Articles (Physics)

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?


Gravitational Waves
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In 1950, German physicist Albert Einstein developed a theory known as the General Theory of Relativity, in which he looked at gravity from a different perspective.


Women Architects: Part Two
(Inventions and Innovations)

Often referred to as the “Queen of the Curve”, Zaha Hadid was frequently described in the Press as the world’s top female architect.


What Is Quantum Computing?
(Computers and Information Technology)

Experts expect a revolution in informatics led by quantum computing.

A Big Screen Reveal of Big Heroes: The Imitation Game
(Inventions and Innovations)

Many scientists exerted extensive efforts to benefit people by their research and inventions; yet, not many know their stories.

Interstellar: A Journey into Knowledge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.


Around the World in One Day
(Earth Sciences)

It is true that the world has become a small village thanks to technology but how trotting around the globe in one day would feel like.

Yoga and Weight Loss
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

For some people, yoga is an exercise associated with relaxation; yet, it burns a lot of calories, and promotes metabolism in general.

Where is Air?
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Air, fortunately, is free and everywhere, which means there is no need to buy or search for it. Let us enjoy these easy science experiments at home.

Climate Observations based on ALLATRA SCIENCE
(Earth Sciences)

There is a big risk of misunderstanding and underestimating all the factors and the scale of influence of various processes on global climate change.

Physical Phenomena and the World of Design
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Because we are accustomed to live with tools and machines that allow us access to endless information, designers pursue graphs, codes, and software that transforms data and variables into unique shapes.

Max Planck: The Founder of Quantum Theory (Q&A)
(Inventions and Innovations)

A brilliant ninth-grade student once visited my office, to ask some questions that intrigued him while reading Carl Sagan’s Romance of Science


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.

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