Articles (Art)

Godzilla between Fact and Fiction
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Godzilla movies are one of the most famous and successful movies in the history of cinema; yet, fans wonder if the story could actually be true.

A Big Screen Reveal of Big Heroes: Temple Grandin
(Inventions and Innovations)

The media plays a role in sheding light on the lives of scientists and show people what they endured for the sake of their comfort.

Liquid Rainbow
(Earth Sciences)

 

According to local legend, the river has escaped paradise to flow through Earth; read on the River of Five Colors and the Liquid Rainbow.

A Big Screen Reveal of Big Heroes: The Imitation Game
(Inventions and Innovations)

Many scientists exerted extensive efforts to benefit people by their research and inventions; yet, not many know their stories.

Inktober: A Viral Challenge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

That is all you need to know about Inktober. Now go make something beautiful!


Interstellar: A Journey into Knowledge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.


The Lost Architecture of Ancient Alexandria
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In April, the world watched sadly as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burnt for hours. Like millions of people, I felt saddened but also thought of Egypt's lost architectural heritage.


It Is Not Always about the Food: Eid Fitr Mubarak
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Who says science is not sweet? Enjoy Eid al-Fitr with simple and easy science activities.


A Cultural Dis-ease
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Asmaa is a pioneering attempt to change people’s attitudes and help lift the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

Heavenly Kaleidoscope
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Observing the heavenly sphere, astronomers witness a kaleidoscope of colors, each color having its own significant meaning.

Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
(Earth Sciences)

Unlike many legendary stories the origins of which have been lost, we know when and where the story of the Lost City of Atlantis first appeared.


Inverse Architecture
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Studying art history for several years in college, I always marveled about the myriad of fascinating buildings.

Physical Phenomena and the World of Design
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Because we are accustomed to live with tools and machines that allow us access to endless information, designers pursue graphs, codes, and software that transforms data and variables into unique shapes.

The Story of the Best Astronomical Picture of the 20th Century
(Science in Arts and Culture)

At the end of 1999, international cultural authorities competed in an open poll on the so-called “Best Thing” of the 20th century. NASA's website asked people to vote for the best astronomical picture captured in the 20th century.


The Science behind Scenography
(Science in Arts and Culture)

We live within worlds of stories, and we use stories to shape these worlds. 

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.


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.


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