July 2015 - Monthly Archive

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

The Fountain

12927

Editorial: Looking Ahead

There is a quote in our main article this issue which has stuck with us here at The Fountain: "Those whose vision is in the future, and who promise to raise that future on their shoulders, need to fee... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

15510

A New Existence

Each individual owes his or her success and happiness to the peace and the trustworthiness of their society. Conversely, each society owes its health and security to its altruistic and sincere members... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Betul Gul

14622

The Precise Numbers of the Universe

In a 2014 article for The Conversation, Prof. Jonathan Borwein, from Newcastle University, and Dr. David H. Bailey, from the University of California, Davis, stated, "In recent years physicists and co... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Alparslan Zora

14485

How Fair Are We When Looking into the Past

I remember that in fourth grade one of my classmates was impersonating George Washington, the first president of the United States. As a class project, students had to dress up as historical American ... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Kemal Serce

14587

What Waits in the Future?

Scientific advances have gained major momentum in the last century; many of the things seen in science-fiction movies in the past have become ordinary things today. High technology products like super... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Anthony J. Ciorra

15821

A Symphony of Compassion

God calls us to make music in our world; to perform in a global symphony of compassion. If each human being lived by the law of compassion, what a wonderful world this would be! I can't help but think... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Ihsan Kose

14029

Open Systems to Avoid Decay

Why do natural systems in our universe age? Why do social systems cause errors? Why do both die? Why does inactivity lead to degradation? Why don't flowing waters get polluted but still waters do? Why... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Harun Parpucu

15131

Survival of the Local and Cultural Identity

Ermek Tursynov's Shal (2012) ("The Old Man") is one of the many masterpieces Kazakh cinema produced both during the Soviet era and following independence. It depicts a few days in the life of an old m... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Nuh Ozdin

14438

Kangaroo Mother Care

Iwoke up to the sound of a phone ringing, which broke the night's silence. I answered it while still sleepy. The call was from our neighbor, Peter. He said, "Let's go, neighbor! Time is up; be quick!"... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Hamza Aydin

15196

The Neurobiology of Imitation

There are approximately 100 billion nerve cells (neurons) in the brain of an adult person. Each nerve cell is created with a capacity to establish around 1,000-10,000 connections with each of the surr... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Asli Ceren Tahan

15605

Let's Take a Coffee Break

Coffee is the second most common beverage in the world after water and the second most widely used product after oil. Some people start their day by drinking a cup while others may turn to it for a br... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

14596

Ilm (Knowledge)

Ilm, (knowledge) means information obtained through the human senses or through the Revelations or inspiration of God. It is also used to denote information that is in agreement with facts or realitie... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Volkan Efe

17142

Hear to Heal: A New Approach to the Healing Power of Sufi Music

It is widely accepted that music influences and affects people in different ways, starting from the first days of life. Humans are born with a strong sense of hearing as well as the ability to respond... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Alaeddin Hekim

15073

Antisocial Personality Disorder

His scores are dropping. He does not attend most of the classes. He does not like any of the rules. He asks all the time, "Why are we supposed to obey these rules which limit our freedoms anyway?" Whi... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Katharine Branning

15705

Leiden: Living the Poems of Tolerance

The events of early January, 2015, in Paris, France, have left many people angry, confused, repulsed, and afraid. The supposed "clash of civilizations" between the West and Islam is now on everyone's ... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Ahmet Urguplu

15877

Piri Reis and His World Map

Piri Reis was the founder of Turkish cartography. From a Turkish family who immigrated to Gallipoli from Karaman in central Asia Minor, he was the nephew of Kemal Reis, one of the notorious seamen of ... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Omer Said Gonullu

14128

The Uncertainties of Energy Supplies

What are the main reasons for the energy shortage we are facing today? Is this problem due to the extreme population growth, more people living in cities, increased agricultural production, and a boom... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Nuh Ozdin

14310

The Perfect Conditions for Oxygen

Close your mouth and nose tightly. See how long you can stay like this without breathing. It is two to three minutes at most, isn't it? Or, imagine breathing a gas other than oxygen. How would your bo... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

M. Fethullah Gulen

14255

Islam and Reactionary Movements

QUESTION: There are reactionary movements in different parts of the world. These are waged against established systems, and their perpetrators argue that they do it on behalf of Islam. What is your ta... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

The Fountain

14062

Science Square (Issue 106)

A New Blood Test Can Tell Every Virus You've Ever Had Engineers have developed a new tool which can test for both past and current viral infections by analyzing a single drop of a patient's blood. Th... read more..

01 Jul

Issue 106 (July - August 2015)

Bernadette - Daniel Skubik

10231

At the Edge

At the edge of His branding iron we are highly favored. Not yet knowing as we are known we envision One in all. Embracing letting go justice rolls down gloriously.... read more..