Technology has seeped into every aspect of our lives and has made an indelible mark on our society. The entertainment industry has also been privy to this revolution, as technology has brought us some interesting gimmicks in the past few years. So much so that seeing a gamer with boxy goggles making absurd hand gestures […]
Since way before Instagram filters were a thing, kidneys have been known for their most important function: filtration. They are a spectacular pair of organs that balance our lives-literally. This World Kidney Day 2021 let’s dive into a few facts about our natural filters. One is enough Though they are a dynamic duo, you only […]
It is astonishing to see how far along women have come in all prospects of life. From suppression to feminism, our society has grown and evolved marvellously. This prolific metamorphosis can be attributed to the powerful women who persevered to make a change. This International Women’s Day, let us read about some remarkable women in […]
From Instagram to personal blogs- food trends have flooded all of them. While colourful feeds are the most appealing to look at, we must look closely into their pros and cons. Let’s dive into these food trends and learn about their actual health benefits. Fermented foods: Let it brew Fermentation is an old and natural […]
A known nook in the street of a city you’ve never been to. A familiar-looking stranger on the bus. A recognisable conversation that was never exchanged. Stopping in your tracks you’re left wondering: Haven’t I done this before? At some point of time in our lives, we’ve all experienced such fleeting moments when we think […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This translates to a week full of surreal emotion oozing in our hearts, ready to pour out on our loved ones. But did you know that Valentine’s Day is not the only occasion observed this week? Congenital Heart Defects or CHD Awareness week is observed between 7th to 14th […]
World Cancer Day is observed on the 4th of February 2021. Let us read about the man who was well ahead of his times when it came to treatment options for cancer and paved the way for Immunotherapy. Dr William B Coley was a renowned bone surgeon at New York’s Memorial Hospital. He had an […]
For a long time, it was believed that leprosy causes your limbs to fall off. Fortunately, science has made enough progress to do away with such strange misconceptions. On this World Leprosy Eradication Day i.e. on the 31st January of 2021, let’s delve into a few facts about this wrongly notorious disease. World Leprosy Eradication […]
Three biological parents, one offspring. Two moms and one dad. Though this sounds almost biblical, it has been made possible through the advancements in gene manipulation over the past few years. Speaking specifically, it can be achieved using the pronuclear transfer technique. Though this venture was not a shot at making a miracle baby, the […]
Every year, December 3rd is observed as International Day of Disabled Persons. Millions of people in the world currently suffer from visible as well as invisible disabilities. The latter type of disability has managed to become a serious problem over the years. People suffer from mental illnesses, learning difficulties or behavioral problems, which often aren’t […]
