Articles (Tourism)

Around the World in Five Houses (2)
(Education, Business, and Society)

Although the building blocks of igloos are made of ice, their interiors can reach up to 40 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. 

The Lost Architecture of Ancient Alexandria
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In April, the world watched sadly as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burnt for hours. Like millions of people, I felt saddened but also thought of Egypt's lost architectural heritage.


Oregon’s Giant: The Largest Organism on Earth
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

What is larger than a whale and bigger than an elephant? A mushroom! Armillaria ostoyae is considered the largest and oldest organism on Earth.

Around the World in Five Houses (1)
(Education, Business, and Society)

From freezing icy, to melting sandy environments, humans inhabit most of the terrestrial spots on Earth. Let us take a tour around the world to examine different houses.


Divers by Nature
(Human Body)

The idea of living under water among sea creatures has always been my childhood fantasy. However, when I try to hold my breath underwater I would, as any normal person, suffocate, but not the Bajaus.


The Greenest City on Earth
(Earth Sciences)

London is one of the most famous cities and a bright example of sustainability.


The Crooked Forest
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

A place named the Crooked Forest would sound as a perfect setting for a fairytale; however, it is in fact a non-fictional place in western Poland.


Around the World in One Day – Part II
(Earth Sciences)

Let’s resume our journey and see how trotting around the globe in one day would feel like.

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.

Generosity Killed The Guest
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Can generosity kill your guests? Check this comic.

The Taste of Culture
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

There is no doubt that food is an important part of any culture; in many ways, people express their heritage through food. 


Agritourism
(Education, Business, and Society)

Anytime a farming operation opens its doors to the public and invites visitors to come and enjoy their products and services that is agritourism.

The Nazca Lines: A Mysterious Peruvian Treasure
(Earth Sciences)

The advent of aviation enabled us to discover a long-hidden treasure of ancient civilization; we mean the amazing Nazca Lines.


The Uncontacted
(Education, Business, and Society)

Are there people who are still unaffected by the developments that have occurred over the past centuries? The answer is “yes”!


Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
(Earth Sciences)

Unlike many legendary stories the origins of which have been lost, we know when and where the story of the Lost City of Atlantis first appeared.


Inverse Architecture
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Studying art history for several years in college, I always marveled about the myriad of fascinating buildings.

Architecture: The Ultimate Union of Science and Art
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Architecture has always been a reflection of the evolution of not only mankind and human nature, but also of science and technology.


Supermalaria
(Health and Diseases)

If you are planning to travel to Southeast Asia, you have to be aware of mosquitos and the diseases they may cause. 

Working with Nature
(Education, Business, and Society)

We all have different jobs that impact our societies differently, bur have you ever thought what it would be like if you have a job that mainly aims at protecting and conserving nature?


Sleeping during Working Hours!
(Education, Business, and Society)

I visited Japan in 2001 on a scientific mission; after going through my visit's program, I was surprised to see sleeping cabins to use during working hours!


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