Endocytosis: How Cells Eat
The smallest life forms that constitute our bodies, that is, cells, are fairly well organized structures. Even though…
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The Power of Literature
In the most general sense, literature is a discipline that studies elegant, measured, and harmonious words uttered or…
Science Square
The semantic roots of a word may open up new horizons which relate it to a broader frame…
Faults in Belief and Fellowship
Question: Feelings of fellowship between people can be damaged because of some unexpected behavior, and thus good will…
It’s me Peter, your Skeleton!
Dear Peter! My fellow organs in your body have been telling you about themselves. You have seen that…
Spirals: Windows to Reflective Thought
Spirals and helices are each a work-of-art and they are found in many dimensions of existence, from galaxies…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…
Sugar and the Human Body
In the world we live in today, while great efforts are being made to improve human health, diabetes…
Memory and Forgetfulness
Adam forgot, so did his children. How does our brain store information? How is it possible to make…
Two Perspectives on Nature
We have a book written in golden letters lying in front of us. The decoration of the pages…
Psychological Projection: Islamic and Freudian Views
Projection is a term applied by Sigmund Freud for the act of projecting one’s feelings, attitudes, etc. onto…
The Prestige
“Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called ‘The Pledge.’ The…
The Flower’s Song
The humble flower swaying free, Bent down in prayer as winds blow by. No glimpse of greed or…
Ikhlas (Sincerity or Purity of Intention)
Ikhlas has been interpreted as being upright, sincere, and pure; being distant from show and ostentation in one’s…
Surprise Farewell
Death is a guest at our door, uninvited To some it brings bliss, to others perdition Suddenly shows…