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September 5, 2022
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and it is symbolized by a gold ribbon, worn to reflect the event. Some forms of cancer are mainly or exclusively only seen in children, and that is something highlighted by the awareness month. Children can be more resilient to […]
February 6, 2023
Indeed, the versatility of water as a solvent is essential to all living organisms. Life is believed to have originated in the aqueous solutions of the world’s oceans, and living organisms depend on aqueous solutions, such as blood and digestive juices, for biological processes. Water also […]
February 10, 2023
Preterm babies who are ill may require additional care and support to survive after birth. Newborns, particularly those born prematurely, may have difficulty in regulating their body temperature. This, and the fact that they don’t have much fat, makes them prone to hypothermia. Hypothermia is when […]
February 23, 2023
Oxygen is very important for every cell in our bodies to function, without it life becomes short. We get our oxygen from breathing in air but it holds a lot more importance than just breathing. Oxygen is the most significant element for living beings because it […]
February 28, 2023
The invention of the autoclave sterilizer is attributed to Charles Chamberland, in 1879. Around that time, researchers began to realize the importance of sterile surgery, and doctors needed a more reliable sterilization method than open flaming. The autoclave’s benefits were soon evident, and it became an […]
March 9, 2023
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day marked annually on March 8, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women — whilst also making a call to action for alleviating gender equity. This year’s campaign theme for IWD is #GENDER EQUITY bringing to light the […]
March 30, 2023
Our eyes are responsible for 80 per cent of all the information our brain receives. The brain works hand-in hand with our eyes to process the information we see and transform it into recognizable images. The clear whitish part of the eye called the lens helps to focus […]