Articles

Katherine Johnson: NASA’s Human Computer
(Inventions and Innovations)

The African–American physicist, space scientist, and mathematician Katherine Johnson was born in 1918 in a small town in West Virginia, USA.


Capturing the Night Sky
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

We often hear the saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words”. It is indeed true; images can invoke one’s feelings and fuel imagination to no end. 


Astrology vs. Astronomy
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Astronomy, as a field of science, is the scientific study of the universe: the motions, positions, sizes, composition, and behavior of astronomical objects.


Mars: Where did the atmosphere go?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

With its coppery red color and the mysteries surrounding it, Mars has always been a fascinating planet; it has been an object of interest...


Mind-Blowing Space Facts (2)
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Are we alone in the Universe? What exactly is dark matter? How did our solar system form initially? Endless unanswered questions about space; it is practically a wonderland of mystery.


Mind-Blowing Space Facts (1)
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Are we alone in the Universe? What exactly is dark matter? How did our solar system form initially? Endless unanswered questions about space; it is practically a wonderland of mystery.


The Martian: A Reality?
(Science in Arts and Culture)

With all the attention Mars has been getting lately, and the great scientific work that is helping us understand more about the cold deserted Red Planet, more and more people are learning about the exciting discoveries taking place.


Oswald Avery: The Unsung Genetics Genius
(Inventions and Innovations)

If you are a loyal fan of our popular science magazine SCIplanet—the Autumn 2016 issue* in particular—you may think we have already tackled all DNA pioneers.

Professor Madjid Samii: The Top World Neurosurgeon
(Inventions and Innovations)

Neurosurgery is a stressful and demanding career, as long hours are spent with patients who have life-threatening diseases and chronic illnesses.

Ig Nobel Prize: Laugh, and then Think!
(Inventions and Innovations)

What if I told you that there is a parody set of Nobel Prizes awarded annually for trivial scientific achievements.

Time-Measuring Devices throughout Ages
(Inventions and Innovations)

It is easy to see what time it is by just checking your cellphone or your wristwatch; however, it was not always that easy.

Who Invented the Photocopier?
(Inventions and Innovations)

We have all used photocopiers at one time or another; to copy documents or pages from books for work or study.

Eye Glasses through the Magnifying Lens
(Inventions and Innovations)

Do you suffer from poor eyesight? Have you ever imagined what your world would look like without your glasses? It would, definitely, be blurry.

Ignaz Semmelweis: Killed by Ignorance
(Inventions and Innovations)

If you check your hands under the microscope, certainly you would be surprised! Our hands contain millions of microbes, most of which are harmless, but some can easily cause colds, flu, diarrhea, and other life-threatening diseases.

William Lawrence Bragg: Youngest Nobel Laureate in Physics
(Inventions and Innovations)

Although William Lawrence Bragg (1890−1971) is the second youngest Nobel Laureate after Malala Yousafzai, he is the youngest ever to receive it in a scientific field.


Young Innovators: Eesha Khare
(Inventions and Innovations)

Every other day, we hear about a new technological breakthrough, or a new exciting innovation that someone has developed; we are truly...


Belinda Parmar: Little Miss Geek
(Inventions and Innovations)

Many people tend to believe that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are “manly” subjects, and that women...


Zea Tongeman: The Cool Geek Girl
(Inventions and Innovations)

Being a technology geek, the 14-year-old Zea Tongeman applied technology to create an application on any device that encourages people to recycle while having fun.

Successful Egyptian Startups
(Education, Business, and Society)

Have you ever had an idea that can be developed into a business. Well, this article presents four successful “startups” by young Egyptians; a “startup” being an entrepreneurial venture or a new business in the first stage of its operations. 

Breaking Down Plastics with Bacteria
(Inventions and Innovations)

It is evident that plastics bring many societal benefits and offer future technological and medical advances. However, once plastic materials are created, they never go away! 


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