Foot: An Engineering Masterpiece
The foot is a limb that is not given much importance when compared to other vital organs such…
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Our Skin and Protection from the Sun
Enveloping our body like a piece of clothing, our skin is a miraculous organ that both forms a…
Retina the Mind Boggler-2
In our previous article where we discussed the mind-boggling complexity of our eyes’ retinas. We learned about the…
Retina: the Mind-Boggler
The eye is a miracle as it is. Even though we have a rough understanding of its basic…
How Is Vision Possible in Total Darkness?
How can animals in the wild hunt during the night as if it were day? A remarkable biological…
Forest Fires: Unexpected Benefits of an Unwanted Disaster
Forest ecosystems bear vital importance not only for us humans but also for thousands of species. Forests occupy…
Don’t Let Me Down
As we enjoy and appreciate so many things in life, hair is usually among the blessings most of…
It’s me Peter, your Skin!
Peter! For some time now you have been hearing from the organs in your body who have been…
The Tale of a Photon
I do not know where I should start to explain my life story. Perhaps the best way is…
It’s us, Peter, your Eyes!
Dear Peter, the organs entrusted to you by the Creator have been describing themselves to you for quite…
It’s me, Peter, your Stomach!
Dear Peter, when your heart was telling you about itself in the previous issue (and perhaps you got…
What Makes the Planets Revolve around the Sun?
The Sun consists of three parts: the interior, the outer layer, and the solar atmosphere. The outer layer…
The Protective Mechanism in Blood Vessels
The blood that is carried away from the heart to all the parts of the body by the…
The Miraculous Functions of the Human Skin
THE SKIN IS THE PHYSICAL INTERFACE BETWEEN THE CREATURE AND THE WORLD. HENCE IT IS THE LOCATION OF…
The Importance of Ionosphere in Radio Communication
The first step in using electromagnetic waves in space for radio communication was taken by James Clark Maxwell…