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UK Covid-19 Cases Exceed 1.5 Million After 18,662 New Infections

Philip AtumeNov 23, 20200

The current Coronavirus cases in the UK have exceeded 1.5 million on Sunday. This development was confirmed after the Government recently announced 18,662 new cases of

Covid Vaccine: Pfizer Applies For First Approval In US

Philip AtumeNov 20, 2020November 20, 20200

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are on Friday filing for emergency authorisation in the US of their Covid-19 vaccine. It will be the job of

Coronavirus: Greece Shuts Down Schools As Pandemic Surge

Philip AtumeNov 14, 2020November 14, 20200

The closure of primary schools, kindergartens and daycare centres has been announced in Greece on Saturday. The development occurred due to a surge in coronavirus

Unpaid Salaries: Ondo Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike

Philip AtumeNov 9, 20200

An indefinite strike has started on Monday, over unpaid salaries and other allowances of doctors in Ondo State. Those involved on the strike are: doctors

Comprehensive List Of 2020 Nobel Prize Winners

Emmanuel AtumeOct 12, 2020October 4, 20210

The Nobel prize-awarding institutions have concluded the 2020 award ceremony. Awards were given for achievements in Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Peace and Economics. The New York

How Researchers Minimised Ageing By Blocking CD47 Antibody

Emmanuel AtumeOct 9, 20200

Researchers have unravelled the secrete behind ageing, they are about to develop therapies that will block CD47 Antibody responsible for most health issues in adults. A

WFP: World Food Program Wins The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

Emmanuel AtumeOct 9, 2020October 9, 20200

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger. Aljazeera reports: The announcement was

Nobel Price In Chemistry 2020 Awarded To Two Women

Emmanuel AtumeOct 7, 2020October 4, 20210

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded jointly to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the development of a method for genome editing.

Ageing Is Caused By Mutations With Detrimental Effects

Emmanuel AtumeOct 6, 2020October 6, 20200

Ageing is caused by mutations with detrimental effects early in life. Researchers on evolutionary Biology identifies the type of mutation that can cause ageing. We

Health Implications Of Using Non-stick Pans

Emmanuel AtumeOct 5, 20200

For decades, scientists have debated whether it is safe to cook with a non-stick pan or not. Based on their opinions, it is ideal to