Articles

The Worldwide Work Web
(Education, Business, and Society)

Each wave of technology overturns its predecessor but the development of computing technologies is more than a chain of innovation.


The Periodic Table through a Magnifying Glass
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

It took scientists 2200 years, from Greece in 400 BCE to Europe in 1800, to grasp what elements really are, because most are too changeable.


Black, Brown, Red, or Yellow!
(Health and Diseases)

Hair coloring is very popular today, with over 75% of women coloring their hair and a growing percentage of men following suit. How does hair color work?

Dye Hard!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Woman: I wish I could turn back time and get my hair color back. Fairy: Don’t cry; the Hair Dye Fairy is here to make your wish come true.


Supermalaria
(Health and Diseases)

If you are planning to travel to Southeast Asia, you have to be aware of mosquitos and the diseases they may cause. 

Lise Meitner and the Nobel Prize Controversy
(Inventions and Innovations)

The splitting of atoms—nuclear fission—was a discovery that changed our world. Few, however, know that a woman physicist participated in the discovery of the real power of nuclear energy.

It is not always about the Food: Adha Mubarak
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Muslims honor this event worldwide and enjoy festive meals; this year, why not add more fun to the celebrations and do one or more science activities with your children?


Chemistry of Summer
(Health and Diseases)

Becoming a science communicator has made me curious about the chemistry behind everything I use. As we approach the summer, I found myself compelled to how to enjoy it while staying healthy.


Generating Electricity from the Human Body
(Human Body)

With the technological advances of this age, you can expect what we once thought of as science fiction to be reflected in real life.


A Letter to a Young Scientist
(Education, Business, and Society)

I am writing to you today because I was informed that you have chosen science for a career. Well, congratulations my dear!


Solar Eclipses: When the Sun Hides and We Seek!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

A total solar eclipse is a lifetime experience; the air temperature falls; the sky darkens; even stars and planets appear in daytime; animals get confused: in the darkness of totality bats fly and birds sleep!

Blue Gold
(Earth Sciences)

Can you imagine your life without water? Of course not, life without water is impossible; we need water to survive.


E-Education
(Education, Business, and Society)

In 21st-century economy, higher levels of educational attainment correlate to higher earnings; skills and fields of training are an important currency in job markets.

Forever Young!
(Health and Diseases)

Getting wrinkles is a natural process; it is something we cannot avoid, and it starts happening in our twenties and thirties. Thankfully, there are affordable and effective ways to hold back the formation of wrinkles and keep our skin looking younger for a longer time.


Rare Astronomical Phenomena
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The skies never stop amazing us with numerous, fascinating, and often rare astronomical phenomena.

Working with Nature
(Education, Business, and Society)

We all have different jobs that impact our societies differently, bur have you ever thought what it would be like if you have a job that mainly aims at protecting and conserving nature?


Sleeping during Working Hours!
(Education, Business, and Society)

I visited Japan in 2001 on a scientific mission; after going through my visit's program, I was surprised to see sleeping cabins to use during working hours!


The Mystery of Shark Attacks
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Back in 2010, a series of bloody shark attacks terrorized the normally serene beaches of Sharm-Elsheikh. The attacks were so ferocious that experts were at a loss explaining the unprecedented behavior.


The Deadly Dish
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The Egyptian Ministry of Health warns people every year from eating fesikh to decrease the risk food poisoning that may be fatal if not properly treated.


Chemistry and Beauty
(Health and Diseases)

Women pay a lot of attention to their looks without considering the potential harm of using some products for a long time, the result of which may be the destruction of their beauty, or even illness.


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