Articles (Biology)

The Treasures of the Red Sea (1): Coral Treasures
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The rich diversity and high level of endemism in the Red Sea is largely attributed to the 2,000 km of coral reef extending along its coastline.


Monsters of the Ocean: The Grotesque Pacific Viperfish
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The pacific viperfish, Chauliodus sloani, is one of the most grotesque-looking deep ocean fish in existence; the kind of fish that could be featured in a horror movie.


Monsters of the Ocean: The Elusive Giant Squid
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The elusive giant squid, known to science as Architeuthis dux, is a true sea monster.


Fungi Furniture
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Would you imagine sitting on a chair made of fungi? Or dining on a table made of fungi?

Why Cannot We Breathe Underwater?
(Human Body)

Have you ever wondered why we cannot breathe underwater although water contains oxygen. 


Why Do We Wear Heavy Clothes in Winter?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Why do we need to wear heavy clothes during Winter?

The Four Elements that Make Your Body: Air and Fire
(Human Body)

As we breathe air, our bodies use oxygen from the air to create energy, build cells, and maintain healthy body functions.


The Four Elements that Make Your Body: Water
(Human Body)

Water is the most abundant substance in the human body and is a major component of every cell.


The Four Elements that Make Your Body: Earth
(Human Body)

Earth is what makes body mass such as bones, muscles, cells, tissues, teeth, hair and nails. 

Botanic Talks
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Plantae is a seemingly silent kingdom; yet, it has milliards of secrets to tell.


Animals: Are They Smart?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animals are intelligent; they have good problem-solving skills and are very much aware of their surroundings.


The Anatomist and the Artist
(Science in Arts and Culture)

One of the most obvious examples of the unbreakable bond between art and science is the relationship between visual arts and anatomy.


Moving Plants
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When you read the title “Moving Plants”, you may ask yourself “Do plants move?” Guess what? They do.


In Brain Evolution, Size Speaks Volumes
(Human Body)

The brain, though a small organ, is the most complex one; it serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrates and most invertebrates.


Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
(Health and Diseases)

Despite the bizarre name, Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum is not a spell from the magical world of Harry Potter; it is a rare medical condition.


Human Colors
(Human Body)

 Anthropologists and biologists place all races in existence today as a single species, which points to the fact that the differences  between human races are not really all that great.


Terrestrial Hide and Seek
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Camouflage is a process through which animals change colors in accordance with the surrounding environment, becoming hardly distinguishable from it.


Do Women see More Colors than Men?
(Human Body)

Roses are red, violets are blue; or are they? The colors you see may not always be the same someone else sees. 


3D-Printed Vasculature Networks Created
(Health and Diseases)

Researchers in 3D printing technology have been actively attempting to come up with new methods to artificially create lifelike blood vessels.


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