Bats: as Vectors
Bats: as Vectors Bat-bourne diseases are unparalleled in their virulence and destructive powers. They carry zoonotic viruses which covers Coronavirus, Ebola, SARS and Nipah virus. A particular reason why bats
Category: May 2020
MAY 2020
THE WORLD OF MICROBES
The Effect of Space Travel on The Human Body
The Effect of Space Travel on The Human Body For over 50 years, humans have been exploring space. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial satellite into
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Not So Fun-gi
Not So Fun-gi On 17th May 2020 a new species of parasitic fungi was discovered on Twitter! This feat was achieved by Ana Sofia Reboleira from the University of Copenhagen
Life of a Star
Life of a Star Looking outside, at the vast expanse of space, stars illuminate the dark and mysterious blanket over us all. Perhaps the most fascinating astronomical giants, they are
Infinite Energy Sources
Infinite Energy Sources We on earth have always required and used energy. It could be our own physical energy or energy from external sources like heat, electricity, nuclear fission and
Highly Efficient Hydrogen Gas Production
Highly Efficient Hydrogen Gas Production Although COVID-19 is spreading throughout the world rapidly, scientists and medical professionals are working hard to engineer a cure. However, another interesting discovery seems to
Autobiography of a Rock
Autobiography of a Rock My story begins 2 million years ago, when I was a tiny particle of a soft crab shell, soon thrown away. I have lived for millions
Digital Footprint
Digital Footprint Every time you open an online game, watch a YouTube video or even share a message or file over the internet, you leave a trace- your digital footprint.
COVID-19: A Scientific Conspiracy?
COVID-19: A Scientific Conspiracy? Conspiracy theories come hand-in-hand with any global event. The coronavirus pandemic has also led to the concoction of enumerable conspiracy theories. In fact, due to the
The Science Behind Dreams
The Science Behind Dreams Introduction Most of us are familiar with that terrifying feeling of falling just before we’ve woken up sweating and in distress. Sometimes, we’re even aware that
Are we on the cusp of a gene editing revolution?
Are we on the cusp of a gene editing revolution? Imagine a world where no child has down syndrome, no one is blind, no one is disabled, and nobody is
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Quantum tunneling- Superhero powers?
Quantum tunneling- Superhero powers? Imagine that you are walking and encounter a barrier, such as a hill or a wall. The only way to make it to the other side