Morning glories are easy to grow and fairly low-maintenance. In balcony gardens they need a lot of water and at least a bucket-sized...

The Akitu festival falls on the first day of the Babylonian and Assyrian month of Nisan near the Spring Equinox (March or April). Akitu...

Ur is a prominent city-state in ancient Mesopotamia. Founded c. 3800 BCE, Ur is a coastal city on the Persian Gulf. It slowly moves...

Laser communication uses light to send data. It's faster and more efficient than radio waves. The amount of information transmitted is...

Human microchips are often smaller than a rice grain. In Sweden, implants are already in use for convenience. They unlock gym doors,...

Satellites, spacecraft and astronauts must communicate with Earth. It's necessary for mission success, data transfer and astronaut...

Radio waves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, created when electric charges move. Waves travel through space at the speed of...

Iran has a critical and often controversial position on the world stage. In the eastern Middle East, Iran is a primarily Muslim country...

Wind turbines use renewable energy, the power of the wind. They transform wind force into electricity. The process is built upon...

Ninshubur is the sukkal of Inanna (Ishtar) in ancient Mesopotamia. Divine vizier and problem-fixer, goddess Ninshubur is worshipped in...

Robotics combines design, construction, and operation so machines can perform tasks automatically. Robots are a wide range of creations...

Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Many rely on its stimulating effects. Caffeine occurs naturally in over...

The Four Holy Beasts (四聖獸), Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn, are integral to Taiwanese culture. Each beast represents unique...

Black tapioca is the sweet ingredient of bubble tea or boba, a popular drink originating in Taiwan. Tapioca is from cassava root, a...

Taiwan is an island off the southeastern coast of China, with thousands of years of history marked by diverse cultures, agricultural...

Bitcoin is a digital currency launched in 2009. It can be an investment opportunity or method for online transactions. Bitcoin operates...

Cryptocurrency is a revolutionary financial technology of the 21st century. As digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography,...

Canada's space program includes the Canadarm2, an extendible arm on the International Space Station, and multitalented robot Dextre....

Pakistan is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and a modern nuclear power rising in the world space race. Pakistan's history is...

The Indus River Valley Civilization emerges around 3300 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. From advanced urban planning to...