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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...

Big data is an unavoidable aspect of business on a global scale. Numerous companies and organizations have decided to devote time to big data research. With an increase in demand for big data experts, a myriad of new careers has arisen. Within them, there is space for many different professions that will only get more sought after. Why is this the case? Well, 63% of all companies have reported failing in big data implementations due to a lack of clarity. If you pick one of these 8 careers, you can easily take up a spot in a reputable company as a...

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...

Oil and Gas production is a very complex venture. It involves a large amount of data to analyze and multiple Engineering and non-Engineering disciplines need to collaborate to deliver needed results. Optimising all these assets for the optimum profitability of an oil and gas production operation is one of the biggest challenge facing the industry. The role of digital oilfields is to use latest technologies to provide solutions that solve these challenges. Now, let us dive in deeper into digital oilfields. What is Digital Oilfields Digital Oilfields encompasses all solutions that uses latest technologies to analyse the huge amount of data from the...

Telehealth has played a major role in the future of healthcare for years, but it has taken on even greater importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring have the potential to help improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital and doctor visits, and facilitate more convenient care. The rapid merging of tech and healthcare has revealed a wide variety of benefits. Patients who need behavioural health services can often receive them via video conferencing, from the comfort of their own home. People with chronic conditions do not have to attend in-person appointments as often, as long as their condition is...

Last night's (May 24) finale of The Flash season 3 threw up a lot of mixed emotions. It started in a happy note as we learn Iris didn't really die, but the funny H.R. with the help of the shape-shifting tech he built earlier in the season swapped places with her and paid the ultimate price. I will surely miss the Earth 19's H.R. Wells as he supplied comic relief throughout the season, but Iris had to live as that seem to be the point of the entire season. Most of the Flash season 3 centered around how to save...

Before getting started with the topic of today, let’s first talk a bit about what telemedicine is and how it works because there are a lot of people out there who aren’t aware of this term. You see telemedicine is basically the use of electronic communications media, teleconferencing, document sharing and mobile technology just for the sole purpose of improving the healthcare quality especially for those people who lack the access to care and health. Telemedicine also refers to the non-clinical services such as administration, training and research. This technology can be used in different fields on different levels for example,...

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...

Artificial intelligence has already become a transformational force in many major industries. It has also had a huge impact on the healthcare industry, and will only continue to do so. Healthcare solutions based on AI technology are becoming more and more common each day. Today, it is possible to get faster and more accurate diagnoses because of AI. Doctors can also create individually tailored prescriptions and treatment plans for each patient by harnessing the power of AI. How will this trend continue? What can we expect from AI? This article dives deep into this subject to find out the answers to...

Your home is filled with cherished items and memories. It’s where you feel most comfortable and relaxed, and where you love to spend your time. With that said, it only makes sense to protect it against unexpected issues and damage that can not only cause a lot of stress but also cost a lot of money in repairs. One example of this is water damage, which is among the most destructive issues homeowners can be faced with. But is there a way that you can protect your home from this happening? Here we’ll take a look at some simple tips that...