Articles (Ethics)

Doping in Sports
(Science and Sports)

Performance-enhancing substances are strictly banned in sporting events; however, things have not always been the same.


A Healthier Ramadan
(Health and the Human Body)

Ramadan is a great opportunity to boost health benefits related to fasting; so how could Ramadan serve as a chance toward a better lifestyle?


COVID-19: Bringing Inequality to the Forefront
(COVID-19 Pandemic)

The pandemic has highlighted all the problems and inequalities that have been plaguing the world; it has affected the rich and poor  differently.


What Has Technology Done for Football?
(Science and Sports)

Technology was used to monitor the players heart rates; currently, it is used to track the players performance, and its development continues.


Me, My Health, and the Environment
(Environment and Climate Change)

A clean environment is essential for human health and well-being, but pollution remains a major source of health risk throughout the world.


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.


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 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.


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.


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?


Jobs Suitable for People of Determination
(Science Policy and Ethics)

People of determination are an integral part of the society that cannot be ignored; however, they often face problems finding jobs.

Give Me a Book, Not a Pick
(Education)

Child labor is a problem of a large magnitude. Chidlren have the right to attend school, be protected, and not be deprived from their childhood.


Are we destined for a Dystopian Tech-Future?
(Technology and Inventions)

Technology in and of itself is neutral; however, depending on how it is used, it can have positive or negative effects.


Social Stigma and COVID-19
(COVID-19 Pandemic)

The patients of COVID-19 might face negative and social discrimination due to people’s ignorance about the disease. They blame a tangible source of infection, the patient, as if they were the source of the pandemic.


Refrigeration: Where to?
(Health and the Human Body)

Who is not aware of the role of refrigeration? It is the main reason why we are able to preserve food for months without spoiling. In reality, the applications of refrigeration have expanded to include much more. 


Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Good and Evil in the Human Nature
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

I still remember the plot of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde that has deeply influenced literature, as well as the views of numerous thinkers about human nature. It tackles the most significant duality of life: good and evil.


Ageing in the Age of Inequality
(Science Policy and Ethics)

If you ask me about my greatest fear, I would answer “Growing old”! I fear ageism and the unfairness associated to it in every single domain of life.

Food Waste and World Hunger
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Have you ever thought that the food waste you dispose of after each meal could be someone’s most precious wish in a different side of the world? 

A Future Without Medication!
(Health and the Human Body)

Between the past, the present, and the future, the pharmaceutical industry has witnessed and is still experiencing significant development; yet, can we dispense with medications in the future?


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