Free Radicals and Aging Faster
“Free radicals” are a special type of atom that have been linked to many age-related diseases. They form…
Age
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Big Dipper
It was a long, cool February night here in the bustling streets of Manila. Once again, I looked…
Grateful for A Soldier’s War
She stood at the edge of the abyss, the blinding darkness engulfing her, enticing her. It would be…
The Secret to Red Lipstick, and Other Correspondence
Far scarier than evil men … is the idea that, wonderful as my life has been, there might…
Science Square (Issue 100)
Supernova explosions generated in the lab Meinecke et al. Turbulent amplification of magnetic fields in laboratory laser-produced shock…
Science Square (Issue 99)
Elephants can distinguish human languages Elephants can determine ethnicity, gender, and age from acoustic cues in human voices.…
Termites and Retirement
We call termites “white ants” because of their appearance; however they are a diverse group of insects, with…
Seeing Near: A Blessing We Take for Granted
There are so many blessings in life, granted to us free of charge, which we take for granted.…
Ibn Sina: An Exemplary Scientist
Ibn Sina (known as Avicenna in Latin and in the West) in his masterpiece The Canon of Medicine…
Science Square (Issue 87)
1- Early exposure to microbes shows benefit that is life long Original article: Olzsak T. et al, Science…
For the Sake of Autism…
The courtyard vibrated at the sound of the school bell. Immediately the playground burst into life as children…
A Legacy of Hope
Time and again we have all heard our elders talk of a bygone Golden Age. Amidst the epochs…
Keep Your Blood Pressure under Control
Hypertension occurs when the force of blood in the veins rises higher than the normal level. So what…
Honoring Our Parents
Our parents are the people who provide the most care for us in this world. Unfortunately, most of…
At What Age Did Aisha Marry the Prophet?
When covering the life of Prophet Muhammad, one of the most debatable topics is that of the age…