A newly discovered species of moth has been named after Donald Trump by scientists. The moth which is officially called “Neopalpa donaldtrumpi” has a golden flake hair, similar to Trump’s. A biologist, Vazrick Nazari said, “with its hair tufts, its presence in U.S. and Mexico, and its fragile habitat that needs conservation, I really did... Read More

October 21, 2014

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Scientists create device to diagnose Ebola in 15 minutes

by Kolapo Olapoju French developers have created a new device which could allow doctors to diagnose a patient with suspected Ebola in under 15 minutes. France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) said in a statement that trials at a high-security lab have validated the technique and prototype kits should be available in Ebola-hit countries by the... Read More

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August 11, 2014

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Scientists say a 2-year-old boy from Guinea started the Ebola outbreak [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Scientists believe they have traced the Ebola virus disease to patient zero, a two-year-old boy who died on 6 December, 2013. The toddler fell sick in a village in southeastern Guinea called ‘Guéckédou. According to a report in “The New England Journal of Medicine”, researchers say they have identified him as... Read More

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June 23, 2014

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Opinion: Ekiti and the triumph of emotions

by Abdul Ajia Those who are still searching for answers behind the reason why Mr. Ayodele Fayose triumphed over the more cerebral Dr. Kayode Fayemi should look no further than the market place of emotions. When the highly cerebral Adlai Stevenson was running for President of the United States against Dwight Eisenhower, a woman was... Read More

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April 19, 2014

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Go figure: Scientists discover female insect with a PENIS

by Zara Mustapha It is not a hermaphrodite but then, this little-known Brazilian insect takes sex change to a new level. The insect – a cave-dwerlling Neotrogla female has a ‘penis’ which scientists say uses to mate with her male partner. The bizarre thing is that the Neotrogla male according to scientists has a ‘much-reduced, vagina-like opening.’ Their sex... Read More

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January 28, 2014

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Good news: Researchers make breakthrough in HIV treatment

by Oge Okonkwo A team of Nigerian scientists have found what could be termed a novel treatment for Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection that may reduce greatly the cost of treatment. The team of scientists includes graduate students and researchers from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the... Read More

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December 27, 2013

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Good news: Researchers discover wonder drug which may prevent AIDS

Research led by scientists at the Gladstone Institutes, San Fransisco, United States has identified the precise chain of molecular events in the human body that drives the death of most of the immune system’s CD4 T cells as an HIV infection leads to AIDS. Further, they have identified an existing anti-inflammatory drug that in laboratory... Read More

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December 7, 2013

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World’s thinnest ever condoms created in Japan which are just one sixth of the width of human hair

Japanese scientists have created what they claim to be the world’s thinnest condoms, which are one sixth the width of a human hair. The thickness of the rubber in the ultra-light polyurethane contraceptive tool has been measured at 0.01 millimeters, with the average width of a human hair measuring 0.06 millimeters. The Sagami Original 0.1... Read More

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November 6, 2013

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Opinion: But where are the Muslim scientists?

by Muhammad Jameel Yusha’u The message of Mr Sheriff was clear, for the Muslim world to regain its position globally; it has to revert to what made it ahead of its contemporaries in the past. Just have a quick look at the list of Muslim scientists and their inventions Last week at the World Islamic... Read More

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April 18, 2013

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Stop wearing bras, scientists warn women

Bras do nothing to help support a woman’s breasts and could even be causing damage, research has found. The Telegraph of London reported on Friday that for years, women have been taught of the virtues of a good bra in order to make the most of their assets and defy the pull of gravity. Now... Read More

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March 6, 2013

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Drink coffee to live longer, scientists say

Coffee may stain your teeth and may leave you with bad breath, but scientists have found that drinking coffee later in life may help you live longer. Research done by the National Cancer Institute in the United States shows that drinking a few cups of coffee a day can significantly reduce your likelihood of dying early.... Read More

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December 6, 2012

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No light, a short story by Ifeoluwapo Odedere

by Ifeoluwapo Odedere For we have waited too long and the committee leader answered saying, this darkness is the work of saboteurs whom we do not know, for they have infiltrated our kingdom In the beginning, there was light and the inhabitants lived happily. Then, darkness descended on the region. And the darkness was very... Read More

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November 29, 2012

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Worse than we thought: Smoking harms your brain too, leading to sharp mental decline – Study

Smoking is known to be highly damaging to physical health, being a major factor in cancer and heart disease. Now, however, its alarming effects on the mental well-being of millions of smokers have been outlined by British scientists. Lighting up regularly has been associated with a sharp decline in the performance of the brain, according... Read More

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October 26, 2012

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TICKER: Tough luck: Scientists sent to prison for failing to predict earth quake

The easiest way to know that your government is backward is when you live in a country that sends you to prison for not accurately predicting an earth quake. Yes, people might get killed, but this isn’t an exact science. Scientists are resigning in protest to a recent set of verdicts handed down by Italian... Read More

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Scientists name newly discovered moth after Donald Trump

Scientists create device to diagnose Ebola in 15 minutes

Scientists say a 2-year-old boy from Guinea started the Ebola outbreak [DETAILS]

Opinion: Ekiti and the triumph of emotions

Go figure: Scientists discover female insect with a PENIS

Good news: Researchers make breakthrough in HIV treatment

Good news: Researchers discover wonder drug which may prevent AIDS

World’s thinnest ever condoms created in Japan which are just one sixth of the width of human hair

Opinion: But where are the Muslim scientists?

Stop wearing bras, scientists warn women

Drink coffee to live longer, scientists say

No light, a short story by Ifeoluwapo Odedere

Worse than we thought: Smoking harms your brain too, leading to sharp mental decline – Study

TICKER: Tough luck: Scientists sent to prison for failing to predict earth quake

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