Articles (Earth)

In Depth: An Interview with Dr. Emad Khalil (Part II)
(Earth Sciences)

In this mind-opening interview, Dr. Emad Khalil shares with us valuable information on the issues of pollution and global warming, and the challenges facing the environment and marine life in particular as a result of this global crisis.


In Depth: An Interview with Dr. Emad Khalil (Part I)
(Earth Sciences)

In this mind-opening interview, Dr. Emad Khalil shares with us valuable information on the issues of pollution and global warming, and the challenges facing the environment and marine life in particular as a result of this global crisis.


Why Cannot We All Share the Same Time? (Part II: A Unified Time Zone)
(Earth Sciences)

In this article, we delve deeply into these fascinating concepts, meticulously examining their potential advantages and the challenges they would introduce.


Why Cannot We All Share the Same Time? (Part 1: Time Zones)
(Earth Sciences)

 Why cannot we all just share the same time? To answer such a question, we need to understand first what time zones are and how this system works.


Will Asteroid 2023 DW Collide with Earth?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In this article, we will learn about the asteroid 2023 DW.

Nature's Wonders: Blood Falls and the Mariana Trench
(Earth Sciences)

Nature guides us to understand ourselves, our world, and the universe.

Volcanic Lightning
(Earth Sciences)

Everyone is amazed by the incredible power and flash of lightning. However, did you know there is a type of this natural phenomenon that occurs during volcanic eruptions, known as volcanic lightning?


Whales Valley: From Ocean to Desert
(Earth Sciences)

The features of Planet Earth change across the ages; a prime example is the Whales Valley at the heart of the Western Desert of Egypt.

 

Moon, Volcanoes, and Earth
(Earth Sciences)

When we think of volcanoes, we tend to consider them as a 100% earthly behavior; however, scientists have taken time to discover if there is something else urging volcanoes to erupt.


Horizon: Where Sky and Earth Meet
(Earth Sciences)

Do you know that there are several types of horizons? What are they? What is the difference between them? What is the importance of horizons in navigation? How far is the horizon?


The Secrets of Earth
(Earth Sciences)

Stratigraphy is the science field concerned with studying the layers of sedimentary rocks and what they contain from deposits and fossils, indicating how these layers were created and formed.


Out of Orbit
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The history of spacefaring includes failures that remind us of the dangers of venturing to space.


Uranus and Halley: Two Coincidental Discoveries
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

William Herschel detected  a strange object, which was a turning point, while Edmund Halley died before seeing the comet he predicted to return.


Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?


Komodo: A Living Dragon with Iron-Coated Teeth
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

While dragons are mythical creatures, the Komodo dragon is a real, living lizard and is one of the closest living examples of a dinosaur.


The Farthest COVID-19
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Although COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease, the presence of infected people around animals may allow the virus to jump from humans to new animals.

Mysteries of the Magnetosphere
(Earth Sciences)

The Earth’s magnetic field almost resembles a magnetic dipole; an imaginary line joining the poles would be inclined from its axis of rotation.


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.


Which Comes First: Theoretical or Practical Astronomy?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The race between theoretical and practical science is at its peak; this is especially the case with astronomy and space sciences.


Women Scientists in History
(Inventions and Innovations)

Women have a crucial role in maintaining life; they have undeniably and consistently contributed grealty to the development of civilization.

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