Articles (Physics)

Rediscovering The Forgotten Scientists: Underrated Mind
(Inventions and Innovations)

Unfortunately, many great scientists go unnoticed and many great discoveries are left anonymous. 

Top 5 Inventions that were the Worst-Ever for the World: Nuclear Weapons
(Inventions and Innovations)

Nuclear weapons, also known as nuclear bombs, are the most damaging weapons ever created. Deploying the weapon can destroy entire cities and kill most people living in those cities; moreover, nuclear fallout can make people very sick. 

Mystery of the Delicate, Sturdy Eggshell
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

One of the most unpleasant experiences is when I receive my groceries order and find one or more broken eggs. If only eggshells were not so delicate! But, are they really so?

Top Ten Modern Child Prodigies
(Inventions and Innovations)

Prodigy is someone who is very advanced in one area, usually not all areas, and years ahead of his/her peers.


Pencils in a Plastic Water Bag
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

What do you think would happen if you poked a plastic bag filled with water using sharp pencils?

Gaia: Studying Star Clusters in the Milky Way
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In late 2013, the European Space Agency launched the Gaia space observatory mission that observed more than one billion celestial objects.


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?


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.


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.

Milestone Nobel Prizes in Chemistry: Ahmed Zewail and Femtochemistry
(Inventions and Innovations)

On this day, renowned chemist Ahmed Zewail was born; an extraordinary scientist who cared about the world and made contribution to society.


The Magnificent Marie Curie
(Inventions and Innovations)

The name Marie Curie is synonymous with greatness, for the scientific discoveries she made, and the exemplary way she led her life.


The Neutrino: A Medium between the Space and Us
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Over the past decades, scientists have discovered particles and waves that come from space, which have helped better understand the universe.


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?

Spacecrafts’ Final Destination
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

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


The Importance of Sports for People with Special Abilities
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sports can help people with disabilities restore their balance, integrate into the society, and develop their physical and mental abilities.


It Is Not Always as It Seems
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

This day has been carefully marked in Omar’s calendar; it is his first day in swimming training after a long year of hard studying.


Egyptian Researcher Elham Fadaly
(Inventions and Innovations)

The name of Dr. Elham Fadaly has recently become popular in the scientific society, as a research paper she co-authored was published in the renowned Nature magazine. 


The Physics of Shipping in Constricted Waters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

After days of arduous labor, the Ever-Given container ship was finally released allowing for the international commerce movement across the Suez Canal to resume. We picked three physical phenomena that affect vessels passing through constricted waterways to tackle in this article.


Make Your Own Telescope
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

The holy month of Ramadan will start in few days, bringing its blessings along. Make your own telescope to be able to observe Ramdan's crescent moon by yourself.


Could A Black Hole Bring the End of the World?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Black holes are a big concern; not just for NASA scientists, but for the whole world. The biggest question is: What would happen if a black hole reached us? Would it be our doom?


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