Articles (Invention and Innovation)

Robot-Fish to the Rescue
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

An international team of researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA), University of Padova, and New York University, have been developing a robotic predator that can curb the spread of mosquitofish.


Al-Zahrawi: The Father of Surgery
(Inventions and Innovations)

Andalusian Physician Albucasis—Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi—(died 1037), who is considered the father of surgical medicine due to the fact that he was the first surgeon to use surgical threads made from feline intestines, applying a correct scientific methodology.


From Pea Breeding to Laws of Inheritance: How did Gregor Mendel write a New Story in Biology?
(Inventions and Innovations)

Gregor Mendel, the founder of modern genetics, had no idea that his experiments on peas in the Brno monastery garden would lead him to a great discovery in biology.

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?


Dark Web: The Hidden Part of the Internet
(Computers and Information Technology)

The internet we commonly access is known as the surface web; hidden beneath the surface lie the worlds of the deep web and dark web.



Carbon Fibers: A Revolution in the Construction World
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Carbon fibers are bundles of thread composed of carbon atoms that bind together and mix with other chemical compounds. 

The Explosive Power of Peace
(Inventions and Innovations)

Every year, we eagerly await the announcement of the finest award in the world, the Nobel Prize.

Technical Textiles in Our Lives
(Inventions and Innovations)

The modern industrial revolution in the field of textile manufacturing and its applications has helped break out from the narrow and familiar framework of textile manufacturing, transforming it from one functional purpose to a variety of functional fields and purposes that depend in their work on the mechanical and chemical properties of different textiles.


The Mission of Jupiter Supercomputer
(Computers and Information Technology)

In June 2022, Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) was chosen to host Jupiter, Europe's first supercomputer, which can process a quintillion (a million trillion) mathematical calculations per second.


The Office
(Education, Business, and Society)

The history of the office illustrates how work has evolved, as well as how physical workspaces respond to technological, cultural and social forces.


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.


Communication through the Ages
(Inventions and Innovations)

Communication in the past was never easy. Today, we communicate easily with people around the globe, and access information whenever needed.


2023 Top Medical Research Achievements
(Health and Diseases)

A few days ago, we bid farewell to 2023; a year that witnessed numerous achievements in the medical field, we share some of them.


Louis Braille: Creative Mind Lit the Way for Millions
(Inventions and Innovations)

Braille lost his sight at the age of three. Despite his blindness, he was very intelligent and created a new simple system at the age of fifteen years old.


The History and Evolution of Chatbots
(Computers and Information Technology)

Chatbots are designed applications to imitate a human dialogue; in this article, we explore the turning points in this story of evolution.

Before Newton, there was Al-Hazen
(Inventions and Innovations)

Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab scientist who birthed the scientific method; he was a genuine polymath, a controversial figure, and a brilliant mind.

The Elephant Clock
(Inventions and Innovations)

The elements of the clock were kept on top of the elephant; in addition to telling the time, it celebrated the universality of Islam by its elements.


Mankind and Nature: A Story of Fear and Knowledge
(Inventions and Innovations)

The story of nature and mankind is a long one; it is a story that started with fear and ended with better understanding of nature.


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