The Sirens
In Greek mythology, the sirens are enchanting creatures that captivate sailors with their voices, luring them to their end. Odysseus, in Homer’s Odyssey, plugged his men’s ears with wax and asked his men to tie him to the mast of the ship so as not to answer to the sirens’ call. But what do you […]
From Labs to Likes: Science, Hype, and Credibility in the Egyptian Scientific Community
On the first day of my long-awaited vacation—finally a quiet home, no kids, no noise—I found myself scrolling through Facebook. Among the usual posts, one in particular caught my eye: a feature on a young Egyptian researcher, currently pursuing her PhD, highlighted on a popular Egyptian page celebrating women’s achievements. What struck me was not […]
