Science Square (Issue 169)
The Forgotten History of Sleeping in Two Shifts Zaria Gorvett. The forgotten medieval habit of ‘two sleeps’. BBC,…
Research
59 articles
Flies
Athlete’s foot is a frequent infection that millions of people suffer from annually. I once had it during…
Tinge of Life
In his Twentieth Word, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, a 20th century Islamic scholar and teacher, uses an interesting phrase,…
Embryonic Stem Cells
In 1981, scientists discovered ways to derive embryonic stem cells from early mouse embryos. Since then, they have…
Drug Development
We all focused on one topic throughout 2020: Covid-19. No single day passed without news on the pandemic…
Editorial (Issue 139)
It is uncommon that we observe the background details of a well-produced film or notice the subtle masterpieces…
Editorial (Issue 138): Pondering the Metaphysical
Our most immediate perceptions of the world around us cause us to understandably focus on what is readily…
Editorial (Issue 132): Compassion and Healing
The presence or lack of compassion in our speech and actions can have a profound impact upon the…
Dental Care with Miswak
We all may appreciate the difference between the positive impact made by a smile of pearly-white teeth and…
Moringa: A Source of Healing
Being a native Indian tree, the Moringa also grows in tropical countries, such as Nigeria. Although its leaves…
Embryonic Stem Cells: What Do They Hold in Store?
Embryonic stem cells are cells in the early stages of embryonic development when a fertilized egg cell is…
Revisiting Psychokinesis: Time, Ether, and Kozyrev
For many of us ordinary people, time is nothing more than how long we spend at work, at…
21st Century Skills for Students
Economic projections for the next fifty years indicate that, both within the US and world economies, there will…
More than a Glow: The Firefly
“One night, a very lonely firefly goes off in search of friends. Each time he sees a flicker…
The Science of Courage, Compassion, and Connection
I’m not happy with how I look … I’m terrible with money … My parents are so disappointed…