Articles

The Compass: Heading North
(Inventions and Innovations)

To this day, no one knows exactly when the compass was first used, or who invented it; what we know is that it dates back to the 11th century.


Autoimmune Diseases
(Health and Diseases)

The immune system normally defends the body against diseases and infections; however, it sometimes does not function as such.


Recording and Emitting Sound
(Inventions and Innovations)

The first electrical speaker device was constructed and patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.

Surviving The Summer
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Tips for surviving the upcoming hot Summer days.

No More Ink Spills: The Ballpoint Pen
(Inventions and Innovations)

Although the Hungarian brothers Georg and Ladislao Biro did not perfect the technology, they did succeed in creating what would still be recognized as a ballpoint pen today.

The Elevator: Going Up? Going Down?
(Inventions and Innovations)

The next time you ride an elevator, take a look around; there is a good chance you will spot the "Otis" name.

Ring Ring! Wake Up!
(Inventions and Innovations)

The earliest alarm clock dates back to around 250 BCE, and was invented by the Greeks.


Braille System: Feel the Words
(Education, Business, and Society)

The code named after Louis Braille is the standard form of writing and reading used by blind people in virtually every language around the world. 

Surviving Ramadan in Summers
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The days of Ramadan have been getting hotter and longer for some years now. This presents a challenge for pious Muslims, who have to fast from dawn to dusk, nearly 15 hours, in the scorching heat.

Green Homes
(Education, Business, and Society)

Usually we think of a traditional-looking house or building, made of concrete and bricks, but has it always been that way?

Fungi Furniture
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Would you imagine sitting on a chair made of fungi? Or dining on a table made of fungi?

Why Cannot We Breathe Underwater?
(Human Body)

Have you ever wondered why we cannot breathe underwater although water contains oxygen. 


It Is Not Always About Food: Ramadan
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

This Ramadan, why not make the month-long fast more fun and carry out one or more science activities with your children? 


Nano Elements of Nature: Fire
(Earth Sciences)

Believe it or not, scientists have managed, applying nanotechnology, to produce fire-resistant fabrics.

Nano Technology and Air Pollution
(Earth Sciences)

The environment-friendly scientific communities have provided nanotechnology solutions to the problem of chaning air properties.


The Sky of May 2018 has Astronomical Phenomena other than Ramadan Crescent
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

By mid-May 2018, people will be observing the sky for the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of fasting rituals. 

Why Do We Wear Heavy Clothes in Winter?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Why do we need to wear heavy clothes during Winter?

Nano Technology and Water Desalination
(Earth Sciences)

A research team has innovated a nanotechnology water desalination system that works on the ion levels.

Making Water-Repelling Sand Using Nanotechnology
(Earth Sciences)

Water-repelling sand is an example of how nanotechnology can lead to drastic changes in the behavior of materials.


Life in Captivity
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Wild animals in captivity are denied everything; they are unable to do what is natural and important to them.


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