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Uncovering the Giza’s pyramids’ secret with… Cosmic particles!
“Just because a mystery is 4500 years old doesn’t mean it can’t be solved…” is the motivation for the Scan Pyramids project. Created, designed, and coordinated by the Faculty of Engineering of Cairo and the French HIP Institute (Heritage, Innovation, and Preservation), this project uses the most innovative non-destructive technologies. It will be used by…
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FabLabs – a small step for a man, a giant leap toward accessibility of innovation
A place where there are technological machines like 3D printing or cutting laser, opening for everybody and for free; it sounds like a utopia, isn’t it? Guess what? It exists! We called these places FabLabs: Fabrication laboratory. Developed firstly in the USA, these spaces are more and more developing in Europe and should further increase…
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Earthquakes don’t kill, buildings do!
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that takes place in the lithosphere layer of the earth. Ones have occurred in many parts of the planet so far, and thousands of people have lost their lives due to negligence. One of the major earthquakes that happened closest to today is the Kahramanmaras earthquakes, with 7.9 and 7.8…
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Slow down: Fast food
The fact is, that following a healthy diet doesn’t go in line with eating regularly in fast food restaurants. Fast food is typically loaded with calories, sodium, and unhealthy fat. This is very harmful to human health. It also tends to be low in nutrients and almost totally lacking in fruit, vegetables, and fiber. That…
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Forgive like Rwandan
“In all my travels, I’ve never seen a country’s population more determined to forgive, and to build and succeed than in Rwanda.” – Rick Warren At Johannesburg airport, the airline staff lady asked me to repeat my final destination twice as if there was something wrong with travelling to Rwanda. Kigali, I replicated with confidence.…
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Stress Management 101: How to deal with stress?
Stress can be defined as a state of worry, mental tension caused by a problematic situation, or a feeling of physical anxiety. Scientifically, it can be defined as an alarm system in our brains. When the brain sees a threat, it signals to our body to release stress hormones, and the heart rate&blood pressure increase.…
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Future of natural selection
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. – Charles Darwin Imagine if we were able to cure genetic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hemophilia and even AIDS. Technically, we have a technique to do…
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I’ll always remember us that way
Why do we always realize how much someone loved us, way too late? I had a treasure in front of me all this time. A real man. A real love. The only love that someone can ask for. I let it go. I will never forget his words: “I believed you were the one”, “Can…
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The impact of anonymity and art
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Banksy Each of us is often attracted to the unknown. Human curiosity and the desire to look into the mystery are indomitable traits. There is a subconscious urge to be carried away by uncertainty. Precisely that uncertainty as a condition fits perfectly in one of the…
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From idea to reality: the project that inspires women
While the proportion of women entrepreneurs in Europe is increasing, there is still a significant gender gap in entrepreneurship. Addressing this gap requires a joint effort to provide greater access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, address systemic biases, and promote diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship. With the Promoting Women Environment Entrepreneurship project, we…
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Portugal: A Place to Make a Difference, One Smile at a Time
Nestled along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal invites volunteers to explore its rich history, gorgeous architecture, and breathtaking landscapes while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the local community. What makes this country truly special, however, is the hospitable and friendly culture that radiates through a simple smile and a “cafezinho.”…
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