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Environmentalism as an Interface for Science Education in Muslim Societies
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Environmentalism as an Interface for Science Education in Muslim Societies

June 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Guest Editorial by: Dr. Saleem H. Ali, Member of the Editorial Committee, localhost/muslim   Inculcating scientific empiricism within Muslim societies, continues to be a challenge task across the world because of continuing perceptions, that science is an antithesis to... Read More
Whale Valley: An Evolving Story
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Whale Valley: An Evolving Story

June 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Paula Hammond   Just beneath the sun scorched sands of the Wadi Al-Hitan lie the bones of creatures whose discovery has added a new and thrilling chapter to the story of evolution. Say the word ‘Egypt’ and most people will conjure up images of... Read More
Winds of (Climate) Change
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Winds of (Climate) Change

May 31st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
localhost/muslim’s Ten Most Significant Climate Trends in the Muslim World   The theme for this month’s issue is ‘Science and the Environment’. The world is currently under a drastic environmental shift, as several factors are coming together and modifying the... Read More
The Shining Stars of Constellation Egypt
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The Shining Stars of Constellation Egypt

May 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Scientific Revolutionaries of a Modern Civilization By localhost/muslim This month, localhost/muslim puts the spotlight on Egypt, a country that is rapidly escalating in the world of Science, Technology and Innovation. It harbours a long history of eminent scientists, whose... Read More
Science and innovation in Egypt- A Young scientist’s view
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Science and innovation in Egypt- A Young scientist’s view

May 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Sameh H. Soror, PhD   Science and innovation in Egypt initiated, when mankind began to populate the valley of the Nile. Ancient Egyptians were leaders in scientific discoveries and innovation, which turned Egypt into the world cradle of civilization. Throughout history,... Read More
Ismail Serageldin – Egypt’s Renaissance Man
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Ismail Serageldin – Egypt’s Renaissance Man

May 1st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By Dr. Athar Osama   “Science has much to say. Science has much to say to the Islamist zealots who preach an intolerant doctrine. It has much to say to young democrats enamored of the new technologies. It has much to say to those who... Read More
The Health of the Muslim World
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The Health of the Muslim World

March 21st, 2014 | by MuslimScience
Health is a very crucial concern in today’s society. Despite the fact that new technologies have aided healthcare, yet the numbers are on the rise when it comes to diseases and deaths. What are the reasons for this? What are the numbers for this? localhost/muslim... Read More
Scintillating Supersonic Scientists
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Scintillating Supersonic Scientists

January 13th, 2014 | by MuslimScience
By the Editors of localhost/muslim Human brains are hardwired to see patterns in things. This makes life easy for man as it allows him (or her) to conserve on processing power. Often these patterns manifest themselves in the form of stereotypes. Scientists are referred to... Read More
Book Review: Finding Miller’s God
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Book Review: Finding Miller’s God

January 13th, 2014 | by MuslimScience
A Book Review of Kenneth Miller’s “Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution (Harper Perennial, 1999, ISBN 0-06-017593-1)” By the Editors of localhost/muslim Kenneth Miller’s book ‘Finding Darwin’s God’ engages with... Read More
Islam Analysis: Do or Die for OIC Science Cooperation
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Islam Analysis: Do or Die for OIC Science Cooperation

April 23rd, 2013 | by MuslimScience
The Islamic world’s current science effort is on life support and without major ‘surgery’ could be yet another policy failure, says Athar Osama. In 2007, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) created the Science, Technology and Innovation Organisation... Read More