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In Depth: An Interview with Dr. Emad Khalil (Part II)
(Earth Sciences)

In this mind-opening interview, Dr. Emad Khalil shares with us valuable information on the issues of pollution and global warming, and the challenges facing the environment and marine life in particular as a result of this global crisis.

In Depth: An Interview with Dr. Emad Khalil (Part I)
(Earth Sciences)

In this mind-opening interview, Dr. Emad Khalil shares with us valuable information on the issues of pollution and global warming, and the challenges facing the environment and marine life in particular as a result of this global crisis.

How Did Some Houses Survive the Los Angeles Fires?
(Education, Business, and Society)

On 7 January 2025, a series of wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, California, in the United States, affecting urban areas as well. 

Fire Tornadoes
(Earth Sciences)

Perhaps you saw fire tornadoes for the first time in the videos of the California 2025 wildfires.

Top 5 Inventions that were the Worst-Ever for the World (1): Nuclear Weapons
(Inventions and Innovations)

Nuclear weapons, also known as nuclear bombs, are the most damaging weapons ever created. Deploying the weapon can destroy entire cities and kill most people living in those cities; moreover, nuclear fallout can make people very sick. 

Volcanic Lightning
(Earth Sciences)

Everyone is amazed by the incredible power and flash of lightning. However, did you know there is a type of this natural phenomenon that occurs during volcanic eruptions, known as volcanic lightning?

Drones: Planes Without Pilots
(Inventions and Innovations)

A “plane without pilot” is a flying robot that can be controlled remotely to divert its path or fly straight forward, using the programs existing on its integrated systems by directing signals to the plane's sensors.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms and Causes
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever had a painful accident that negatively affected you for a while? You may have once experienced a distressing event or psychological harm that left you suffering for weeks, or perhaps years. The anxiety and confusion you felt is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Chernobyl: A Manmade Disaster
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Planet Earth is often plagued by natural disasters, from volcanoes and earthquakes, to hurricanes and tsunamis, natural disasters can be truly horrendous. Yet, more often than not, manmade disasters wreak even more havoc. This article is about Chernobyl, one of the worst manmade disasters of all time.

Wildfires
(Earth Sciences)

Wildfires are enormous fires that occur in forests and areas with plant cover, and are very difficult to control.

Climate Migration: A Life-Threatening Danger
(Earth Sciences)

Now, an additional reason for migration has emerged: climate change. The problem is that the nature of this disaster has not yet been identified, whether it is a natural phenomenon or a human-made one.

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?

A Make-or-Break Year for Climate Action
(Earth Sciences)

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

A Busy Agenda for Mars!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

We see our Red neighbor glowing in the sky, hoping it would be our safe refuge; this is how decision makers racing to study Mars think.

Interstellar: A Journey into Knowledge
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Although Interstellar is a science-fiction movie, it does not depart from reality entirely; it introduces people to Theoretical Physics.

The Lost Architecture of Ancient Alexandria
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In April, the world watched sadly as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burnt for hours. Like millions of people, I felt saddened but also thought of Egypt's lost architectural heritage.

Climate Change and Egypt's Battle
(Earth Sciences)

All countries of the world are concerned with the issue of climate change because all countries will suffer its negative impact.

Global Warming… Danger at All Measures! (Part II)
(Earth Sciences)

What if we do not stop CO2 emissions in the atmosphere?

The Rite of Spring
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Fantasia has held a special place in my heart. I remember watching it as a little kid, and still vividly recall its segments.

The Elements Wrath: Volcanic Eruptions
(Earth Sciences)

One of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history is that of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79. 

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