#11 – Is There Life Beyond Earth? (Part Three): The Signatures of Life
Summary in seconds: the historical prospective of “Are we alone in this Universe?” – from imaginary creatures to biosignatures, the ten signatures of life, and the topic of my next article in this series. Are we alone in this universe? A historical prospective This question is as old as ancient human myths that linked twinkling […]
#10 – Unveiling the Role of Bioengineered Cornea in Blindness Eradication
Summary in Seconds: overview the functions of the human cornea, and its disorders, like keratoconus. With the high demand for corneal implants, can bioengineered corneal implants save the day. The cornea is the clear front portion of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Its transparency enables light to enter the eye, […]
#9 – Is there life beyond Earth? (Part Two) UFOs: A New Perspective
Summary in seconds: the Tic Tac incident, the New York Times joins the Military in changing our perception of UFOs, whistleblowers spell the beans in a congressional hearing, from searching for green aliens to looking for the “signatures of life”, the topic of my next article of this series. On November 14, 2004, U.S. Navy […]
#8 – Viral Resilience Uncovered: How Bats Protect Themselves from Infections?
Summary in seconds: exploring bats’ distinctive features, bats’ role as asymptomatic viral reservoirs, bats’ avoidance of viruses, revealing an antiviral protein in bat genes, and an ongoing 60-million-year arms race between bats and viruses. Ranked as the second most diverse and geographically widespread mammalian order, bats emerge as truly unusual creatures. Beyond their unique capability […]
#7 – Is There Life Beyond Earth? (Part One) Are We Alone in the Universe?
Summary in seconds: do people believe in the existence of life beyond Earth? A recently declassified US report spills the beans on this subject, prompting the question: “what do we ‘really’ know about intelligent extraterrestrials?” The focus of my upcoming article in this series. Before embarking on a profound exploration of this intriguing topic, […]
#6 – Unforeseen Animal Virus Found in Pig Heart Transplanted into Maryland Man*
Summary in seconds: the first genetically modified pig heart transplant to a Maryland man resulted in earlier success followed by fatal heart swelling a setback not a decisive failure. Unraveling Xenotransplantation’s promise amid urgent demand for human spare parts. On the chilly morning of Friday, January 7th of last year*, 57-year-old David Bennett Sr. stood […]
#5 – Illuminating Proxima B: Unraveling the Mystery Behind its Artificial Lights*
Summary in Seconds: a reminder of James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and its goals, what is Proxima B and why is it special, artificial lights on an exoplanet and what do they mean. In the third article of Forefront of Science (FOS), published on 03-21-2023, I highlighted the “James Webb Space Telescope” (JWST) as a […]
4# – Unveiling the Schizophrenia Puzzle: How a Brain ‘Signature’ May Lead to Early Diagnosis
Summary in seconds: schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder with an uncertain cause, but several risk factors are involved. Heredity plays a significant role in its development. Recent research highlights the potential of EEG microstates for early screening and detection of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia1 is a severe mental disorder marked by abnormal interpretations of reality. It […]
#3 – Introducing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
Summary in seconds: the James Webb Space Telescope1 (JWST), promises to revolutionize astronomy with its powerful capabilities. Compared to the Hubble, JWST will push the boundaries further and enable groundbreaking discoveries. It is designed to stay cool using sunshield technology. Currently, JWST is located in space, and we can see its awe-inspiring images now. The […]
#2 – Forefront of science, why?
Summary in seconds: “Science” and “Sweat*” the two pillars of success for individuals and societies. The three stages of science and where does “Forefront of Science” fit in their sequence of these three stages of science. The goal of the “Forefront of Sciences” and its anticipated influence on young Arab and Muslim readers. The potential […]