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Nature's Palette: Living Colors (Animalia)
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The most common animal pigment is melanin, which is a brown or black polymer that occurs in skin or fur. 

​Bone Grafting
(Health and Diseases)

Technology has come such a long way that it has definitely entered all aspects of our lives; one of the fields that have developed by leaps and bounds is the medical field. 

DNA Microchips
(Health and Diseases)

DNA microchips, also known as microarrays, are strong bases generally made of glass or silicon, upon which the DNA is added in an orderly way.

Nature's Palette: Living Colors (Plantae)
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The plant and animal kingdoms abound with bright colors, from the lush green of photosynthesizing plants to the striking colors of fluttering butterflies.

Herophilus and Erasistratus: The Butchers of Alexandria
(Inventions and Innovations)

Thousands of years ago, during the golden era of scientific enquiry in the 3rd century BCE, our hometown Alexandria of Ptolemaic Egypt was the world’s greatest center of learning and scholarship. 

Do the Twist!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

DNA is an organic chemical of complex molecular structure found in all living cells; it codes genetic information allowing the transmission of inherited traits.

Congenital Birth Defects
(Health and Diseases)

Not all babies are born healthy; unfortunately, some are born with congenital birth defects. Unlike diseases that are related to an unhealthy lifestyle, congenital birth defects exist since birth.

Vocal Learners and Evolution
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Several species make speech-like sounds, including whales, elephants, not to mention parrots; but, how do they make these human-like sounds?

​Biodiversity at Stake: A Historical Account
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

What makes Earth unique among its peer planets is that it supports life. For ages, the planet has embraced diverse forms of life that flourished across its oceans and lands and has been home to innumerable species. 

Controlling the Brain’s Traffic
(Human Body)

​The human body is made up of trillions of cells; cells of the nervous system are known as nerve cells or neurons. 

The Deadliest Viruses in History: Rabies, Dengue Fever, and Smallpox
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?

The Deadliest Viruses in History: Influenza and Ebola
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?

Watermelon Snow
(Earth Sciences)

Arctic glaciers play several vital environmental roles. They stabilize weather patterns and serve as natural air conditioners.

Soil Compounds to Treat Tuberculosis
(Health and Diseases)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. It is the second biggest killer, globally; in 2015, 1.8 million people died of TB and an estimate of 10.4 million new cases was registered. 

The Croods
(Science in Arts and Culture)

If you are bored and would like to take a journey with your kids into an amazing fantasy world, I would advise you to watch The Croods. 

Oswald Avery: The Unsung Genetics Genius
(Inventions and Innovations)

If you are a loyal fan of our popular science magazine SCIplanet—the Autumn 2016 issue* in particular—you may think we have already tackled all DNA pioneers.

Can You Really Become A Sugar Addict?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

People around the world are eating more sugar than ever before; that is because the food industry has been adding more of it to various products over the years. 

Detox Diet: A Myth or Reality?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Detox, short for detoxification, is the removal of potentially toxic substances from the body. 

Barbara McClintock: A Groundbreaking Genetics Genius
(Inventions and Innovations)

Barbara McClintock revolutionized the field of plant genetics, receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1983 for discovering “mobile genetic elements”. The science of genetics, to which McClintock made groundbreaking contributions, both experimental and conceptual, has come to dominate all of the biological sciences; from molecular biology, through cell and developmental biology, to medicine and agriculture.

GMOs: Yay or Nay?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), give this term a spin anywhere and you will find many who have very strong opinions whether for or against. However, before we delve into the debate, let us have a look at what GMOs are.

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