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Azeez January 19, 2017

Scientists name newly discovered moth after Donald Trump

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.…

Kolapo Olapoju October 21, 2014

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)…

Kolapo Olapoju August 11, 2014

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…

June 23, 2014

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…

April 19, 2014

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…

January 28, 2014

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.…

December 27, 2013

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…

December 7, 2013

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 …

November 6, 2013

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…

April 18, 2013

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…

March 6, 2013

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…

December 6, 2012

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…

November 29, 2012

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…

October 26, 2012

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,…

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