Significance of Philanthropic Institutions in Ottoman Social Life
“Waqf 1 is a social, legal and religious institution which played an important role in social, cultural and…
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Sneezing: An Alarm from the Body
With its capacity to sense smells and prepare air for the lungs, the nose offers a feast of…
The Suitability of Food to the Digestion System
Nourishment lies at the center of the lives of animate creatures. The continuation of life is bound to…
Another Side to Water
Water plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance between life and death on Earth. It can either…
Science Square (Issue 86)
1- Impressive Design and Strength of Spider Silk’s Web Original Article: Cranford, S.W. et al., Nature 482, 72…
The Power Law
The desire of explaining things and trends around us has been a decisive component of wisdom. The complexity…
Towards the dream of Star Trek: Antimatter
In physics, matter is defined as the composition of particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons. Antimatter is…
Immune system at training in the gut
1- Immune system at training in the gut Microbes, in particular bacteria, are associated with many diseases, being…
It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
Mushroom: A Unique Blessing
Until recently fungi used to be considered plants. Today, due to their unique qualities, fungi have now been…
The Universe – Is It the Matrix?
I’m sure most of you have watched the movie The Matrix. Do you remember the scene where the…
It’s Me Peter! Your Nervous System – 2
When you hear the words “nervous system,” what comes to mind is a cluster of cells called neurons.…
Straighten Up Yourself and Know It’s a Miracle
Just after having started my job at the university, I was shocked by some sad news. One of…
It’s Me Peter, Your Nervous System
Dear Peter! Finally, I have come to say goodbye to you. As you probably know, there is a…
The Inner System of Life
The human model that has been fantasized in modern times is a heavily downgraded form of the “authorized…