Articles (Women)

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Woman and Child)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.


Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Scientists and Inventors)

Marine biologist Rachel Carson is one of the finest nature writers of the 20th c. who challenged that humans could obtain mastery over nature.

Samia Eltemtamy: An Egyptian Scientist and Pioneer of Human Genetics
(Scientists and Inventors)

Children suffering from severe cases attracted Prof. Samia's attention, and she realized that genetics is the key to solving these mysteries.


And Then She Changed the World
(Scientists and Inventors)

Women have played a great role with inventions that have helped further develop the world as we know it, a few of their inventions are presented.


COVID-19: Bringing Inequality to the Forefront
(COVID-19 Pandemic)

The pandemic has highlighted all the problems and inequalities that have been plaguing the world; it has affected the rich and poor  differently.


Women’s Contributions to Scientific Discovery
(Scientists and Inventors)

Many women have made significant scientific discoveries that have contributed to changing the course of science.

The Suffering of Scientists
(Human Civilization)

The vast body of knowledge we enjoy today was not handed to us on a silver platter; it is the outcome of the suffering of many scientists.


The Psychology behind the Gender Pay Gap
(Science Policy and Ethics)

The gender pay gap is a problem in many countries that hits the core of society; it indisputably does not affect females only but the whole family.


Education: Access without Quality?
(Education)

As we continue to pursue access to education for all, we should not assume it implies quality; access alone does not help fulfill life potentials.


Princess Andromeda’s Story: The Iconic Victory of Good over Evil
(Science and Art)

Hollywood produced twice the Greek myth of "Princess Andromeda", which every astronomer, amateur astronomer, or sky observer recalls while looking at the Andromeda Constellation.


Language and Women Empowerment
(Woman and Child)

Women are subject to various forms of discrimination in several countries; this view is clearly reflected in the language we use in our daily life.


Maria Montessori and the Development of Young Minds
(Scientists and Inventors)

The Montessori Method dates back to more than one-hundred years ago, when Dr. Montessori gave the world an educational method, designed to bring the very best in children.


She Set it: Women of the Periodic Table
(Chemistry: Our Life, Our Future)

In 1869, Mendeleev discovered the periodic system, but scientists classified and predicted elements before and after. Females participated effectively in the completion of the Periodic Table as we know nowadays.

Super Pregnant Women
(Woman and Child)

During pregnancy, almost every pregnant woman becomes more sensitive and reactive to the scents around them, describing a heightened awareness and sensitivity to a variety of odors.


Egyptian Researcher Elham Fadaly
(Scientists and Inventors)

The name of Dr. Elham Fadaly has recently become popular in the scientific society, as a research paper she co-authored was published in the renowned Nature magazine. 


Women and Thyroid Health
(Woman and Child)

Research shows that, more and more, women are being diagnosed with thyroid hormone imbalance. Even though men are still prone to suffer from thyroid issues, women are ten times more likely to experience thyroid problems.


Postpartum Depression
(Woman and Child)

Are you a new mother and overwhelmed with a mixture of feelings? Do you suddenly cry without a specific reason? Studies show that almost 60-80% of mothers, whether it is their first baby or not, have these feelings.


Elizabeth Blackwell: America’s First Female Doctor
(Scientists and Inventors)

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive an MD degree from an American medical school in 1849.


Egyptian Scientist Nashwa El-Bendary
(Scientists and Inventors)

Meet the Egyptian scientist Nashwa El-Bendary, winner of the ALECSO and L'Oréal-UNESCO awards.

Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp
(Scientists and Inventors)

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, was born in 1820, to a wealthy family who expected her to make a good marriage and live a conventional upper-class woman’s life. Yet, she had another plan that ended up into a long-lasting celebrated legacy.


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