Complexity Or Cooperativity?
Books, bodies, and beautiful paintings – these are all emergent systems. As our understanding of these systems grows,…
Issue 105 (May - June 2015)
20 articles
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
Humans and Metallic Materials
If we study the way metals are structured and processed, lessons can be drawn about how human’s function,…
Ghana and More
The Fountain was among the organizers of an important conference in Ghana. Many participants described the conference as…
Numerical Codes and Gematrical Mysteries in the Qur’an
Just as there is a perfect order that allows life to exist and function, there are incredible numerical…
Building a Society of Noble Ideals
The humans of this age have been victimized by a lack of idealism. Sometimes, in addition to lacking…
Fuel Cells
Today, humans get most of their energy from fossil fuels. We know this rate of consumption isn’t sustainable.…
The Impeccable Sanitation of the Blood
Think of a marvelous machine that consists of pipes, pumps, processors, and plugs. This machine grinds and grates,…
Realizing Ideals
Question: In a society where disorder is rampant and a war of values is taking place, how can…
Causality in Science and Religion
One of the most appealing questions in the history of science is if science and religion can be…
Science Square (Issue 105)
Natural Antifreeze from Ticks Frostbite Protection in Mice Suggests an Antifreeze Glycoprotein Heisig M. et al. PLOS ONE,…
A Festival of Dialogue Exploring Multiculturalism and Language Diversity
The opportunity for 15 countries to assemble beneath one banner under the South African sky is a feat…
Antimicrobial Activity of Honey
Honey has been used by humans for millennia. It’s beloved by kids and adults alike. Honey is one…
Putting Yourself in Others’ Shoes
Empathy is more important than ever in human relations. Be it among employer and employee, husband and wife,…
The Key-Lock System in Fertilization
Living things are equipped with sexual and asexual reproduction systems to enable life to continue. Sexual reproduction requires…