Articles

The Elusive Genius: Mr. Satoshi Nakamoto
(Inventions and Innovations)

For years, the genius mathematician responsible for the creation of Bitcoin—the first ever digital cryptocurrency—remained unknown. 


As Able As Anyone
(Health and Diseases)

While sport has value in everyone’s life, it is even more important in the life of a person with disability thanks to its rehabilitative influence. 


The Invention of Printing: Spread the Word!
(Inventions and Innovations)

Throughout history, people have invented many machines that forever changed the world; the Gutenberg Printing Press is one of them.


The Alphabet of Chemistry
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Every material in the world is composed of different combinations of about 100 elements that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through ordinary chemistry.

The Pen: Transporter of Knowledge
(Inventions and Innovations)

No doubt that writing is part and parcel of the human pursuit of knowledge. Teaching, learning, and documenting sciences have all depended on it. 


Animal Testing
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Laboratory animals are most commonly used in biomedical research, education, and product safety testing. 

How Sustainable Is The Fashion Industry?
(Education, Business, and Society)

When we talk about protecting the environment and sustainability, for the most part we do not talk about the fashion industry. 


Silver Lining
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

In Laymen terms, silver is classified among precious metals, which are attractive but not very chemically active.

Extraterrestrial Farming
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

With ongoing man-made and natural calamities hitting Earth, scientists are working on several projects that aim to find other planets suitable for life. 

Max Planck: The Founder of Quantum Theory (Q&A)
(Inventions and Innovations)

A brilliant ninth-grade student once visited my office, to ask some questions that intrigued him while reading Carl Sagan’s Romance of Science


Common Sports Injuries
(Health and Diseases)

Football fans, especially Egyptians, were devastated by Mohamed Salah’s injury in the final match of the Champions League last May. 

Smart Techniques for Smarter Education
(Education, Business, and Society)

Teachers use different tools to facilitate their hard profession; one of which is the writing board, which is the oldest and best known tool.

Stephen Hawking: A Legacy of Hope
(Inventions and Innovations)

A disease as grave as ALS could have broken any spirit; however, some people’s strength and determination are stronger than any disease; Stephen Hawking is one of those towering figures.

Pascal: A Literary Scientist
(Inventions and Innovations)

We have to pause in deep thought and awe when it comes to an exceptional genius who successfully combined science, literature, and religious thinking.

E-learning in Africa
(Education, Business, and Society)

Any nation aiming to join the ranks of advanced nations must first and foremost look to its educational system.

Parkour: The Art of Movement
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Running, leaping, and climbing through the city is not restricted to Spiderman or Ninja Turtles.

Sport Psychology
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Great athletic talents quickly fade due to certain issues; proving that physical exercise alone is not enough to achieve success.

Outside the Box
(Education, Business, and Society)

Outsourcing can be a smart business decision if done correctly, but it can also be detrimental to business.


Biomechanics: Work Out Smarter, Not Harder
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Biomechanics is the science that studies the body’s motion; it is an extensive interaction between biology and mechanics.

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