Life Is a Function
We perceive several problems related to the functions in many situations in life and develop solutions accordingly. The…
Number
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A Mathematical Journey of Thinking
The single biggest problem regarding mathematics and the sciences is motivating younger students to study them. While the…
Everything About Pi
It was finally the weekend! After my long mathematics presentation, I came home to watch my favorite tv…
The Mathematical Patterns around Us
“How can it be that mathematics, being after all a product of human thought which is independent of…
Editorial Policy
Published bimonthly and distributed throughout the world, The Fountain covers themes on life, belief, knowledge, and universe. In…
100
100 is an impressive number: It is the top score one can get on an exam; every soccer…
Major Task for a Tiny Fiber
My name is fibrillin, also known as FBN. I am a protein whose synthesis starts while you are…
Are You Alone?
Loneliness is a serious public health concern, akin to both obesity and smoking. Why is it not treated…
Defining the Universe with Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the earliest sciences. As the expression of intangible thoughts, mathematics can also be considered…
Advanced Placement Phenomenon
Two national news magazines, U.S. News and Newsweek, annually publish lists of America’s Best High Schools. While Newsweek…
Guarding Queens of the Cellular Strongholds
Cells are the main building blocks of living organisms. Our body is composed of average one hundred trillion…
The Power Law
The desire of explaining things and trends around us has been a decisive component of wisdom. The complexity…
The Human Being in Numbers: Last Lesson for Peter
Dear Peter! Until today, almost all of your organs and systems introduced themselves and explained the great artistry…
In Wonderland
It was 3 o’clock in the morning. The rain outside beat on the windows and the loud thunder…
Earthquake Predictions Based on Best Available Science
Human beings and many other living things inhabit Earth’s outer crust. The crust is a brittle shell broken…