probable that the temperature of ocean water tomorrow will be only slightly different from its value today, thanks to the good memory of the ocean water. 


Underwater Museums
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Human artistic creations cast their good shadows under the sea. They carry glimpses of the human history and culture, reflect the scientist's and artist's sense of responsibility towards the environment, and give hope to various forms of marine life and to the future of the planet. On the occasion of the World Museum Day, read more on the the role of underwater museums in preserving marine life.


Go Green (3): Your Guide to a Sustainable Outdoor Lifestyle
(Education, Business, and Society)

Never miss a chance to live a little greener. You can practice simple good green habits and lead a sustainable outdoor lifestyle.


The Office
(Education, Business, and Society)

The history of the office illustrates how work has evolved, as well as how physical workspaces respond to technological, cultural and social forces.


Occupational Safety and Health in Agriculture
(Education, Business, and Society)

The International Labour Organization adopts a strategy to improve occupational safety and health, and sets its standards and practices.


Going Green Is Gold!
(Earth Sciences)

While markets offer green products, science is heavily involved in making this transition to eco-friendly technology, and chemistry is leading the way.


Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSims)
(Computers and Information Technology)

Like traditional chips, embedded SIMs provide connectivity for calls, texts, data, and storage; yet, eSIMs have some advantages and disadvantages.


Mathematics Will Save Planet Earth
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Mathematics is much more than a set of problems we need to solve, it is one of the pillars on which the universe and all sciences are based.


Intensive Farming
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Intensive farming is an agricultural intensification and mechanization system that aims to maximize yields from available land.


My Children are Leaving (Short Story)
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Environment said, "My children intend to leave." Climate, Air, Soil and Water exclaimed, "Who is leaving?", while Creatures remained silent.


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