Articles (Sustainability)

Technology and Internet Access for All
(Computers and Information Technology)

Technology has witnessed huge leaps in the past decade andhas helped make our lives easier and more comfortable; this is the case for developed countries, but not for the developing or least developed ones.


A Message from Mother Nature
(Earth Sciences)

Perhaps it is hard to fathom the scale of world countries' situation in response to the lockdown, until you see photos of places used to be the most crowded destinations.


The Martian's Food
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In The Martian, an astronaut whose colleagues think is dead, is abandoned on Mars, where he has to survive on very limited resources.


Extracting Fuel from Air
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a popular  proverb that we realize is true when crises occur or when we go through difficulties in our lives.


Sustainable Development and Youth in Developing Countries: How to Start?
(Education, Business, and Society)

Youth have to picture the world as a system that connects space and time; a requirement in all definitions of sustainable development.

Famine throughout History
(Education, Business, and Society)

Whether it happens because of poverty, conflict, or demographic problems, famine has always been one of the worst disasters to affect human life. 

The Most Famous Human Rights Charts
(Education, Business, and Society)

Circulating the term “Human Rights”, even though not directly used, has begun long ago. 

A Sustainable Loop: From Linear to Circular Economy
(Education, Business, and Society)

Elements of a plausible solution have been around for decades, they have been compiled into the conceptual framework of circular economy.

Do Our Bodies Contain Plastics?
(Human Body)

This question might sound weired; how would our bodies contain plastic while we definitely do not consume it?

The Right Food for the Right Time
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is necessary that all people of different ages know how to eat and what are the essential nutrients to be consumed according to their life stage.

UNDP Energy Project in Zimbabwe
(Earth Sciences)

How could solar energy offer better and affordable health services to the residents of remote and rural areas?


Pandas: A Black and White Issue
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

China’s lovely giant pandas were listed as endangered species; however, in 2016, their status changed from “endangered” to “vulnerable”.


I have A Dream
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Urban trees are much more than elements of landscape beautification; they can save lives and can literally save our planet.

Save the Planet: Plant a Tree
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

What is more beautiful and peaceful than sunny mornings in the countryside?

Protecting Our Seas
(Earth Sciences)

Looking at marine ecosystems, we can see how human intervention has caused great distress; let us have a look at their problems.

Mind Change to combat Climate Change
(Education, Business, and Society)

Having worked in science communication for years, I can attest that no issue has been more pressing for our field than climate change.


The Greenest City on Earth
(Earth Sciences)

London is one of the most famous cities and a bright example of sustainability.



Waste into Energy: Two Birds...One Stone
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

On a planet encountering so many enormous challenges as ours, it is inevitable that humans would strive to figure out ingenious solutions.

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