Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time, and food packaging plays a significant role in this crisis. With increasing awareness of sustainability, the demand for biodegradable alternatives is rising. But what makes a material biodegradable? More importantly, can we develop packaging that is both eco-friendly and high-performing? This is where natural […]
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What Is Bioterrorism and Why Should You Care? Bioterrorism is the deliberate use of bacteria, viruses, or toxins to cause illness or death. Unlike traditional weapons, biological agents don’t destroy buildings or infrastructure, but they can wreak havoc on human health, agriculture, and economies. These attacks can lead to massive public health crises, widespread panic,
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Imagine seeing an exact genetic copy of yourself – not a twin, but a perfect copy created by science. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? But in 1996 it became a reality – not for a human, but for a Finn-Dorset sheep named Dolly. He wasn’t just any lamb; It was the
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To all the brilliant, unstoppable, and inspiring women, Happy International Women’s Day! 🎉 Science has never been about gender, it’s about curiosity, discovery, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Women in science weren’t just fighting for knowledge; they were fighting to be seen, to be heard, to be believed. Today, we celebrate the fearless pioneers who refused to stay
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Imagine a world where death arrives in the dead of night, unseen and unstoppable. Cities fall silent, villages vanish, and the air itself carries whispers of doom. This is not a tale from a horror novel, but it’s the history. The bubonic plague, an ancient killer that once turned Europe into a graveyard, still stays in
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On the final day of February each year the global community dedicates its attention to raising awareness about rare diseases which people frequently overlook. Rare Disease Day functions as a platform to elevate the voices of patients whose medical conditions remain unfamiliar to most people. This day exists to honor patient challenges and support medical
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Imagine if all the movies ever made, every photo you’ve taken, and the entire contents of the internet could fit into something smaller than a sugar cube. No, this isn’t science fiction—it’s the potential of DNA data storage, a technology that might one day revolutionize how we store information. From holding humanity’s history to archiving our
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Have you ever thought about how we protect ourselves from invisible biological threats? From deadly viruses to bioterrorism, the modern world faces risks that demand serious attention.This is where biosafety and biosecurity come into play. Consequently, governments and organizations actively design these measures and policies to protect individuals, societies, and even entire nations from biological
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Imagine inviting a guest to your home, only to realize that they have no plans to leave. Not only that, but imagine ruining your whole house, ruining your belongings. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Deep in your stomach, there’s a bacterium that does just that. Name? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori for short. And if
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The subconscious and the sixth sense.. One is like an ocean that disappears deep inside, while the other is like the waves that form indistinctly that give direction to it. Do you think these two concepts reveal different faces of the same meaning? Let’s take a look at the complex surface of the connections between
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