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Exploring Daylight Saving Time
(Education, Business, and Society)

Daylight Saving Time, DST for short, is when we set the clock forward by one hour at the start of spring, then turn it back one hour in autumn.

Chernobyl: A Manmade Disaster
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Planet Earth is often plagued by natural disasters, from volcanoes and earthquakes, to hurricanes and tsunamis, natural disasters can be truly horrendous. Yet, more often than not, manmade disasters wreak even more havoc. This article is about Chernobyl, one of the worst manmade disasters of all time.

Going Green Is Gold!
(Earth Sciences)

While markets offer green products, science is heavily involved in making this transition to eco-friendly technology, and chemistry is leading the way.

How Does Fasting Affect our Brains?
(Human Body)

Fasting is an excellent source of nourishment, not only for the soul, but also the brain; this is not just a thought, but an amazing scientific fact.

The Neutrino: A Medium between the Space and Us
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Over the past decades, scientists have discovered particles and waves that come from space, which have helped better understand the universe.

Go Green (1): Your Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle at Home
(Education, Business, and Society)

Never miss a chance to live a little greener. You can practice simple good green habits and lead a sustainable lifestyle at your home.

Nanolight: World's Most Efficient Light Bulb
(Inventions and Innovations)

NanoLight claims to be 87% more efficient than a standard incandescent and it uses 50% less energy than a compact fluorescent.

Using Hydrogen for Clean Energy Generation
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Finding new clean energy sources has become a global concern due to the climate change crises resulting from the use of traditional fuels.

The Sun: A Profile
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

There are billions of stars in the Milky Way, but the Sun is the most prominent star for us; although it is a common middle-sized yellow star.

Cardio Exercises and Heart Health
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Do you want your heart to love you? What about performing some cardiovascular exercises, also known as “Cardio”?

Samira Moussa; the Unfulfilled Dream
(Inventions and Innovations)

We pay humble tribute to Samira Moussa; an outstanding woman and scientist who could have become the first Egyptian Nobel Laureate, had she lived long enough to receive that superior recognition.

Could A Black Hole Bring the End of the World?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Black holes are a big concern; not just for NASA scientists, but for the whole world. The biggest question is: What would happen if a black hole reached us? Would it be our doom?

Gravitational Waves
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In 1950, German physicist Albert Einstein developed a theory known as the General Theory of Relativity, in which he looked at gravity from a different perspective.

Learning vs. Performance
(Education, Business, and Society)

You just wake up feeling drained, unable to make any progress; all attempts of pushing yourself to work hard end in vain and your expectations of great results just crack.

Exercise Physiology and Dehydration
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

When people work out during hot weather, they lose a lot of fluids; and here comes the role of exercise physiology.

The Gate to Hell
(Earth Sciences)

Although the Gate of Hell is not a natural phenomenon, but a human disaster, it has become a famous touristic site in Turkmenistan.

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.

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?

The Sun: the Source of Life
(Earth Sciences)

In summer, we always complain of the Sun’s heat, sometimes wishing it would just disappear! Can we live or even imagine life without a Sun?

How to Have a Productive Holiday
(Education, Business, and Society)

Is it possible to feel free and productive simultaneously?

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