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Salar de Uyuni: A Desert of Salt
(Earth Sciences)

This is the world’s largest natural mirror during the rainy seasons, and a white flat floor with amazing crystalized salt patterns during the dry season; welcome to Salar de Uyuni!


Literacy for All
(Education, Business, and Society)

To achieve a nation's advancement, all individuals must be given equal opportunities to demonstrate their talents in all fairness and transparency. 


Ancient Egyptian Cuisine
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The fertile soil of Egypt was an essential factor in helping ancient Egyptians farm a wide range of crops, which was positively reflected on the Egyptians’ health in general.


She Set it: Women of the Periodic Table
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

In 1869, Mendeleev discovered the periodic system, but scientists classified and predicted elements before and after. Females participated effectively in the completion of the Periodic Table as we know nowadays.

Health Myths
(Human Body)

Popular heritage comprises myriads of health myths that have been passed on and believed though faulty and unscientific.


Celebrating the Future
(Education, Business, and Society)

Science is all around but for most people, science is perceived as the tedious study of complicated facts, especially in a formal setting.


Give Me a Book, Not a Pick
(Education, Business, and Society)

Child labor is a problem of a large magnitude. Chidlren have the right to attend school, be protected, and not be deprived from their childhood.


The Debate About Influenza
(Health and Diseases)

At this time of year, we normally fear any possible viral infection. It is then crucial that we take a closer look at what Influenza really is, and how we can protect ourselves from it during the vacation.


Cybercrimes: The Price of Technology
(Computers and Information Technology)

Our life is not free from problems due to technology; perhaps technology itself is innocent, but misuse has led to problems as cybercrimes.


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (3): A Year of Valuing Time
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The past years put us face-to-face with the challenge of using our time wisely; this has been an excellent opportunity to make the most of it, but were we good keepers and users?


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (2): A Year of Dealing with Uncertainty
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The second important lesson the past two years have taught us is the importance of building tolerance for uncertainty.


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (1): A Year of Resilience
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

In the past two years, we faced unprecedent challenges. To get out of this dilemma as the pandemic continues, we sit still, take a deep breath, relax, and reflect on what has been happening.


Artificial Pancreas: A Dream Comes True
(Health and Diseases)

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approved the first artificial pancreas produced by Medtronic company, named MiniMed 670G; hence, marking a milestone towards treating diabetes.


Imagineering
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Imagineering is the process of devising and implementing new or highly imaginative concept or technology in practical form.


Toddler Tantrums: Triggers and Taming Tactics
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

One of the most common hardships in dealing with toddlers aged 1–4 years old is to control their grumpy mood and frequent spells of anger known as “tantrums”.


Black Mirror: A Look at a Dystopian Future
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Black Mirror is a famous dystopian TV series about the potential horrors of technology in the future.

The Climate Change Conference (COP26): A Brief Overview
(Earth Sciences)

Leaders and representatives from around the world have come together for (COP26) to work together on how to fulfill the Paris Agreement (2015).

Warning from WALL-E!
(Science in Arts and Culture)

A cautionary tale that takes place several hundred years in the future, “WALL‑E” reflects how, if misused, technology can ruin our life instead of improving it.


Metaverse: The Future of the Internet?
(Computers and Information Technology)

On 28 October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg changed his company’s name from “Facebook” to “Meta”; a name that focuses on building the “Metaverse”.

Cast Away
(Science in Arts and Culture)

If you were stranded on a remote island, all alone, and could only take five things with you, what would they be?


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