Articles (Culture)

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.

Around the World in Five Houses (1)
(Education, Business, and Society)

From freezing icy, to melting sandy environments, humans inhabit most of the terrestrial spots on Earth. Let us take a tour around the world to examine different houses.


Generosity Killed The Guest
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Can generosity kill your guests? Check this comic.

The Taste of Culture
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

There is no doubt that food is an important part of any culture; in many ways, people express their heritage through food. 


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.

The Nazca Lines: A Mysterious Peruvian Treasure
(Earth Sciences)

The advent of aviation enabled us to discover a long-hidden treasure of ancient civilization; we mean the amazing Nazca Lines.


The Uncontacted
(Education, Business, and Society)

Are there people who are still unaffected by the developments that have occurred over the past centuries? The answer is “yes”!


Healthy Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Although Ramadan is a great opportunity to lose excessive weight, most of us, on the contrary, gain weight at the end.


Inverse Architecture
(Science in Arts and Culture)

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

Why We Need More Arab Women Scientists
(Education, Business, and Society)

My seven-year old daughter has all the makings of a future scientist. Watching her conducting experiments in my kitchen fills me with both pride and worry.


Hypatia: The Bride and Martyr of Science
(Inventions and Innovations)

Human history has witnessed tragedies and horrors that the people of science have endured confronting extremism and intolerance.


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.


Art: The Offspring of Light
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art, a major aspect of culture, was, is, and will always be born from light. 

Inventions that Make Our Day: Razors, Coffee, and Zippers
(Inventions and Innovations)

From the moment you wake up till you go to bed at night; do you ever stop to think about all the inventions you used during the day, and will continue to use every day? (Razors, Coffee, and the Zipper)

New Year Resolutions: Maybe You Should Not Worry This Year!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is this time of year when a Christmas tree in the corner of our living room glows with the buds of hope and aspirations for a new coming year. 

The Toilet: The One Invention No One Can Do Without
(Inventions and Innovations)

The idea that Mr. Thomas Crapper invented the first toilet in the 18th century is a common misconception. The fact is simple toilets have been used since Babylonian times. However, in 1596, Sir John Harrington, the poet and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, invented an indoor water closet that apparently had most of the basic features of today’s restroom, even a flush toilet. However, the invention was largely ignored by the rest of society.

First Language Acquisition Explained
(Education, Business, and Society)

I recall this hilarious incident when my nephew was only three years old, and was having a conversation about his broken toy with my sister.

And the Winner is …
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

As football fans were passionately following the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Achilles was busy predicting match results using its “cat sense”.


The Pen: Transporter of Knowledge
(Inventions and Innovations)

No doubt that writing is part and parcel of the human pursuit of knowledge. Teaching, learning, and documenting sciences have all depended on it. 


Pascal: A Literary Scientist
(Inventions and Innovations)

We have to pause in deep thought and awe when it comes to an exceptional genius who successfully combined science, literature, and religious thinking.

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