What is the human digestive system? The digestive system includes the digestive tract and other organs which help the body in breaking down and absorbing food. It comprises a long, twisting tube which starts from the mouth and passes through the oesophagus, small intestine, large intestine and anus. The digestive system helps in breaking down […]
From classical computers to smartphones, it has been a long journey. Now we are exploring the possibilities of quantum computing. Several countries are in the race to develop quantum technologies. The country that will control the future of quantum technology will emerge as an ‘Information Superpower’. Countries like the USA, China, Russia and Australia have […]
Graphene consists of a two-dimensional array of carbon atoms. It resembles a honeycomb structure as the atoms are arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is an infinitely large aromatic molecule. Graphene is a single layer of the carbon graphite structure. Discovery Graphene has existed since the early 1940s. Monolayer graphene sheets were first synthesized in […]
The concept of human immunity started gaining popularity in the early 1900s. In 1906, Viennese scientist Clemens Von Pirquet claimed that symptoms caused by infections were not just the outcome of the actions of microorganisms and their toxins, but also our body’s reaction to them. The term ‘Allergy’ is derived from the Greek words ‘allos’ […]
Ears help in hearing. They are paired organs located on each side of the human head. There are several conditions which can affect the human ears. This includes infections, meniere’s disease and eustachian tube dysfunction. It is important to take proper care of our ears. What is the ear? As we have discussed above, ears […]
The nervous system is our body’s command center. Rising from our brain, it regulates our movements, thoughts and natural responses to things happening around us. It also regulates systems and processes including digestion, breathing and puberty. Diseases, accidents, and the aging process can affect our nervous system. What is the nervous system? Our nervous system […]
Importance of water Water is key in supporting life on earth. Human beings require water on a daily basis for proper functioning of their bodies. Doctors usually recommend drinking eight glasses of water in 12 hours for a healthy living. Hence, water is an important element in the life of an individual. Scarcity or loss […]
Introduction: The periodic table is an important part of the world of Chemistry. It is also known as the periodic table of elements and is a tabular display of chemical elements. In the periodic table, elements are arranged on the basis of atomic number. Elements with similar chemical properties comes under the same vertical column. […]
Introduction: The Earth is home to almost 3,400 living species of snakes. Except in Antarctica, snakes have established populations in fossorial, terrestrial, arboreal, and aquatic environments across all continents. With exceptional biological diversity, India is home to a wide variety of snake species. Nearly, 300 species of snakes are found in India and among these […]
