Articles

Congenital Birth Defects
(Health and Diseases)

Not all babies are born healthy; unfortunately, some are born with congenital birth defects. Unlike diseases that are related to an unhealthy lifestyle, congenital birth defects exist since birth.


Gene Therapy
(Health and Diseases)

Gene therapy is an exploratory treatment, which aims at curing genetic diseases and repairing defective genes through DNA. 

​Viral Attenuation: The Art of Confusing a Virus
(Human Body)

Viruses are tricky; they sneak into the bodies of human beings unnoticed. While some viruses are merciful, other viruses are deadly.

​Healthy Mid-Day Snacks
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is almost 3:00 pm, and your energy levels are on the low; you can neither focus nor resist the urge to sleep.


Vocal Learners and Evolution
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Several species make speech-like sounds, including whales, elephants, not to mention parrots; but, how do they make these human-like sounds?

Gastronomy Techniques
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Gastronomy is the craft of assembling and serving exquisite and delicious food using scientific methods to provide more flavors and dishes.


​Biodiversity at Stake: A Historical Account
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

What makes Earth unique among its peer planets is that it supports life. For ages, the planet has embraced diverse forms of life that flourished across its oceans and lands and has been home to innumerable species. 

Controlling the Brain’s Traffic
(Human Body)

The human body is made up of trillions of cells; cells of the nervous system are known as nerve cells or neurons. 

Is Your Salad Boring?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

No one can deny the benefits of salads. It is the salad dish per day that can actually keep the doctor away. 


The Deadliest Viruses in History: Rabies, Dengue Fever, and Smallpox
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?


How to design a complete meal?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Healthy nutrition is the key for having good overall health and preventing multiple diseases. 


Note-by-Note Cuisine
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Note-by-Note Cuisine is a relatively modern trend of cooking that takes cooking to much further and unpredictable realms.


​Household Antiseptics: A Double-Edged Sword
(Education, Business, and Society)

Nowadays, household antiseptics are indispensable in any home, because of their great importance in sterilizing and sanitizing each part of it. 


The Deadliest Viruses in History: Influenza and Ebola
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?

Climate Change and Human Health
(Human Body)

Nowadays, everyone around the world is familiar with the dangers of climate change as one of the most visible environmental concerns, where temperature is rising, polar glaciers are melting, and sea levels are rising. 


Watermelon Snow
(Earth Sciences)

Arctic glaciers play several vital environmental roles. They stabilize weather patterns and serve as natural air conditioners.

Soil Compounds to Treat Tuberculosis
(Health and Diseases)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. It is the second biggest killer, globally; in 2015, 1.8 million people died of TB and an estimate of 10.4 million new cases was registered. 


Light Painting Photography
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Generally, light in photography is essential in producing photos. It can make the difference between an incredible shot and a terrible one. 

Deciphering Light
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Ancient Greeks developed some theories that explained what light is, making it possible for scientists to decipher it. 

​Vitamin Sea: Thalassotherapy
(Health and Diseases)

As summer approaches, we start planning our vacations; first on the list is going to the beach, where we enjoy swimming and tanning. 


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