What is the carbon cycle? What is its role in nature? What is the importance of Carbon for living organisms? Read here. Carbon is the foundation of all life forms on Earth. Carbon is a minor constituent of the atmosphere but it is vital for carbon dioxide production, carbohydrates by … [Read more...] about Carbon cycle
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Biogeochemical cycles
What are biogeochemical cycles? What are the different types of biogeochemical cycles? Read to know more. Biogeochemical cycle: Any of the natural pathways by which essential elements of living matter are circulated can be called the biogeochemical cycle. The term biogeochemical is a … [Read more...] about Biogeochemical cycles
Nanotechnology in Health
What is Nanotechnology? Why do we need nanotechnology? what are its various applications? Know all about it here. What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale, at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena … [Read more...] about Nanotechnology in Health
Virus – Definition, Structure, and Types
What are viruses? Is a virus a living organism or a non-living organism? What are the types of viruses? Read to know more. Viruses are found wherever there is life. They probably existed since living cells first evolved. As viruses do not form fossils, it is unclear how viruses originated … [Read more...] about Virus – Definition, Structure, and Types
Metaverse – Explained in layman’s terms
If you are wondering what will be the future of the internet, the answer may be Metaverse. What is metaverse? Who is creating the metaverse? Read to know more. Have you ever visited any amusement park or shopping mall that offers 3D Virtual Reality? Have you ever played video games with your … [Read more...] about Metaverse – Explained in layman’s terms
Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Mainly there are two types of Covid tests - viral tests and antibody tests. To diagnose and confirm Covid-19 infection, symptomatic and asymptomatic patients may undergo Covid Tests. In this article, we discuss the different types of Covid Tests. Covid Testing: What are the different types of … [Read more...] about Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Genome India Project (GIP)
You might have heard of the Human Genome Project (HGP). But do you know what is Genome India Project (GIP)? Genome India Project (GIP) is recently in news. GIP which aims to map the genetic diversity may be a boon for personalised medicine. However, it should not be misused for politically … [Read more...] about Genome India Project (GIP)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Outbreak, Impact, and Prevention
The novel coronavirus outbreak in 2019-2020 with the nickname COVID-19 is a new strain of viruses that can cause fever, cough, breathing difficulties, pneumonia, and even death in humans. Read further to know more about it. The new coronavirus - COVID-19 - was first identified in Wuhan, China in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19): Outbreak, Impact, and Prevention
Chandrayaan 2 – Everything you need to know about India’s second Lunar Mission
What is Chandrayaan 2 mission? How is it different from Chandrayaan 1? What are the components of Chandrayaan 2? Read further to know more. Chandrayaan 2 is the 1st space mission by any country to conduct a soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. Chandrayaan 2 mission was launched on 22 … [Read more...] about Chandrayaan 2 – Everything you need to know about India’s second Lunar Mission
Net Neutrality – Explained In Simple Terms
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data on the Internet the same way, and not discriminate or charge differently by user, content, website, platform, or application. In essence, it advocates for an open Internet where all data is treated … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality – Explained In Simple Terms
