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Galapagos Islands: The Laboratory of Evolution (2)
(Animal and Plant Life)

For more than 180 years, scientists have studied this rich ecosystem and its species. Among all the scientists, the Galapagos Islands were of great importance to Charles Darwin; it was the place that gave him the main idea of evolution by natural selection.

Eratosthenes of Cyrene: Beta Teacher!
(Scientists and Inventors)

Eratosthenes of Cyrene was the third librarian of the Ancient Library of Alexandria, and one of the greatest scientists humanity has ever known. Eratosthenes, son of Aglaos, was born in Cyrene, Libya in 276 BCE; he passed away around 195 BCE.

Science and Business: It Is Complicated!
(Science Everywhere)

Although it can be challenging for business people and scientists to appreciate each other’s priorities, understanding the benefits of closer collaboration to get innovation to market can bring both parties closer. 

Experimenting in Space: A Brief History
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The idea of space experiments is far from fictional, with the very first experiments in space carried out as early as 1971.

The Lunar Effect: Fact or Fiction?
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Some legends say that the full Moon brings out the worst in people, causing them to act strangely, but does it have this power?

Mankind and Nature: A Story of Fear and Knowledge
(Human Civilization)

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.

Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Scientists and Inventors)

Marine biologist Rachel Carson is one of the finest nature writers of the 20th c. who challenged that humans could obtain mastery over nature.

Samia Eltemtamy: An Egyptian Scientist and Pioneer of Human Genetics
(Scientists and Inventors)

Children suffering from severe cases attracted Prof. Samia's attention, and she realized that genetics is the key to solving these mysteries.

Archeology from Space
(Earth Sciences)

Satellite Archaeology is a method for mapping and monitoring potential archaeological sites using high resolution satellites.

What Do You Know about Face Blindness (Prosopagnosia)?
(Health and the Human Body)

A neurological disorder causes a person to not recognize or distinguish faces; not related to memory loss, vision impairment or disabilities.

The Life and Death of Language
(Travel, Explore, and Venture)

We express and communicate our thoughts to others through language; some people say you are not born into a culture but into a language.

Human Chimeras: One Body, Two Individuals
(Health and the Human Body)

Normally, each person is born with one blood type and one set of DNA; but, is this always the case? There might be two or more individuals inhabiting your own body without you even knowing! 

Tonga Volcano Records Highest Plume Ever
(Earth Sciences)

Hunga Tonga is one of a million submarine volcanoes that erupt violently once a millennium; do the emitted gases impact the Earth's climate?

Stay Tuned: History of Broadcasting
(Technology and Inventions)

Broadcasting dramatically changed life; radio, and later television, brought news and information from around the world into homes.

Women’s Contributions to Scientific Discovery
(Scientists and Inventors)

Many women have made significant scientific discoveries that have contributed to changing the course of science.

Youssef and the Biological Clock
(Life Sciences)

The biological clock is responsible for major changes in our behavior, mood, and body functions; every cell have something similar to a clock.

Cancer: It is a Manmade Disease
(Health and the Human Body)

Cancer is Manmade! Yes, cancer, mankind’s deadliest and most elusive enemy, was ironically created by humans as declared by a study.

Anesthesia: A Giant Leap for Humanity
(Health and the Human Body)

In an operating room, an anesthesiologist injects a fluid in one of the patient’s veins, the latter loses consciousness; things were not that easy.

The Suffering of Scientists
(Human Civilization)

The vast body of knowledge we enjoy today was not handed to us on a silver platter; it is the outcome of the suffering of many scientists.

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.

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