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March 2023

Can Fleas Live On Humans?

Fleas are pests often found living in the fur of cats and dogs, but they cannot survive on humans.

Blog / March 30, 2023 / By

Table of Contents What are fleas? Fleas are insects that suck the blood of the animal they live on. They are , since they live off of their host. In the Middle Ages, fleas were the main spreader of the bubonic plague. Fleas feed exclusively on the blood of mammals and birds. Most pet-owners know …

Can Fleas Live On Humans?

Fleas are pests often found living in the fur of cats and dogs, but they cannot survive on humans.

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Who Discovered Antibiotics?

Alexander Fleming, a Scottish scientist, discovered the first antibiotic in the world.

Biology, Blog, Chemistry / March 28, 2023 / By

Table of Contents Alexander Fleming did not intend to become a scientist. Rather, he wanted to become a . Fleming was born into a poor farming family in 1881. Fleming spent the early years of his life living on his mother’s farm in Ayrshire. Later, at age 13, he moved to London to live with …

Who Discovered Antibiotics?

Alexander Fleming, a Scottish scientist, discovered the first antibiotic in the world.

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Bananas reproduce via the outgrowths of the stem or the root called suckers or pups

How Do Bananas Grow?

Biology, Blog / March 29, 2023 / By

Table of Contents Fruits are the sweet or sour, fleshy products on trees and plants that contain seeds and can be consumed as food. Fruits are known to be important sources of  and . According to biologists, fruits are actually the ripened female reproductive part (called the ) along with its components. How exactly are …

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Moths vs Butterflies

Biology, Blog / March 28, 2023 / By

Table of Contents Moths and butterflies are both insects that belong to a group known as (the Greek word “lepis” meaning scale and “pteron” meaning wing). Butterflies and moths have many things in common, such as wings covered with scales. Moths make over 95% of the species belonging to Lepidoptera. Based on fossil records dating …

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A lysosome, labelled as Ly, observed under transmission electron microscopy

Do Plant Cells Have Lysosomes?

Exploring the Hidden World of Plant Cells

Biology, Blog / March 29, 2023 / By

A lysosome, labelled as Ly, observed under transmission electron microscopy, Credit: Wikimedia/Marine Biological Laboratory We know that all living things are made up of cells, and that cells have different structures that help them function properly. One of these structures is called the lysosome, which is known as the “garbage disposal” of the cell. Lysosomes …

Do Plant Cells Have Lysosomes?

Exploring the Hidden World of Plant Cells

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Do Wasps Sting or Bite?

Wasps can either sting or bite humans depending on the situation

Biology, Blog / March 24, 2023 / By

Table of Contents , similar to bees and hornets, have stingers that they can use to sting humans. However, stinging is an exhaustive endeavour. The stinger is part of the wasp’s body. To sting humans, the wasp needs to embed a part of their body, specifically the, into the human. Bear in mind that, unlike …

Do Wasps Sting or Bite?

Wasps can either sting or bite humans depending on the situation

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Birds That Talk

Biology, Blog / March 24, 2023 / By

Table of Contents Don’t you think there are many reasons to be envious of birds? They can fly off to different lands, eat juicy berries their entire lives, and sit on trees and sing all day long. But we can do one thing they can’t. We can talk, and they can’t… right? But that’s not …

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Periodic Table

Who Discovered The Periodic Table?

The Fascinating Story Behind the Creation of the Periodic Table

Blog, Chemistry / March 27, 2023 / By

Table of Contents Periodic Table of Elements. Credit: Wikimedia The periodic table of elements is one of the most important tools in science. It helps us figure out how the universe is put together. But have you ever wondered who came up with this incredible system? In this article, we’ll learn about the history of …

Who Discovered The Periodic Table?

The Fascinating Story Behind the Creation of the Periodic Table

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An Indian Crab Spider

Spiders That Look Like Crabs

Exploring the World of Spiders that Mimic Crabs

Biology, Blog / March 24, 2023 / By

Table of Contents An Indian Crab Spider. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/arian.suresh Have you ever heard of a spider that looks like a crab? It may sound like something from a fantasy movie, but these fascinating creatures actually exist in the real world! In this article, we’ll dive into the world of crab spiders and explore why …

Spiders That Look Like Crabs

Exploring the World of Spiders that Mimic Crabs

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