Articles (Animals)

The Genius of the Crow: Amazing Facts about Its Cognitive Abilities
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

People have long been fascinated by the intelligence of crows; can a brain the size of a human thumb really hold such remarkable intelligence?


Chemistry of Unconsciousness: The Smell of Fear
(Human Body)

Have you ever suddenly felt nervous as you stepped into a room full of people waiting for a job interview or a life-changing exam?


Can Ants Inspire Revolutionary Robotic Innovations?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The Weaver Ant exhibits a unique behavior that has long baffled scientists for their strength and teamwork efficiency.

What Do You Know about Trypophobia?
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever experienced a chill all over your body, tightness in your chest, or even nausea upon seeing a cluster of small holes close?


The Superhero Bee!
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Imagine a world without honey, fresh fruits, or flowers blooming in Spring! Sounds like a nightmare; right! However, this is what will happen if bees disappear


The World through their Eyes: In the Air
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

People assume that bats are blind, but this is totally wrong. All bat species can see pretty well, although their vision is not as good as most night-hunting animals


When Nature Speaks: What Animals Tell Us About Climate Change
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animals have become a vital source for understanding the impacts of climate change through their behavior and physical changes.


Bizarre Animals’ Defense Mechanisms
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animals use numerous astonishing mechanisms to survive. 

Whales on the Decline: A Threat to Planet Earth
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Whales are the largest and smartest ocean creatures.

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.

 

Introduction to Animal Behavior
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animal behavior includes processes through which animals perceive the world and the internal state of their bodies, and react to changes.


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.


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.

The World through their Eyes: On Land
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

If you think that all creatures on this planet see objects the same way we do, then you are wrong.

Jellyfish Stings
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

There is nothing that embodies the joy of summer more than a fun day at the beach! However, an unexpected encounter with a jellyfish can bring the most fun day to a sudden and painful end.

The Ant Effect
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Ants are resilient creatures; they have survived on a changing Earth for around 140 to 168 million years.

Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (2): Encounters and Revelations
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In real life, many of the accounts of mermaid sightings were given by sailors and fishermen. 

Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (1)
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Water bodies have always inspired myths and legends because of the central role they play in most societies.

Cocoon Makers: From Natural Talent to Genetic Enhancement
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Commonly known as the queen of textiles, silk is elegant, soft, and durable. Yet, technological advancement never fails to make things better. 


Birders
(Education, Business, and Society)

Birders play a role in the conservation of nature; they assist scientists, researchers, and environmental specialists by participating in birding events, a practice known as citizen science.


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