Articles

The Story of the Best Astronomical Picture of the 20th Century
(Science in Arts and Culture)

At the end of 1999, international cultural authorities competed in an open poll on the so-called “Best Thing” of the 20th century. NASA's website asked people to vote for the best astronomical picture captured in the 20th century.


Caroline Herschel: An Iconic Woman Astronomer
(Inventions and Innovations)

The German-born English astronomer, Caroline Herschel, was the first woman to discover a comet, to be officially recognized in a scientific position and get paid for her contribution to science.

How Do the Blind Dream?
(Health and Diseases)

Sometimes when we miss someone, we wish to see them even if just in our dreams; we then dream of them, but without knowing how dreams occur?


The Science behind Scenography
(Science in Arts and Culture)

We live within worlds of stories, and we use stories to shape these worlds. 

Hypatia: The Bride and Martyr of Science
(Inventions and Innovations)

Human history has witnessed tragedies and horrors that the people of science have endured confronting extremism and intolerance.


Architectural Acoustics
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Good architectural acoustics is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It impacts everything; from employee productivity in the office settings, to the market value of real estate.


Bio-Art: Science and Art in Harmony
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art and science have been in harmony throughout the ages, contributing to achieve sometimes interesting and strange results; Bio-art is one example of them.


Meet the Artist
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

I like the artist’s style, he is very talented. Let’s take a photo with him.


The Planet with Diamond Rain
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Have you ever imagined that the sky can rain something other than water? To rain diamonds for example? 

Wild Artists
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When I was surfing the internet, a clip popped up displaying a young female elephant painting a picture of an elephant running and holding a flower in its trunk.


Architecture: The Ultimate Union of Science and Art
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Architecture has always been a reflection of the evolution of not only mankind and human nature, but also of science and technology.


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.

Marie Curie; Up Close and Personal
(Inventions and Innovations)

Marie Skłodowska, known today as Madame Curie, was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 7 November 1867. 

Individual versus Team Sports
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

If you are a parent of young children like myself, you would probably be weighing the options for signing them up for a sport.

Art: The Offspring of Light
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art, a major aspect of culture, was, is, and will always be born from light. 

Inventions that Make Our Day: Razors, Coffee, and Zippers
(Inventions and Innovations)

From the moment you wake up till you go to bed at night; do you ever stop to think about all the inventions you used during the day, and will continue to use every day? (Razors, Coffee, and the Zipper)

New Year Resolutions: Maybe You Should Not Worry This Year!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is this time of year when a Christmas tree in the corner of our living room glows with the buds of hope and aspirations for a new coming year. 

Art and Science; an Unfathomed Tie
(Science in Arts and Culture)

The close relation between the production of works of art and all strands of science and nature could be tighter than many of us could imagine


The Toilet: The One Invention No One Can Do Without
(Inventions and Innovations)

The idea that Mr. Thomas Crapper invented the first toilet in the 18th century is a common misconception. The fact is simple toilets have been used since Babylonian times. However, in 1596, Sir John Harrington, the poet and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, invented an indoor water closet that apparently had most of the basic features of today’s restroom, even a flush toilet. However, the invention was largely ignored by the rest of society.

The Inkblot Test
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Have you ever come across an entertaining personality quiz entitled the “Inkblot Test” while skimming through the Internet? If you have not come across this test yet, let me tell you about it.


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