Youth Wave Blog

These penguins nap 10,000 times a day

Nesting chinstrap penguins take nodding off to the extreme. These birds dip into slumber many thousands of times per day, sleeping only seconds at a time. The penguins’ breeding colonies are noisy and stressful. Threats from predatory birds and aggressive neighboring penguins never seem to let up. But their extremely disrupted...

Exam Nightmare -Tanzila Hosna Alam

It was 3:00 a.m. Anika’s vision became blurry, and her head felt as heavy as lead. Miserably, she flipped through the pages of her “Electronics” book; she had a very important exam the next day. She tried hard to concentrate, but the words and numbers no longer made any sense...

Their Voices Our Dreams

Ayyam Gallery decided to hold a fundraising exhibition at their gallery, showcasing the poignant works by Sami Samawi. Partnering with the Little Wings Foundation, 100% of the proceeds will go to the children in Gaza. Inspired by our dreams and the surreal daily footage of the conflict, these AI-generated images...

Active Engagement in the Learning Process -Zubayer Abdallah

Education is a divine gift bestowed upon humanity, emphasized by the Islamic tradition as a means to enlightenment, personal development, and societal progress. As Muslim students navigate the educational landscape, it is essential for them to actively engage in the learning process, not only as a secular duty but as...

The Enduring Legacy of Persian CARPETS -Ridwanul Alam

Step into the enchanting world of Persian carpets, where fine craftsmanship and cultural heritage intertwine to create timeless treasures. For centuries, these exquisite rugs have captivated admirers worldwide with their intricate designs and unparalleled quality. Originating from Iran, formerly known as Persia, Persian carpets hold a special place in the...

Ramadan and the effects of fasting -Moinul Alam

The holy month of Ramadan is knocking at our doors. It is a month of fasting, worship, and spiritual development. Moreover, the Almighty has specially blessed this month for all of us. The first ten days of Ramadan are known as ‘Rahmat’, i.e., when we can seek mercy from Allah....

The Silent Departure -Md Tareq Hasan

The Middle East used to attract a large number of expatriate workers, many of whom lacked education or technical skills. It remains the largest labor market for Bangladeshis, who also seek education or work opportunities in various developed countries, such as Europe, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia. A...

Forbidding Foods Beyond Faiths -Abu Tahir Mustakim

In nutrition, diet refers to the total food intake of an individual or organism. The term often suggests a specific nutritional plan for health or weight management. While humans are omnivorous, food preferences or restrictions may vary across cultures and individuals, often influenced by taste, ethics, or religious beliefs. Choices...

Living Between Land and Water

Marites Babanto, a leader of the Manobo indigenous community in the southern Philippines, still remembers the time a terrible typhoon struck her village in 2012. Rainfall made the water levels of the Agusan Marshlands, a sprawling wetland area of rivers, lakes, and swamps where Babanto and her community live, rise...

Essentials of Travelling -Fahmida Mehreen

Travelling is one of the best ways to explore the world, take a break from the daily hubbub of life, and make memories with loved ones. As exciting as travelling can be, it calls for some pre-workup. Like every other assignment or presentation you do, you need to spend some...

How AI is Used to Scam You

There’s a lot of hype around AI, and just as much fear. But anxiety over pie-in-the-sky scenarios involving sentient robots and supercomputers obfuscates the real threats that already exist, like AI-assisted scams. AI introduces new scams and enhances old ones Scammers, hackers, and other malicious actors use AI in many...

Bits of Trees Can Make and Store Energy

People tend to harvest trees for lumber and papermaking. But maybe electronics engineers are missing out on something here. “Turns out,” says Magnus Berggren. Two major building blocks of wood have “a lot of electrical properties.” And he’s shown that these blocks could serve as green replacements for some of...

New Works by Farhad Moshiri

The Third Line participated in the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art 2023 with a solo presentation of new works by artist Farhad Moshiri. Moshiri’s art blends the classic shapes of ancient Persian pottery with contemporary colours, evident in large canvases featuring Iranian inscriptions. These jar paintings are a product...