Articles (Communication)

Stephen Hawking: A Legacy of Hope
(Inventions and Innovations)

A disease as grave as ALS could have broken any spirit; however, some people’s strength and determination are stronger than any disease; Stephen Hawking is one of those towering figures.

E-learning in Africa
(Education, Business, and Society)

Any nation aiming to join the ranks of advanced nations must first and foremost look to its educational system.

Sport Psychology
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Great athletic talents quickly fade due to certain issues; proving that physical exercise alone is not enough to achieve success.

Outside the Box
(Education, Business, and Society)

Outsourcing can be a smart business decision if done correctly, but it can also be detrimental to business.


Things We Have Been Taught in School that are Not True (Part Two)
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In this day and age, any post, link, or photo we see we have to play Sherlock Holmes with, because a lot of the stuff out there is fake. 

Things We Have Been Taught in School that are Not True: Human Body
(Human Body)

There are misleading facts that have been passed down to us without anybody ever thinking about their origin or truth.

The Worldwide Work Web
(Education, Business, and Society)

Each wave of technology overturns its predecessor but the development of computing technologies is more than a chain of innovation.


Workaholism
(Education, Business, and Society)

How can we find out if we are addicted to work, and how can we get rid of this addiction to live a normal life devoid of any psychological issues?

The Internet and Mind Control
(Computers and Information Technology)

Does Facebook really connect people or provide an unrealistic version of reality? 


The Golden Touch
(Education, Business, and Society)

In Greek mythology, King Midas had asked the god Dionysus for the ability to turn everything he touched into gold; when he was granted his wish, he thought he had good fortune. Yet, he soon came to regret making that wish!


Paranoia: The Downfall of Greatness
(Health and Diseases)

Paranoia is a common disease that people, and perhaps entire communities, suffer from worldwide.


Home Automation
(Education, Business, and Society)

Now you can connect your home devices to your mobile, tablet, or PC via a Wi-Fi connection.


Botanic Talks
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Plantae is a seemingly silent kingdom; yet, it has milliards of secrets to tell.


Turning the Mind Inside Out
(Science in Arts and Culture)

There are emotions we have all shared: joy, fear, anger, disgust, and sadness. Ever wonder where all those emotions really live?


Animals: Are They Smart?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animals are intelligent; they have good problem-solving skills and are very much aware of their surroundings.

Language and Society
(Education, Business, and Society)

Most of us know the hilarious Egyptian play or the American musical, My Fair Lady; based on Shaw’s masterpiece, Pygmalion, which displays the connection between language and society.


Camouflage: Marine Hide and Seek
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Camouflage is a process through which animals change colors in accordance with the surrounding environment, becoming hardly distinguishable from it.


Terrestrial Hide and Seek
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Camouflage is a process through which animals change colors in accordance with the surrounding environment, becoming hardly distinguishable from it.


Color Psychology and Fashion
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Do fashion designers have a clue about color psychology and adopt its principles when working on their new collection, or do they go merely for their passions and simple interests?


Vocal Learners and Evolution
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Several species make speech-like sounds, including whales, elephants, not to mention parrots; but, how do they make these human-like sounds?

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