Articles (Technology)

The Arab Renaissance
(Inventions and Innovations)

Using the Arabic language, which is without doubt the language of science for the human race, Muslims have achieved the miracle of Arab science.


Primitive Writing Systems
(Inventions and Innovations)

Writing held an extremely special and important role among ancient societies as myths were drawn up to explain its divine origin.


Athletic by Nature (3): Sharks Are Fast and Furious
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Sharks can hardly be outswam, which is no wonder given their more than 400-million-year evolutionary history in the ocean.


What Has Technology Done for Football?
(Inventions and Innovations)

Technology was used to monitor the players heart rates; currently, it is used to track the players performance, and its development continues.


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.

Origami Applications in Science
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Origami has inspired people from different scientific backgrounds to apply its principles in their specialties to move from space to underground.

The Future of Passwords
(Computers and Information Technology)

When it comes to protecting our electronic accounts, we need to find solutions that are more confidential and discreet, yet less complicated.


Music in Space: The Sound of a Black Hole
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

NASA recently released the sound of a black hole, but we have been told once that sound cannot travel through space; so, what did you just hear?

A One-way or a Round-trip to Mars?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since the 1930s, interest in Mars has been increasing, and today, more spacecrafts are sent to the Red Planet than to any other planet.

Innovative Face-Masks
(Inventions and Innovations)

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of face-masks become a matter of urgency to keep abreast of the pandemic.


The Impact of Solar Flares on Communication Systems
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Although the Sun is about 150 million kilometers away from Earth, it is responsible for life as we know it; yet, can it also be a source of danger?


iTelescopes!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Many people enjoy watching the night sky or the day sky to observe stars, planets, solar eclipses and sunspots; accordingly, the technology of needed equipement is developing.


The Age of Cyborgs
(Computers and Information Technology)

What is it like to be a cyborg? How will that affect our lives both positively and negatively?


Spacecrafts’ Final Destination
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Have you ever wondered where do spacecrafts and satellites go after they complete their mission in space?


Astronomy of the Arabs
(Inventions and Innovations)

With the dawn of Islam and the commandment of prayer and fasting, it became a necessity to determine the directions and the new moons.


From Papyrus to E-Paper (1)
(Inventions and Innovations)

Paper has gone through a long journey, and technology has only transformed that craft into a highly technical industry.


Cybercrimes: The Price of Technology
(Computers and Information Technology)

Our life is not free from problems due to technology; perhaps technology itself is innocent, but misuse has led to problems as cybercrimes.


Artificial Pancreas: A Dream Comes True
(Health and Diseases)

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approved the first artificial pancreas produced by Medtronic company, named MiniMed 670G; hence, marking a milestone towards treating diabetes.


Imagineering
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Imagineering is the process of devising and implementing new or highly imaginative concept or technology in practical form.


Black Mirror: A Look at a Dystopian Future
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Black Mirror is a famous dystopian TV series about the potential horrors of technology in the future.

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