How I Wish I Could Be a Seed
How I wish I could be a seed, embedded within the bosom of the earth. Protected I would…
Water
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An Occasionalist Picture of the Universe
When we watch a movie, we think that we see a continuous movement of an object. For instance,…
Hidden Danger in the Waters
Everything-from the size of raindrops to the height of trees, the speed of wind and the food chain…
Drinking Water from the Sea: Polymeric Membranes for Desalination
One billion people in the world live in water-stressed areas, and RO membrane technology is the leading desalination…
The life and journey of a leaf
I was created as a small bud on the dry branch of a huge oak tree. The oak…
Writing of Our Worries
1- Writing of Our Worries Original Article: Ramirez G. et al., Science 331, 211 (2011). We have had…
Resurrection Plants
Tulips, sunflowers, roses, lilies, carnations, daisies, peas, eggplants, apple trees, and even bouquets of cut flowers for a…
The Fountain: Metaphor and Magazine
I read The Fountain as a Christian. Consequently, the magazine’s title is a rich metaphor. For Christians, a…
The Onerous Journey of a Meatball
I was once a delicious meatball. I should, in fact, say “we,” not “I,” for I was a…
The Sun: The Source We Cannot Utilize
The sun gives out about 1.17×1031 kJ (kilojoule) energy every year. Only one and half trillionth of this…
The Great Flood of Questions
Nowadays, we are alerted by scientists about possible future floods due to extreme weather events or melting of…
Watermark
“It is a sin to waste water,” warns my mom. She might as well save her breath. After…
It’s me Peter, your kidney!
Dear Peter, in the earlier issues my friends heart and stomach spoke with you and I patiently waited…
Synthetic life: hype or reality?
1- Synthetic life: hype or reality? Original Article: Gibson, D.G. et al., Science Express (2010). A team of…
The Water Towers of the World
Mountains have been the source of inspiration to human beings in history, with their magnificence and great silence.…