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World Habitat Day 2019: Date, Significance and Theme of the Day to Reflect the State of Human Settlements

World Habitat Day 2019 (Photo Credits: Un.org) Every year, first Monday of October is celebrated as World Habitat Day. The purpose of this day is to reflect on the state of human settlements and the basic right to sufficient shelter. WHD also intends to remind the people that they are responsible to shape the future… Read More: World Habitat Day 2019: Date, Significance and Theme of the… »

Polar Vortex 2019: What Happens To Human Body At -50 Degree Celsius and How To Avoid Hypothermia

What happens to the human body in the cold (Photo Credits: Max Pixel) People expecting a mellow winter in the US are up for a rude shock with the Polar Vortex spinning their way. The country is experiencing the coldest winter in years, with the temperature plunging to sub-zero levels. Parts of US – the… Read More: Polar Vortex 2019: What Happens To Human Body At -50… »

Engineered bacteria could mop up toxic ammonia in the human gut

A new kind of probiotic could be on the wayStudio 52 film / Alamy Stock Photo By Clare Wilson Supplements of genetically modified bacteria could be used to treat liver and bowel diseases by mopping up toxins inside the gut. The approach, of tweaking bacteria so they turn harmful ammonia into a safe compound, has… Read More: Engineered bacteria could mop up toxic ammonia in the human… »