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Al-Zahrawi: The Father of Surgery
(Inventions and Innovations)

Andalusian Physician Albucasis—Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi—(died 1037), who is considered the father of surgical medicine due to the fact that he was the first surgeon to use surgical threads made from feline intestines, applying a correct scientific methodology.


Whales Valley: From Ocean to Desert
(Earth Sciences)

The features of Planet Earth change across the ages; a prime example is the Whales Valley at the heart of the Western Desert of Egypt.

 

How Circadian Rhythm Affects Your Mood…
(Human Body)

Have you ever woken up and felt that you were down without any apparent or valid tangible reason? 


Moon, Volcanoes, and Earth
(Earth Sciences)

When we think of volcanoes, we tend to consider them as a 100% earthly behavior; however, scientists have taken time to discover if there is something else urging volcanoes to erupt.


Chemistry of Mummification: from Mummies to Modern Sciences
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Man has always been haunted by the idea of immortality and preserving the body after death; mummification was one of the most prominent methods used by the ancient Egyptians to do so.


Coffee High
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Coffee is as much a part of the morning ritual as brushing your teeth and making the bed. According to its adherents, it can alternately keep you calm, sharpen your mind, or provide the vital boost to make it through an all-nighter.


Top Causes of Back Pain: Disc Herniation
(Health and Diseases)

A herniated disc is not just a health issue, but it also affects our lifestyle; prevention is the best option to maintain a healthy body and for a better life.


The Chemistry of Tears
(Human Body)

Tears play a crucial role in conveying our deepest emotions; in addition to their emotional significance, they are also scientifically important.

Horizon: Where Sky and Earth Meet
(Earth Sciences)

Do you know that there are several types of horizons? What are they? What is the difference between them? What is the importance of horizons in navigation? How far is the horizon?


From Pea Breeding to Laws of Inheritance: How did Gregor Mendel write a New Story in Biology?
(Inventions and Innovations)

Gregor Mendel, the founder of modern genetics, had no idea that his experiments on peas in the Brno monastery garden would lead him to a great discovery in biology.

Spacesuit Chemistry!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Something as fragile as a human being entering the realm of the outer space requires a material that is lightweight yet durable enough to protect astronauts as they explore the universe.


The Secrets of Earth
(Earth Sciences)

Stratigraphy is the science field concerned with studying the layers of sedimentary rocks and what they contain from deposits and fossils, indicating how these layers were created and formed.


Mystery of the Delicate, Sturdy Eggshell
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

One of the most unpleasant experiences is when I receive my groceries order and find one or more broken eggs. If only eggshells were not so delicate! But, are they really so?

Color Energy
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Color is an important element of interior design; it is connected to various areas of our body and affects the user emotionally, physically, and mentally.


Smartphone Pinky and Thumb: Do Your Fingers Need a Rest?
(Health and Diseases)

You might have heard of a pinky promise; a gesture that indicates making a sincere promise both parties should keep, but have you heard of the term “smartphone pinky”?

 


Out of Orbit
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The history of spacefaring includes failures that remind us of the dangers of venturing to space.


Benefits of Base Run
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever considered including base run exercise in your training schedule?

Top Ten Modern Child Prodigies
(Inventions and Innovations)

Prodigy is someone who is very advanced in one area, usually not all areas, and years ahead of his/her peers.


Cucumbers Do not Grow Underground!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Children connected to nature see how plants grow, understanding what grows above or below ground, and the work involved in farming.


Uranus and Halley: Two Coincidental Discoveries
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

William Herschel detected  a strange object, which was a turning point, while Edmund Halley died before seeing the comet he predicted to return.


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