Science Square (Issue 131)
Smart prosthetic hand combines both human and robot control Zhuang et al. Shared human–robot proportional control of a…
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Science Square (Issue 127)
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach to translate brain waves into speech Akbari et al. Towards reconstructing intelligible…
Hot, But Can’t Do Without: The wisdom behind the hotness of peppers
Like all omnivorous foods, peppers – both hot and sweet – have been created in unique, wise ways…
The Human Skin and Its Web of Vessels
We tend to overlook our skin, but it performs many vital functions for our bodies – including coming…
Don’t Let Me Down
As we enjoy and appreciate so many things in life, hair is usually among the blessings most of…
Coal, Diamond, and Man
All of the physical and chemical conditions of the earth are created in a way to make life…
Is the World Turning for Nothing?
In old times, ships that set out for long journeys could not reach their exact destination in spite…
Writing of Our Worries
1- Writing of Our Worries Original Article: Ramirez G. et al., Science 331, 211 (2011). We have had…
The Sun: The Source We Cannot Utilize
The sun gives out about 1.17×1031 kJ (kilojoule) energy every year. Only one and half trillionth of this…
I Am the Earth
My existence is essential for human life, and only human beings can truly appreciate my value. I was…
Biogas as a Clean Energy
Recent years have witnessed rapid industrialization and population growth, along with profligate consumption of energy. This in turn…
The Wonderer
When you travel long enough and become a stranger to every land you step on, you stop having…
What Makes the Planets Revolve around the Sun?
The Sun consists of three parts: the interior, the outer layer, and the solar atmosphere. The outer layer…
The Miracles of Water
Water is the most abundant substance in our world. It has one of the simplest possible chemical formulas:…
The Golden Ratio
It is very obvious that there is an amazing system at work in the universe. Words are usually…