Science

Nanotechnology deals with creating and manipulating materials, devices, and systems at the Nano scale (that is one billionth of a metre 10-9m). Nanotechnology also deals with building up by self-assembling atoms and molecules into useful structures. Nanotechnology is usually used to describe technology involved in the development and use of materials of size 100nanometre or smaller.Nanotechnology has generated lots of interest because of its immense potential. At Nano scale, materials exhibit different properties compared to bulk materials. For example, Nano particles of Platinum become more catalytically at Nano scale. Even some materials that are normally non-catalytically as bulk materials...

In the age of advanced technology, you seem to find a lot of applications on your cell phones which are deemed harmful for your health, more particularly, for your eyes. However, you can choose apps that are good for your eye health and could help you avoid eye complications. Fortunately, there a number of mobile apps that offer you some ways for you to track the health condition of your eyes. These apps also help you to communicate with your ophthalmologists easier. However, they are no substitute for regular eye checkup. Here are some of the best mobile apps for your...

There was some bit of bad news for internet accessibility in Africa Yesterday (Thursday, September 1, 2016) as the rocket that was supposed to launch a Facebook Internet Satellite that was targeted at delivering affordable high speed internet to users in Africa and other regions exploded at the NASA launch site in Florida taking the payload with it. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was billed to launch the Facebook Internet Satellite to space on Saturday, September 3, 2016, but went up in flames during a routine test at its Cape Canaveral launch pad on Thursday morning. The CEO of SpaceX Elon...

Visible light communications (VLC) is an emerging field within the communications sector that focuses on providing a medium in which data can be transmitted using a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. Numerous work in optical communications has already been created. However, all of them focus on the transmission of light using fiber and free-space, which already pose large issues in infrastructure development. With the use of the visible spectrum and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), VLC forgoes the usual problems with data connectivity and is able to provide even higher rates for the transmission of data. VLC...

The advancement of technology plays a significant role in evolving the lives of people. As technology advances, the recovery treatment of addiction and illness has also been doing well. New technology from medical machinery to communication devices helps people undergo treatments, stay in contact, and get the help they need. While modern rehab facilities provide personalized care, full follow-up treatment and around the clock support, there are still a lot of alcoholics who need further help especially when they ask for outpatient treatment. New technology allows patients with alcohol addiction to recover and find motivation, and support wherever and whenever they...

Many think that science and writing aren’t intimately connected. Well, they actually are. Science writing is something that most in the scientific field use in order to discuss findings and further information. But, how can one get better at this? What skills does one need to create amazing science writing? Well, there are a few important items to keep in mind. This article will discuss these skills, and how to improve them to make your science writing the best it can be. 1. Get to the Point In science writing, it’s important that the point is immediately met. This means that any...

From software on our phones (such as Apple’s Siri) to assistants like Google Home, Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming a normal part of our everyday lives. And then there are all the headlines in the news, claiming AI will gradually take over our jobs (and perhaps the world). With all these stories, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction, which is why a new infographic, Rise of the Machines, aims to set the record straight and stop us from panicking. Yes, it’s true that AI can beat humanity at its own game, but it’s often to our advantage rather than...

Mold is a horrible problem to have to deal with, especially if it’s your own home, or beginning to take over a property that you own and rent out.That’s why we have created this infographic detailing the most common forms of mold as well as providing some solutions to dealing with said mold Come learn all about mold, its effects on your health, mold prevention techniques, and all of the common types of mold so that if you’re ever in the unfortunate situation of dealing with it, or you already are, you’ll know precisely what to do! We wanted to help...

A good marketing tactic contains several moving parts, and the press release is one of the best marketing strategies. It is used to share company news and announcements. But every writer cannot be perfect in writing a press release. These are a highly important part of your marketing campaign. You can use this content to tell your organization's story, earning media coverage, and building your brand. Most of the press release distribution services do the distribution job to engage more and more clients. In this way, they can make their marketing campaign successful. How to Write a Press Release? It is quite simple and...

A Problem Worth Solving In recent times, there have been a growing rate of emigration of medical practitioners from Nigeria to developed countries. Annually, it is estimated that 2000 doctors leave the country to practice in developed societies. US, UK and Canada are the popular countries of destination. There are about 72,000 medical doctors registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) but only approximately 35,000 are currently practicing in the country. Consequently, the ratio of doctor per population is approximately 1:6000 for a population of over 200 million in the country. This don’t tally with WHO recommendation of 1...