The Snowflake
It’s a land of tundra and toil; sacrifice and secrecy; fallacy and fight. They say Russia is a…
<span>The Fountain</span>
Voices and Monsters
Postpartum psychosis is a rare mental health condition that affects one or two in every 1,000 new mothers.…
Pistol Shrimp
Great explosions similar to those of pistol sounds are sometimes heard underwater. These loud sounds come from pistol…
Brain Development During Adolescence
Until recently, the human brain was thought to complete its development to a great extent when the child…
The New Normal
It was December 31st, 2019 when Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, China, reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia seen in Wuhan,…
Homo Covidicus
It was YOU – 2006 Person of the Year according to Time magazine. You – meaning user who…
Skipping Stones With Math
One of my most beautiful childhood memories was stone skipping with my dad. It always seemed mysterious to…
Science Square (Issue 142)
Is hair graying reversible? Rosenberg et al. Quantitative mapping of human hair greying and reversal in relation to…
The Sultan of This World and the Next
Question: What are the points to be considered while seeking to have a fair perspective of Prophet Muhammad?…
We Began as Strangers
“Quick, the cord’s wrapped around her neck. Twice!” I remember my numb feet in the stirrups. I remember…
Between Light and Darkness
The famous Greek physician Galen of Pergamon (129-200 CE) used to organize picnics and camps for himself and…
Vaccines
Vaccination becomes a part of our lives at a very early age. We start getting our shots in…
The Middle Way
Democritus (460-370 BC), an ancient Greek philosopher, described the human being as “a world in miniature” akin to…
Editorial (Issue 142): Fostering a Sense of Community
We are social creatures that depend upon one another for survival, happiness, and sustenance. On the macro level…
Editorial (Issue 143): Stories From Your Neighbors
Our world is more connected than ever before, yet at the same time we often remain strikingly distant…