Letting Beings Be
There is a growing awareness that the natural world cannot sustain modern civilization in its present form. Humanity…
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Nature Inspired Self Cleaning Surfaces – An Example of Lotus Leaves
How small is “Nano” scale? For most of us, it is difficult to imagine such a small unit…
Synthetic 3D-printed bones for reconstructive surgery
Synthetic 3D-printed bones for reconstructive surgery Jakus AE et al. Hyperelastic “bone”: A highly versatile, growth factor-free, osteoregenerative,…
The Bloody Waters in Taiji
Imagine getting cornered by an immense group of another species. They surround you with a wall of loud,…
Over-Salinization: The White Death of the Soil
Properly irrigating agricultural land is a delicate balance. More water does not always mean a more abundant harvest.…
Recognizing the Alien
One of the most important preventative measures the human body can take against diseases is recognizing harmful things…
The Moods of the Heart
In different belief systems and cultures, the heart is associated with deep meanings. Despite this history, modern medicine…
Science Square (Issue 112)
A new meaning to the term “bird brain” Olkowicz S. et al. Birds have primate-like numbers of neurons…
Environment and Values Education
My grandmother did not waste anything; she always repaired our clothes not to waste any of them. My…
Green Fluorescent Proteins
Many animals, including squirrels and birds, bury their excess acorns or nuts in summer. When winter arrives and…
Science Square (Issue 111)
Artificial Skin That Can Sprout Hair and Grow Glands Takagi R. et al. Bioengineering a 3D integumentary organ…
Barq (Lightning)
Barq (lightning) is a light that flashes in an initiate during the first steps of the journey toward…
Science and Square
Cataracts could be cured by using stem-cell-based treatments 1-Hayashi R. et al. Co-ordinated ocular development from human iPS…
The Adaptive Immune System and Its Molecular Details
At some point in our lives, all humans have been infected by viruses. In most cases, the infection…
Misconceptions about Calories
How true are the calorie values written on food packs? Do different methods of preparation, such as boiling,…