Bora Bora Shariq AliValueversity Sometimes, in one’s thoughts, one should drift toward an island where there is no noise, where the bitterness of news about conflict does not exist, where the complications created by humans—such as war, politics, and the… Read More »Bora Bora

Nikola Tesla’s Dream Shariq AliValueversity A dimly lit room in a New York hotel. An old man sits quietly, lost in thought. His pockets are empty, his hands empty—but his mind is still full of light. This was Nikola Tesla,… Read More »Nikola Tesla’s Dream

Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity Shariq AliValueversity In a rehabilitation center, a patient was repeatedly trying to lift a small ball with his hand under the guidance of his therapist. What seemed like a simple task appeared almost… Read More »Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity

William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education Shariq AliValueversity In a hospital ward in Baltimore, a group of medical students stood around their teacher. The professor gently closed the thick medical textbook lying on the table and said with… Read More »William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education

Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation Shariq AliValueversity In a small study chamber of a madrasa in Damascus, a young physician was deeply absorbed in reading an ancient medical text. The book belonged to the great Greek physician Galen,… Read More »Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation