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9 articles

Ahmed Mar 1, 2019

Editorial (Issue 128)

East and West. Maybe it is not easy to draw straight lines where these two are clearly separated,…

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History Jan 1, 2012

Our Big Small World

The past year was a busy one for The Fountain. In cooperation with many local NGOs and authorities,…

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A Moment for Reflection Sep 1, 2011

Is Humanity Dead?

“A once-in-a-lifetime event” or “the worst for 60 years” is how the drought in Africa today is being…

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Abdullah Aymaz Jul 1, 2007

Key to the Secret Codes

In all of existence the human being stands out with one major quality: free will. Together with many…

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Article Oct 1, 2004

Cemetery Culture

It seems a strange contrast to start a celebration by paying a visit to one’s parents or grandparents…

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Culture & Society Jul 1, 2002

Gender Equality in Politics

Gender inequality is often considered to be a basic characteristic of Islam. It is a tough issue to…

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Health & Medicine Oct 1, 1996

Emerging Viruses

Many of the deadliest and most feared diseases – from AIDS and influenza to smallpox and zoster (shingles)…

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Acids Oct 1, 1994

Why DNA?

Media interest in cloning dinosaurs lasted a couple of months following the adaptation of Michael Crichton’s best-selling novel…

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