Science square (Issue 122)
Largest population of “rare penguins” discovered in Antarctica Borowicz et al. Multi-modal survey of Adélie penguin mega-colonies reveals…
Issue 122 (March - April 2018)
17 articles
“If Only…”
Question: Is it possible to live a life without regrets? What needs to be done to live a life…
The Psychology of Kneeling
Many of us are aware of the controversy surrounding a group of NFL (National Football League) players in…
Collecting Water from Droplets of Fog
Creatures who survive and thrive in the desert have many fascinating characteristics. Just like the cactus, which has…
Make Us Be with Your Love
I’m poorly-loving, lazily-longing; Render me worthy of your loving. Throw a coal, burn me with desire! So my…
Many Values of Islam Live in the West but are Challenged in Muslim Lands
Interview with Jihad Turk Bayan Claremont is one of the few institutions offering graduate degree in Islamic studies…
Squirrels – Neighbors with Long Tails
As ordinary as they look, squirrels are in fact wondrous creatures and their tail is exceptionally useful. Plenty…
Safa (Purity)
Safa, in the language of Islamic Sufism, signifies the state of a heart at peace because it has…
Joseph Effect and Stock Prices
“And the king said one day: ‘I saw in a dream seven fat cows being devoured by seven…
Alliance of Virtue for the Common Good
Between February 5 and February 7, I had an opportunity to join approximately 400 other faith leaders at…
Welcoming
As an Australian citizen who has been enriched by the years of interfaith engagement in his local Sydney…
We Are Firefighters – “We Are Not Asking Who Started the Fire”
The city of Kaolack in Senegal is a major destination in Africa for those seeking a spiritual path.…
The Life Spans of Plants
Why do plants live such long lives? And could the cure to many illnesses be found in their…
Entering into the Risk of Real Dialogue
In memory of Stanley Ridge Prof. Stanley Ridge, the former Vice Rector of the University of the Western…
The Giant Tube Worm: The Hidden Paradise in the Darkness of the Ocean
An important exploration was carried out in 1977 that extended into the darkness of the ocean. The awe-inspiring…