Articles (Scientist)

Rediscovering The Forgotten Scientists: Underrated Mind
(Inventions and Innovations)

Unfortunately, many great scientists go unnoticed and many great discoveries are left anonymous. 

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.


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.

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.


The Brain in Your Belly
(Human Body)

Our gut is home to a vast community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome; this interesting community plays a vital role in our health.


Gaia: Studying Star Clusters in the Milky Way
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In late 2013, the European Space Agency launched the Gaia space observatory mission that observed more than one billion celestial objects.


Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?


Komodo: A Living Dragon with Iron-Coated Teeth
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

While dragons are mythical creatures, the Komodo dragon is a real, living lizard and is one of the closest living examples of a dinosaur.


Dark Web: The Hidden Part of the Internet
(Computers and Information Technology)

The internet we commonly access is known as the surface web; hidden beneath the surface lie the worlds of the deep web and dark web.


Prospects of Discovering Rogue Planets
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The discovery of rogue planets has prompted many questions about the accuracy of the current theories about planets and stars formation.

Science Communication: What is it?
(Education, Business, and Society)

Science communication generally refers to public communication presenting science-related topics to non-experts.


The Farthest COVID-19
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Although COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease, the presence of infected people around animals may allow the virus to jump from humans to new animals.

Sustaining STEM Education
(Education, Business, and Society)

STEM education is a “meta-discipline” based on the integration of disciplinary knowledge.

Egyptology: Champollion’s Gift to Humanity!
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Eminent French scientist Jean Champollion is known for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs using the Rosetta Stone; thus, endowing humanity with the most valuable gift that is the Ancient Egyptian civilization.


Chandra and the Secrets of the Stars
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Our current understanding of the evolutionary stages of massive stars, including black holes, is the result of an extensive theoretical work of an Indian–American scientist, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, better known as Chandra.


The Encyclopedia Industry Era
(Inventions and Innovations)

The era of encyclopedias retrieved what was lost due of vandalism, and to preserve what remained from the memory of the Islamic Civilization.


Animals, too, have Sentiments!
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

"We have known for a long time, but scientists have just recently acknowledged that animals other than humans have emotions." P. Ekman.


Women Scientists in History
(Inventions and Innovations)

Women have a crucial role in maintaining life; they have undeniably and consistently contributed grealty to the development of civilization.

Milestone Nobel Prizes in Chemistry: Ahmed Zewail and Femtochemistry
(Inventions and Innovations)

On this day, renowned chemist Ahmed Zewail was born; an extraordinary scientist who cared about the world and made contribution to society.


Communication through the Ages
(Inventions and Innovations)

Communication in the past was never easy. Today, we communicate easily with people around the globe, and access information whenever needed.


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