Articles

Follow the Frog
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When we follow the news pertaining to the environment, if we have any sense of responsibility, we tend to feel guilty and limited. We wish we could help, but we do not know how to do so.


Ecosystems in Egypt: Challenges and Opportunities
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Egypt is a land of exquisite—but fragile—ecosystems, such as The Red Sea coral reef, the wetlands bordering the Nile freshwaters, the bitter lakes, and the coastal lagoons.


Environmentally Friendly Cellphones
(Inventions and Innovations)

During the early days of computers, if system engineers needed to fix something, they skim through the operating specifications manual and start to break out the soldering iron and fix a connection on a circuit board or other components.

Is Nuclear Energy the Answer to Global Warming?
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

The main cause of global warming is the increased emission of what is known as greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide. These greenhouse gases have an average lifetime in the atmosphere of 50 years to 200 years.


Egypt’s Power Cuts May Lead to Environmental Crisis
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Power outages have become a daily occurrence during the past few months in almost all the major cities in Egypt. 

Solar Desalination of Seawater
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

The only nearly inexhaustible sources of water—the essence of life on Earth—are the seas and oceans, which, however, are of high salinity.


Mexico Losing Butterflies
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

On 1 November, when Mexicans celebrate their holiday “the Day of the Dead”, some celebrate the millions of orange-and-black monarch flight to the mountainous fir forests of central Mexico.


The Rainmakers
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Being as vast as it is, Earth has quite a diverse geography. Each part is endowed with certain attributes; some are mountainous, others are hilly, some are cold while others are hot; some are wet, others are dry.


Green Chemistry
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

In the past two decades, the Green-Chemistry Movement has helped industry to become much cleaner and more sustainable.


World Oceans Day: 8 June
(Earth Sciences)

The oceans, covering some 71% of the Earth’s surface, are the foundation of human life. They have always been a prime source of nourishment for the life it helped generate and served as well for trade and commerce.


Pyrolysis of Tyres
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Every year the world produces over one billion used tyres. Only a small portion of these tyres are recycled. For example, in Australia only 5% of used tyres go through a recycling process.

Royal Jelly
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Queens always receive special treatment, and bees are no different. 

Are You Ready for an Emergency?
(Health and Diseases)

The most important factor in preparing for medical emergencies is to do everything you can to prevent them.

Sleep: Getting a Good Night’s Worth
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Like good nutrition and exercise, adequate sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep deprivation is an unrecognized cause of many problems. 


What Can 30 minutes Exercise a Day do for You?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Investing 30 minutes a day in aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging, running, bicycling, or swimming can help you live healthier and longer.


Microwaving Food
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Now, almost all the homes around the world have microwave ovens used for meal preparation or food re-heating. Microwave ovens are so popular because they cook food in an amazingly short time.

How to Keep Your Child Healthy
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

A sick child can make you miserable. Do what you can to keep your child healthy and help everyone to be happy!

Pesky Sniffles
(Health and Diseases)

The ever pesky sniffles, the cough that makes you sound like a dying pirate, the whole body aches as if you just rolled down some steep stairs, lethargy that glues you to your bed; all these are symptoms of the common cold. 

Immortal Cells
(Human Body)

All humans are made of the same organs, but we are all unique. One of the greatest features of humanity is each person’s individuality, and this can extend even to your cells. One such individual with cells like no other is Henrietta Lacks.

Autism Speaks
(Health and Diseases)

Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. 


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