Articles (Food)

Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Inventions and Innovations)

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

You are What You Eat: Maintain Your Body
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Everything you put in your mouth is processed through the digestive system that help extract the nutrients and discard waste products.


Inventions and the Culture of Creativity
(Inventions and Innovations)

Inventions, based on scientific creativity, laid the foundation for the progress of humanity in several domains, especially that of technology.


Malnutrition: A Growing Threat
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Lack of food leads to malnutrition, which causes damage to the functions of the body, and is common in the poorer and developing countries.


Food Supply Chains: From Crisis to Opportunity
(Earth Sciences)

Although the food produced globally can feed the whole world’s population, one-third of all the food produced is either lost or wasted.


What do Vegetarians Eat in Eid Al-Adha?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

When it is time to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, vegetarians face a problem in choosing food; we present alternatives to fit the celebrative atmosphere.

Tips To Avoid Weight Gain During Feasts
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Feasts are one of the key factors influencing weight gain but this is not inevitable and can certainly be avoided.


Seven Health Benefits of Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sometimes we worry that we will get tired and weak when fasting for long hours; however, the amazing thing is fasting has many health benefits.


Smoked Herring Fish Manufacturing; Advantages and Disadvantages
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

This year, Sham el-Nessim coincides with the holy month of Ramadan; have you ever tried eating herring fish on fasting days before?

How Cooking Affects the Nutrient Content of Vegetables
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Vegetables can be served fresh or cooked by different techniques, but do they maintain their full nutritional value after cooking?

Digging Hope
(Earth Sciences)

Lack of fresh and healthy drinking water is a serious problem that is addressed through a number of methods, such as digging lakes or wells.


Climate Smart Agriculture
(Earth Sciences)

Food security is a serious issue facing a growing population at a time of climate change, which is unpredictable and not fully understood.


Can Aquacultures Feed the World without Collapsing the Marine Food Chain?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

If you are craving fish; no matter how you buy it or what type you will have on your plate, it will be sourced in one of two ways: capture or aquaculture.

A Brief History of the Banana
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Most of us cannot imagine the world without the banana; it is one of the globe’s most favorite fruits. In 2019 alone, over 115 million tonnes of bananas were produced.

The Working Duck: Integrated Rice-Duck Agriculture
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Some farmers are shying away from their overreliance on chemicals in farming and instead turning to old farming methods; one being integrated rice-duck farming.


Better Genes for More Crops
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Gene editing in plants aims to increase their nutritional value and fruit size, as well as enhance their ability to resist diseases and pests, and prolonging their shelf life.


Hydroponics: Soil-less Agriculture
(Earth Sciences)

Farmers use hydroponics to grow plants that need hard-to-maintain soil conditions. This technique depends on growing plants in nutrient solutions with or without the use of an artificial medium to provide mechanical support.


Vegetarianism: The Pros and Cons
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

While some people cannot imagine a day without meat, others insist that a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is the best way to enjoy food and stay healthy.


Citius, Altius, Fortius: Let’s Talk Science!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” reflects the history of the Olympic Games that have long been closely associated to science.


Let Us Burn More Fat
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Metabolism has a miraculous ability to turn the overweight into healthy, slim human beings; let us then find out more about it.


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