Articles


Nutrition Education in Schools: An Investment in a Healthy Future
(Education, Business, and Society)

Teaching the principles of healthy nutrition in schools aims at empowering children to adopt healthy habits throughout their life.


Lymphoma and the CAR T-Cell Treatment
(Health and Diseases)

For patients with advanced forms of lymphoma, finding innovative solutions rather than traditional treatment options becomes crucial.


Portraying Earth
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Cartography is an ancient discipline and a unique mixture of science, art, and technology; it calls for a variety of in-depth knowledge and skills.


How Do Pollen Grains Protect Honeybees from Diseases?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Pollen grains are usually microscopic and measured in micrometers; yet, they protect honeybees from diseases that affect them as well as plants.


Desalination Innovation: New Material Chemistry for Affordable Water in the Red Sea Region
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Water scarcity is critical in the Red Sea region, where limited rainfall and growing populations necessitate reliance on desalination.


How Social Media Reshaped our Perspective on Sickness
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Social media has put information at everyone's fingertips, but what impact is this having on how we perceive medical advice?


Fear of Cheese (Turophobia)
(Health and Diseases)

It never crossed my mind that a tiny piece of cheese could cause someone panic, until I met a person who cannot even look at it.


3D Printing in Space
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The immense progress of 3D printing is going into a new era of manufacturing, in environments vastly different from ours on Earth.


Flipping through the Future: The Back Story
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Fiction writers are known for creativity, ability to portray the past, capture the present and visualize the future in ways that get readers thinking.


Who is Craig Venter?
(Inventions and Innovations)

It is impossible to discuss the genomic revolution without mentioning Craig Venter, one of the most influential and controversial scientists.


DIM: A Natural Compound Could Reduce Dental Plaques
(Health and Diseases)

3,3′-Diindolylmethane is a natural compound studied for its anti-cancer properties, can reduce biofilm formation—main cause of dental plaque.


The Genius of the Crow: Amazing Facts about Its Cognitive Abilities
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

People have long been fascinated by the intelligence of crows; can a brain the size of a human thumb really hold such remarkable intelligence?


Chemistry of Unconsciousness: The Smell of Fear
(Human Body)

Have you ever suddenly felt nervous as you stepped into a room full of people waiting for a job interview or a life-changing exam?


Between Myth and Reality: Why do Some People Still Believe that the Earth is Flat?
(Earth Sciences)

Some people still cling to the flat-Earth theory until today! Have they never seen the distinctive spherical shape of Earth as seen from satellites?


Microorganisms in the Kitchen: From Fermentation to Food Preservation
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

In the culinary world, several microscopic organisms are unsung heroes and essential tools; the unknown soldiers behind several beloved flavors.


Can Ants Inspire Revolutionary Robotic Innovations?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The Weaver Ant exhibits a unique behavior that has long baffled scientists for their strength and teamwork efficiency.

Survive and Thrive through the Heat
(Education, Business, and Society)

Heat waves are increasing in frequency and becoming more intense; what can we do other than seek refuge in cool air-conditioned areas?


The Science Behind Red Rain
(Earth Sciences)

Rain has always been associated with prosperity and growth, but what if the rain droplets were red?

What Do You Know about Trypophobia?
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever experienced a chill all over your body, tightness in your chest, or even nausea upon seeing a cluster of small holes close?


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