Ideas worth reading.

Food, Nutrition and Cullinary Arts 22 Oct 2026

Onion cells: Onions are made up of tiny cells that contain different chemicals.

Excerpt Have you ever wondered why cutting an onion brings tears to our eyes? When we slice an onion, it releases a chemical that irritates our eyes, causing them to water. This everyday kitchen experience reveals a little wonder of science hidden in something as simple as an onion!

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Mohamed Mukthar Fathima Mihzana Author

3 min 1

Parenting and Child Development 22 Oct 2026

THEY WON’T REMEMBER WHAT YOU BOUGHT. THEY’LL REMEMBER HOW HOME FELT.

We work hard to give our children education, opportunities, gifts, and security. But what they carry longest may be something simpler: how they felt when they were with us. Did they feel safe? Heard? Understood? Loved—even when they made mistakes?

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AMAS Author

3 min 12

Social Sciences / Criminology & Public Policy 22 Oct 2026

WHY DO WE KNOW MORE PEOPLE BUT FEEL CLOSE TO FEWER?

We know more people than ever, yet many of us feel less connected. A phone can hold hundreds of contacts, but real connection needs time, trust and presence. Perhaps the question isn't how many people know us, but who would notice if we disappeared—and who we would notice.

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AMAS Author

3 min 1

Food, Nutrition and Cullinary Arts 19 Oct 2026

No special science knowledge is needed. Basic knowledge of food and taste is enough.

Discover the simple science behind pineapple, its natural enzyme, and our sense of taste.

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Mohamed Mukthar Fathima Mihzana Author

4 min 9

Technology 19 Oct 2026

WILL AI CHANGE WHAT WE THINK IS OUR OWN?

I wanted to test something: when AI helps me create, how much is still mine? So I took one idea and approached it three ways: written alone, improved by AI, and developed by AI. AI organized my thoughts faster and sometimes said it better than I could. So where does my contribution end? — AMAS

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AMAS Author

9 min 1

Sport 19 Oct 2026

Chess

From a homemade chessboard to a COVID-era obsession, chess has given me countless memories, friendships, and a few embarrassing tournament moments. Here's my journey through 64 squares.

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Mohammad Fasal Author

3 min 2

Food, Nutrition and Cullinary Arts 16 Oct 2026

Natural pigments: Substances in plants that give them their colors.

Have you ever wondered why purple sweet potato and hibiscus have such beautiful colors? These colors come from natural pigments called anthocyanins, which can change color when they come into contact with acidic or alkaline substances. In this article, discover the science behind these fascinating c

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Mohamed Mukthar Fathima Mihzana Author

3 min 14

Psychology and Lifestyle 14 Oct 2026

A thumb that won't stop swiping

That late-night scroll isn't weakness—it's an algorithm hijacking your dopamine. Blue light kills your sleep hormones, and infinite feeds trick your tired brain into "just one more." Ditch willpower, move your charger across the room, and break the loop. Human version

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Amna Author

5 min 5

Psychology and Lifestyle 14 Oct 2026

THE LIFE WE NEVER LIVED

I recently sat down and asked myself a question I usually avoid: what life might I be living if my past decisions had gone differently? The strange part wasn’t imagining it. It was feeling Nostalgia for a life I never lived. And that made me ask what I was missing, and what I could still build.

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AMAS Author

7 min 3