Articles (Sea)

Jellyfish Stings
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

There is nothing that embodies the joy of summer more than a fun day at the beach! However, an unexpected encounter with a jellyfish can bring the most fun day to a sudden and painful end.

Best Fish for Your Dish
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Eating fish is a healthy habit; fish provide nutrients, proteins, and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that the body needs.

Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (2): Encounters and Revelations
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In real life, many of the accounts of mermaid sightings were given by sailors and fishermen. 

Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (1)
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Water bodies have always inspired myths and legends because of the central role they play in most societies.

Ocean Array
(Earth Sciences)

Young entrepreneur Boyan Slat want developed an array of floating devices designed to clean up the more than 7 million tons of plastic bits suspended in the top layer of the gyres.

Four of the World’s Dangerous Beaches
(Earth Sciences)

Beaches are usually associated with relaxation, leisure, and fun activities. Yet, some beaches can break the rule, hindering one’s enjoyment or even ruining a most-awaited vacation. Here are some of the world’s most dangerous beaches.


When Oceans Lose Their Memory
(Earth Sciences)

Whereas we witness rapid changes in atmospheric weather, the ocean temperature changes slowly. It is probable that the temperature of ocean water tomorrow will be only slightly different from its value today, thanks to the good memory of the ocean water. 


Underwater Museums
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Human artistic creations cast their good shadows under the sea. They carry glimpses of the human history and culture, reflect the scientist's and artist's sense of responsibility towards the environment, and give hope to various forms of marine life and to the future of the planet. On the occasion of the World Museum Day, read more on the the role of underwater museums in preserving marine life.


Mathematics Will Save Planet Earth
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Mathematics is much more than a set of problems we need to solve, it is one of the pillars on which the universe and all sciences are based.


A Grain of Sand
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Pearls form inside shells as part of a defense mechanism when foreign bodies make their way into their fragile inner part; let's read their story.


A Childhood Dream: Can We Talk to Animals Like Dr. Dolittle?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Scientists have always sought to decode animal languages; thanks to technological advancements and AI, this dream may become a reality.

Art and Coexistence with Nature
(Earth Sciences)

With the emergence of huge pollution issues, artists attempted to find solutions to preserve the environment; as such, new types of art have emerged.


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