Pandemic, disease, and epidemic are some of the most powerful words we use to describe an outbreak of a disease. Yet, these words carry all sorts of connotations that don’t help us understand the exact causes of disease. The word epidemic, in particular, has long provided a convenient cover for the medical establishment to hide […]
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The world of jellyfish is a mysterious one. Many of us have never seen a jellyfish up close as they swim under the ocean’s surface. But we know they’re out there because we can still find them preserved in jars of amber. Knowing More About Jellyfish Jellyfish are amazingly resilient creatures that can survive in […]
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There are many myths and misconceptions about transgender people, particularly among the general public and researchers alike. One of these concerns the ability of transgender women to get a uterus transplant. Do transgender women have a chance of getting a uterus transplant? The answer is: Yes. As the number of gender-confirming surgeries performed increases, the […]
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Most people know that sourdough is a type of bread made with yeast, but did you know that it is also a type of mold? In this article, we will look at how yeast grows and reproduces and how that process affects the taste of bread. Sourdough – Not Your Ordinary Bread Sourdough is […]
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Do you feel bad for the bacteria that are all over the place? Is it bad that there are many of them? Is it bad that they are everywhere? Well, think again because bacteria are actually taking an active role in our daily lives. This may be a surprise to you, but bacteria actually play […]
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How do mammals even sense their surroundings? That’s a question that’s baffled biologists for a while. But a recent study published shows that whiskers may play a vital role in this process. If you’ve ever tried whiskers, you know how they feel: they’re soft, flimsy, and they don’t feel like the hairs of an actual […]
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In the last year, Covid-19 has grown into a global phenomenon, with many people across the world trying to get their hands on it. But how did this happen? Where did it come from? What is it doing? What is Covid-19? A new coronavirus, called “COVID-19,” seems to be spreading more quickly than any other […]
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Over the course of human history, we have learned a great deal about our planet. We have learned the names of all the countries (and the capitals) and of all the continents, longitude and latitude locations, and even the exact times of day when the sun rises and sets. We can even accurately predict the […]
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In the last decade, the number of people living with brain-machine interfaces has nearly doubled, in part thanks to substantial progress in making such implants more usable for people with disabilities. Implanting them is far from easy which is why the services of a neurosurgeon may be required. What is a neurosurgeon? Well, the answer […]
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