Articles (Engineering)

And Then She Changed the World
(Scientists and Inventors)

Women have played a great role with inventions that have helped further develop the world as we know it, a few of their inventions are presented.


Inventions and the Culture of Creativity
(Human Civilization)

Inventions, based on scientific creativity, laid the foundation for the progress of humanity in several domains, especially that of technology.


Maker Movement: From Candy Molds to 3D Printers
(The Scientist Inside You)

Everyone has once created something; it is not new for humans to innovate solutions and share new paths with others; we are all makers.


Black Sand in Egypt: An Untapped Treasure
(Earth Sciences)

The Black Sand Complex was inaugurated in Egypt, in October 2022, to extract minerals from black sand; so, what is it and its significance?


Origami Applications in Science
(Technology and Inventions)

Origami has inspired people from different scientific backgrounds to apply its principles in their specialties to move from space to underground.

The Future of Passwords
(Technology and Inventions)

When it comes to protecting our electronic accounts, we need to find solutions that are more confidential and discreet, yet less complicated.


The Age of Cyborgs
(Technology and Inventions)

What is it like to be a cyborg? How will that affect our lives both positively and negatively?


Hazardous Workplaces
(Science Everywhere)

Working in hazardous areas entails several risks, from injuries to losing lives, hazards can occur sometimes in unlikely areas.


Imagineering
(Science and Art)

Imagineering is the process of devising and implementing new or highly imaginative concept or technology in practical form.


Occupational Diseases
(Science Everywhere)

Most of us spend at least one‐third of our day at work. We get carried away with the several tasks we have to accomplish before the end of the day, then suddenly feel physically exhausted or even pained.


Operating Systems: A Computer Story
(Technology and Inventions)

Nowadays, everyone has a personal computer that they can easily use without any special training or knowledge, thanks to the user-friendly operating systems out there. In the past, things were not that easy though.


The Technologies behind Google Assistant
(Technology and Inventions)

In the past, only businessmen could have personal assistants; now, thanks to advances in AI, everyone can have an assistant. Can you guess who has helped me research this topic?

Electronic Health Record: a New Era of Healthcare
(Health and the Human Body)

Ancient Egyptians offered a huge amount of information recorded on papyrus, teaching us the importance of documentation, especially in the medical field.


Artificial Intelligence between Past and Future
(Technology and Inventions)

Each era is characterized by a unique invention or discovery; AI is one of the most important modern innovations that changed humanity's path.

Women Architects: Part Three
(Scientists and Inventors)

In 2016, three Muslim females received the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in recognition of their outstanding work to enhance the life of Muslim communities around the world.


Women Architects: Part One
(Scientists and Inventors)

Female architects have made a profound impact on architecture; they have succeeded in etching their names in the history of architecture.


Extracting Fuel from Air
(Energy and Water)

“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a popular  proverb that we realize is true when crises occur or when we go through difficulties in our lives.


A World Without Internet
(Technology and Inventions)

Those born in the 20th century know well the life with and without the internet, but younger generations depend on it on a daily basis.

Around the World in Five Houses (4)
(Travel, Explore, and Venture)

In China, several forms of vernacular architecture flourished across the centuries; many remain to this day. 


Around the World in Five Houses (3)
(Travel, Explore, and Venture)

Although vernacular architecture is a universal concept, Africa in particular is rich with numerous examples.


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