The languages of life: From whale songs to desert calls
There is a kind of music that rises from the waters of Masirah — ancient, haunting and largely unheard by human ears. The humpback whales that inhabit these seas are no ordinary singers. Unlike...
How people, places and biology play with our feelings
It was one of those viral reels you don’t plan to watch twice—but somehow do. A young girl was making her way down the street, not quite walking, not quite skipping—something in between. She...
Rock of ages: Oman's open-air museum
Imagine you woke up one morning with an unusual ambition: to see the Earth's mantle with your own eyes — that mysterious, slowly churning layer of green-black rock that makes up most of our...
Eight arms, nine brains, and zero chill
The recent sighting of the violet blanket octopus at Jabal Sifah Marina has gone viral across social media, drawing widespread fascination. But beyond the buzz, it invites a curious thought — what...
The dreams that ruin sleep
Before going to bed, we meticulously lock our doors and windows, turn off the lights, and place our devices on charge or hibernation—a nightly ritual of safety and control. Unfortunately, the brain...