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Sharing Ramadan: A conversation with Asiff Hussein on the Spirit, Joy, and Inclusivity of Islam’s Holiest Month
By Ifham Nizam  Ramadan is widely known as the holiest month in Islam, a time of fasting, reflection, and devotion. However, ...
Island1h
Many ‘firsts’ of the Buddha
By Dr Upali Abeysiri May I be permitted to add to the thought-provoking article, “The Buddha I believe in” (The Island, 24th ...
Rolling Out7h
15 proven ways to reduce stress and anxiety
Discover science-backed methods to manage stress, from breathing exercises and meditation to sleep strategies and setting ...
What are enzymes, and what do they have to do with digestion?
Digestive enzymes, for instance, belong to the hydrolase category and help break down foods to make them more easily absorbed throughout the body. There's also metabolic enzymes, which belong to the ...
Live Science17h
If life can exist in your stomach, it can exist on Mars. Here's what it might look like.
If life exists on other planets, it needs to be adaptable to extreme environments. To get a clue of what it might look like, ...