Reham Atya

Reham Atya

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Reham Atya holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and is a scientific writer and translator dedicated to making complex science accessible. Her work has appeared in various scientific journals and cultural platforms like Aljazeera.net.

Latest articles by Reham Atya

An array of stones inscribed with human figures and designs

'Everything we found shattered our expectations': Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt

By Reham Atya published

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices.

Ancient Egyptians
Three images, all pictures of a small shark pup swimming.

Sharks in an Italian aquarium keep having 'virgin birth' after years without males

By Reham Atya published

Two endangered female sharks found to be reproducing asexually in the absence of males in what appears to be a vital survival mechanism amid declining male populations.

Sharks