Chemistry
Researchers Use AI to Predict Smell of New Molecules
Scientists at the University of Reading have used machine learning to predict the odour profile of molecules solely based on their structures. This…
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Physiology
Summary: Performance trade-offs in wild mice
A change in one quality that has a corresponding effect on another is known as a trade-off. Previous studies have assessed performance trade-offs…
Food Science
Native and Introduced Crops of Africa
If you ask a Ghanaian what their local food is, the answer will likely be fufu, Kenkey, TZ (Saγam), Banku, or Akple. You…
Ecology, Evolution and Environment
Effects of climate change on Ghana
Climate change is no longer an abstract concern in Ghana. It is an ever-present, tangible reality with far-reaching consequences, particularly for countries on…
Ecology, Evolution and Environment
Flooding in Ghana: climate change and rising waters
Ghana has been grappling with a series of environmental challenges as a result of climate change. Flooding in Ghana is a major concern.…
Machine Learning
How Automation and AI Drive the Decline of Religion
The 21st century has seen a dramatic decline in religious faith around the world. In the United States, for example, the number of…
Biology
GPCRs: The Gatekeepers of Cellular Signalling
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a type of membrane receptors in eukaryotes. They are the largest and most diverse membrane receptors. Membrane receptors…
Astronomy
How to see the Perseid Meteor shower in 2024
The rainy season is in full swing in most parts of West Africa, and the skies are often cloudy. However, there is a…
Health
How Bacteria Can Help Halt Malaria Transmission
Malaria is a deadly disease that claims the lives of more than half a million people every year. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists…
Health
HIV in Ghana: Everything you need to know
HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, Africa, and globally. While progress has been made in recent years, it is essential…
Biology
Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome(PMDS): Everything you need to know
Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS) is an extraordinary disorder of sexual development that primarily affects males. In individuals with PMDS, male reproductive organs…
Engineering
Superconductivity: Everything you need to know about LK-99
Latest Update on LK99 As of August 9, 2023, Researchers from University College Cork identified an exceptional superconducting state in Uranium Ditelluride. The…