Minerals are vital for the proper functioning of the body. They help in healing wounds and strengthening the muscles and bones. They tend to boost the immunity of the body and also facilitate the regeneration and repair of cells. Hence, minerals play a crucial role in allowing us to perform our day-to-day activities with ease […]
Scientists came across tiny white filaments lurking on rotting leaves sunken in the mangroves of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.These filament-like organisms, named Thiomargarita magnifica are 50 times bigger than any other known bacteria.It is large enough to easily see with the naked eye. It was previously believed that a bacterium shouldn’t be able to grow […]
Algae are photosynthetic organisms that contain photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll. However, they lack true roots, leaves, and stems, characteristic of vascular plants. Algae exist in environments from oceans, rivers, and lakes to ponds, brackish waters etc. Algae are usually green in colour, but they can be found in a variety of different colours. Algae are […]
The human brain is the command center of the human nervous system. The human brain receives signals from the body’s sensory organs. It weighs up to 1.4 kilograms and makes upto 2% of total body weight. On average, male brain is about 10% larger than the female brain. The main part of the brain is […]
Do you think it is possible to convert plastics into vanilla flavouring?.The answer is “YES”.Recently scientists have pioneered a technology that uses genetically modified bacteria to turn used plastic bottles into vanilla-flavouring. So in future we can eat vanilla ice cream that is made from plastic bottles. We know that there has been a growing […]
A phobia is an anxiety disorder or a mental illness involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear produces an immediate anxiety response. Fear is a normal reaction to a hazard while a phobia leads to a fear response even when you are not in danger. […]
Learning disabilities “We all are different, we all learn at different speed” A learning disability is the reduced intellectual ability and difficulty in performing everyday activities, for example, household chores, socializing, handling money. People who have learning disabilities tend to take longer to learn and we need to develop new skills, understanding of complex information […]
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is both a nutrient and a hormone. Two types of vitamins have been found in nature. Ergosterol (D2), found in plants and Cholecalciferol (D3) . Cholecalciferol is synthesized in our skin with the help of sun exposure. It can also be provided to our body through our […]
Precocious puberty is the attainment of sexual maturity in childhood. It usually happens in girls before age 8 and in boys before age 9. In such children secondary sexual characters like the development of pubic hairs, breast development in girls, voice changes in boys etc. Major causes There is no exact cause for precocious puberty. […]
