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Go Green 101
(Environment and Climate Change)

No matter what your beliefs are, you need to know that going green is needed today more than ever. What does this mean? Why is it essential?

Wildfires
(Environment and Climate Change)

Wildfires are enormous fires that occur in forests and areas with plant cover, and are very difficult to control. The past few years have witnessed an increase in the severity of wildfires. In 2021, fires took over around 7.7 million acres in the USA alone. Although this is a smaller area than the area that burnt out in 2020 (10.12 million acres), it was more difficult to control the fast-spreading flames.

Galapagos Islands: Threats and Conservation Efforts (3)
(Animal and Plant Life)

Over thousands of years, wildlife—plants and animals—formed their own unique ecosystems without any influence of outside forces until the Galapagos Islands underwent many changes, especially since the arrival of humans to the Islands. With the increase of the population, the demand for food also increased, causing an increase in fishing, poaching, hunting, in addition to an increase in the use of wood. 

When in Doubt, Pedal it Out
(Science and Sports)

Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 3 June World Bicycle Day.

Nanolight: World's Most Efficient Light Bulb
(Energy and Water)

NanoLight claims to be 87% more efficient than a standard incandescent and it uses 50% less energy than a compact fluorescent.

The Incredibles
(Animal and Plant Life)

Our ecosystems consist of armies of creatures; without their presence the whole ecosystem will collapse.

Big Data for Sustainable Development
(Science Policy and Ethics)

A lot of Big Data is being collected around the world; targeting achieving sustainable development goals for a better world and human life.

Mountains: the Road to a Sustainable Future
(Earth Sciences)

Mountains cover almost 24% of the world’s land area and exist at different elevations; they are steeper, larger, and more than 600 meters in height.

Using Hydrogen for Clean Energy Generation
(Chemistry: Our Life, Our Future)

Finding new clean energy sources has become a global concern due to the climate change crises resulting from the use of traditional fuels.

Tampering with Nature and the Rise of Pandemics
(Environment and Climate Change)

Diseases have come and gone, but others originated in animals have stayed; our relationship with nature is something that we need to examine.

A Make-or-Break Year for Climate Action
(Environment and Climate Change)

Humans are taking Earth for granted to face the biggest environmental challenge our species has ever encountered; that is global warming.

Malnutrition: A Growing Threat
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Lack of food leads to malnutrition, which causes damage to the functions of the body, and is common in the poorer and developing countries.

The Sun: A Profile
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

There are billions of stars in the Milky Way, but the Sun is the most prominent star for us; although it is a common middle-sized yellow star.

Vocational Education: The Future of Reform
(Education)

There are so many areas where deep and collaborative thought, intensive research, and arduous efforts are desperately needed; however, one key area that is at the heart of everything is education.

Food Supply Chains: From Crisis to Opportunity
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Although the food produced globally can feed the whole world’s population, one-third of all the food produced is either lost or wasted.

The Psychology behind the Gender Pay Gap
(Science Policy and Ethics)

The gender pay gap is a problem in many countries that hits the core of society; it indisputably does not affect females only but the whole family.

COP27 at a Glance!
(Environment and Climate Change)

You must have heard the big news: Egypt is hosting this year 2022 the largest international conference on climate change and the environment, COP27.

World Without Viruses
(Life Sciences)

If all viruses suddenly disappeared, the world would be a wonderful place for about a-day-and-a-half, and then we would all die.

Education: Access without Quality?
(Education)

As we continue to pursue access to education for all, we should not assume it implies quality; access alone does not help fulfill life potentials.

Plastic Waste: The Monster that Threatens Us
(Oceans and Marine Life)

Since human beings started using plastic, life has become so much easier; as a result, plastic has accumulated and flooded our world, unleashing a monster that is suffocating Earth.

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