Articles

Aquatic Plants: Friend or Foe?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Aquatic plants can live in saltwater or freshwater; they grow in or near water. 

AI: Foe or Ally?
(Computers and Information Technology)

Geoffrey Hinton is a Turing Award winner and is considered one of the godfathers of deep learning; a modern branch of artificial intelligence (AI).


Muscles at Work
(Human Body)

We provide an overview of the types of muscles, and what sports can do.


How Did Some Houses Survive the Los Angeles Fires?
(Education, Business, and Society)

On 7 January 2025, a series of wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, California, in the United States, affecting urban areas as well. 

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

Whales are the largest and smartest ocean creatures.

The Amazing Baking Soda: DIY Experiments
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Baking soda; a science superstar that can create awesome experiments! 

Will Asteroid 2023 DW Collide with Earth?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In this article, we will learn about the asteroid 2023 DW.

Visual Marketing
(Education, Business, and Society)

The main aim of marketers is to attract the attention of consumers or potential buyers.

Nature's Wonders: Blood Falls and the Mariana Trench
(Earth Sciences)

Nature guides us to understand ourselves, our world, and the universe.

Tips for Adolescents: Healthy Growth during Change
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Adolescence is one of the most important stages in the life of any individual. 

Celestial Arts
(Science in Arts and Culture)

For thousands of years artists and scientists have created stories or images about the sky and its constellations to explain our vast universe. 

Breastfeeding vs. Baby Formula
(Health and Diseases)

Nowadays, mothers face great challenges to choose between breastfeeding and baby formula. 

Fire Tornadoes
(Earth Sciences)

Perhaps you saw fire tornadoes for the first time in the videos of the California 2025 wildfires.


Nuclear Power Plants: How Do They Work?
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

The nuclear power plant stands on the border between humanity’s greatest hopes and its deepest fears about the future.

Hans Fischer: The Chemist Who Unlocked the Secrets of Blood and Plants
(Inventions and Innovations)

On 13 November 1930, the German scientist Hans Fischer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 

Digital Dementia: A Threat to Future Generations
(Education, Business, and Society)

Digital dementia is a decline in children's and young people's cognitive and behavioral functions.

An Eye-Opening Journey inside the Brain
(Human Body)

The brain is complex; even though we have discovered several facts about it and its functions, it still hides more within.

Weight Loss Injections: How Do They Work and What Are the Risks?
(Health and Diseases)

In the last few years, weight loss injections have taken center stage as a magical solution for weight loss.

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

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

Honey: The Golden Elixir that Never Spoils
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever bought a honey jar and forgotten it for weeks or months? Have you noticed that it maintains the same texture and taste?

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