Welcome to a world where science fiction becomes reality! Bioengineering, once just a plotline in futuristic novels and movies, is now at the forefront of cutting-edge scientific advancements. From creating genetically modified organisms to designing artificial organs, this field has unlocked endless possibilities for human health and well-being. In this blog post, we will embark on an exhilarating journey through the intricate realm of bioengineering, unraveling its mind-boggling complexities and unveiling the remarkable achievements that have brought us closer to a future once only imagined.
What is Bioengineering?
Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to the field of biology. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from the design and …
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Exploring Bio-hacking in Apparel
Bio-hacking involves optimizing one s biology through a mixture of medical, nutritional, and technological practices to improve physical and mental performance. Historically linked to grassroots movements in DIY biology, bio-hacking includes a wide array of practices from body modification to advanced genetic experiments. Integrati…
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Traveling is an adventure filled with excitement, exploration, and new experiences. Whether you’re jet-setting to exotic destinations or embarking on a road trip to hidden gems, having the right outfits can make all the difference in your journey. In this blog post, we’ll explore stylish and practical outfits for travel, incorporating key pieces like the Drake Albanian flag jacket, the Rip Wheeler jacket, and the Ohio State letterman jacket. Let’s discover how to stay comfortable, chic, and ready for anything on your next travel adventure.
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JOHANNESBURG, Apr 7 2006 (IPS) – The figures tell it all. In South Africa, 37 percent of the country s doctors and seven percent of its nurses have migrated to Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Britain and the United States.
The figures tell it all. In South Africa, 37 percent of the country s doctors and seven percent of its nurses have migrated to Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, Britain and the United States.
In Zimbabwe, 11 percent of doctors and 34 percent of nurses have left in search of greener pastures.
These statistics, compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), reflect the magnitude of the health worker brain drain in So…
Jeepney drivers and operators are using Eway54’s Ecodiesel made from used cooking oil. Credit: Kara Santos/IPS
MANILA, Jun 22 2012 (IPS) – For the past three months, a transport group in the Philippines has been making use of biodiesel processed from used cooking oil for their jeepneys.
Jeepneys, public transport vehicles originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II, are one of the most popular means of transport in the country.
Pasang Masda, a national association of jeepney drivers and operators, has partnered with EWay 54, a company dealing in the propagation and education of alternative fuels for the benefit of the environment.
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SPOKANE, Washington, Feb 3 2014 (IPS) – Moral Monday, the populist movement in North Carolina that saw a diverse coalition of thousands of progressive activists descend upon the state legislature, is now spreading throughout the U.S. South.
“I think it’s a sign the body politic is healthy in the U.S. One of the cheap benefits of U.S. citizenship is the right to petition your government and protest unjust laws. I think it’s a sign of health, I expect that it will spread,” Janice Mathis, vice president of the Citizenship Education Fund, told IPS.
Joeva Rock is a graduate student in the Department of Anthropology at the American University in Washington, DC, focusing on colonial legacies in West Africa.
First shipment of the ramped-up U.S. military response to Ebola arriving in Liberia. Credit: US Army Africa/CC-BY-2.0
WASHINGTON, Sep 28 2014 (IPS) – Six months into West Africa’s Ebola crisis, the international community is finally heeding calls for substantial intervention in the region.
On Sep. 16, U.S. President Barack Obama a multimillion-dollar U.S. response to the spreading contagion. The crisis, which began in March 2014, has , an alarming figure that if the disease is not contai…
Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait
NEW YORK, Jul 9 2021 (IPS) – It may be a challenge, but it is also an absolute necessity: bridging the gap between international law and reality and quickly crossing the bridge to reach all crisis-affected children and youth left furthest behind. Inclusive and equitable quality education is the right of every girl and boy and the objective of Sustainable Development Goal 4.
Yasmine Sherif
In fact, there are multiple challenges to overcome: in 2020, in countries of emergencies and protracted crisis further hit by COVID-19 the United Nations also registered more than , according to the , dated 22 May.
This …
Supermarkets stock both millet and sorghum products, but these are often ignored. Now research has shown the crops have health benefits and are climate resilient. Credit: Ignatius Banda/IPS
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE , Dec 1 2021 (IPS) – Millet could be Africa’s silver bullet for combating anaemia – and apart from health benefits, it is climate-resilient.
led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) says millet, effectively combating anaemia.
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