The Real Diamonds of South Africa
An international youth festival is a place to observe the potential of the future and what appeals to…
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More Is Different
Can we understand the meaning and poetry of Shakespeare using just the letters of the alphabet? Can we…
On Life, Idealism and Laziness
“A lack of idealism is victimizing humanity,” writes the lead article of The Fountain Magazine May-June 2015 issue.…
Ocean Literacy
Ignorance of the ocean affects us all, as well as our personal and collective future. The Ocean is…
Sunrise in Jenin
On my last day in Palestine, I watched a beautiful sun rise over the palm trees of Jenin.…
Science Square (Issue 105)
Natural Antifreeze from Ticks Frostbite Protection in Mice Suggests an Antifreeze Glycoprotein Heisig M. et al. PLOS ONE,…
Realizing Ideals
Question: In a society where disorder is rampant and a war of values is taking place, how can…
Fuel Cells
Today, humans get most of their energy from fossil fuels. We know this rate of consumption isn’t sustainable.…
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…
Humans and Metallic Materials
If we study the way metals are structured and processed, lessons can be drawn about how human’s function,…
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
Complexity Or Cooperativity?
Books, bodies, and beautiful paintings – these are all emergent systems. As our understanding of these systems grows,…
Four Cups of Tea
A visit to a mosque and a simple gesture of kindness remind the author that, despite what the…
Curvature of the Heavens
Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, who lived in the 13th century, is still recognized as one of the most…
Adab (Mannerliness)
Its meaning covers being sensible and reasonable, well-behaved, well-mannered, treating people kindly. Adab (mannerliness) is used in the…