Ecology, Evolution and Environment
The Smooth Handfish is Extinct
In a devastating announcement, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has declared the Smooth Handfish (Sympterichthys unipennis) extinct. This unique…
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Bioengineering
Human invisibility through gene hacking
Introduction:Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have achieved a groundbreaking feat by granting cells the remarkable ability to camouflage and become invisible.…
COVID-19
Ibuprofen as a Treatment Option for COVID-19
Introduction During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about the safety of ibuprofen for individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms.…
Innovations and Inventions
Einstein’s Patents and Inventions
Einstein’s Mother was worried about his rather unusual shape of head. The worry became more when it took Einstein a long time to…
Biology
Men are Less Likely to Seek Help When Depressed
Globally, the prevalence of depression among women is about twice that in men. However, suicide rate in men is significantly higher than women.
Biology
Biodiversity Loss and Pollution of Ghana’s Ecosystems
The country has lost about 80% of its forest cover between 1990 and 2018. The University of Maryland estimates that there was a…
Biology
Babies Become Happy When Imitated, Says Researchers
Imitating young infants seems to be an effective way to catch their interest and bond with them. The mothers were quite surprised to…
Biology
Cancer in Africa: Everything You Need to Know
Cancer is a complex disease that encompasses over 100 different types, each with its unique characteristics. In all forms of cancer, the normal…
Biology
Hungry Bumblebees Trigger Early Flowering in Plants
Hibernation in Bumblebees Researchers have found that hungry bumblebees trigger early flowering in plants. Hibernation is common in Bumblebees. It can take up a…
Bioengineering
How Nanobots Are Being Used to Fight Cancer
Research into the application of nanobots in cancer treatment is an ongoing endeavour. At the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in…
Biology
New Study Links touted hydroxychloroquine to higher mortality
The scientists found that, the risk of mortality rose by an alarming 34 percent for those given hydroxychloroquine. The risk of developing serious…
Astronomy
Difference Between Lunar and Solar Years
The definition of a solar year is referenced to the sun, whereas a lunar year is referenced to the movement of the moon.…