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 What is the brain? The brain is the most complex part of the human body.  This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Source: flickr.com The brain is a master chip of the human body. This 1.5 kg ( approx 3 pounds) organ controls the whole body, interprets input information. It is the most complex part of the human body.  We can't live without a brain. It is made up of 100 billion nerves.  Anatomy and function  The brain has 3 parts : 1) Cerebrum 2) Cerebellum 3) Brain stem 1) Cerebrum The cerebrum is an important part of the brain.  It contains the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and olfactory bulb. Cerebral cortex processes sensory and motor information.  Source: Wikipedia commons It consists of mainly neuron cell bodies,  its rumple surface is due to its folds and fissures (known as gyri and sulci). The cerebral has two hemispheres (left and ...

 Global warming is a serious issue. Emission of carbon dioxide and other global warming gas from industries, vehicles, and air conditioning systems will cause a rise in earth's temperature. To reduce the effect of global warming, scientist and researchers work hard to find alternative technologies.  Recently, Prof. Xiulin Ruan (a Purdue University) and his team, developed a paint, called "ultra-white" paint.  Source: Purdue University Normal white paints possess 75- 85% reflectance.  Two materials were tested, CaCO 3 and BaSO 4 .  Paint containing CaCO3 possesses 95.5% reflectance. The paint could cool up to 1.7 °C below the surrounding temperature. Other paint containing BaSO 4 and acrylic paint can reflect the sunlight at wavelength which enough to pass through the atmosphere. This paint possesses 98.1% reflectance. It lowers the inner temperature by 4.5 degrees  °C.  CaCO 3 absorbs more sunlight  (4.5%) than BaSO 4 (absorbs 1.9% sunlight), ...

 Corona is at its highest peak in India. The country is suffering from an oxygen shortage.  A new strain of coronavirus causes damage to the respiratory system of the patient. The oxygen level of the patient decreases rapidly. Hundreds of patients are dying due to the unavailability of oxygen cylinders.  Source:  Getty Images The government is trying to provide enough oxygen supplies by diverting the use of oxygen in aluminum and other industries.  In this kind of situation, people are googling "How to make oxygen at home". We Indians know many home remedies, like eating green veggies, kadhas, etc. It will be helpful to know the tips about maintaining oxygen level.  Let discuss few tips : 1. Proning  Proning is a recent technique introduced by AIIMs (Patna). Lying on Belly for half an hour will help maintain oxygen level. The technique is also suggested beneficial by Yog-guru Swami Ramdev.  Position: Lie down on the bed and place one pillow b...

The world is facing a critical situation of Coronavirus pandemic. Many countries don't have enough oxygen to supply for medical use.  Oxygen has applications in various production industries, but due to shortage of oxygen government diverted the use in medical purpose first.  What should be the purity of Medical Oxygen? There no particular standard for purity of medical oxygen, but it is ultrafultered and more than 99% pure.  Aiming to fulfill oxygen demand, many firms started developing devices that produce oxygen at home. Local people also started googling "How to make oxygen at home".  But is it safe to use homemade oxygen?  It depends on method used to produce the oxygen.  Purity and composition matter most while we concern to use oxygen for clinical purposes. Oxygen concentrator Before buying any equipment ensure these factors: First, read detailed information about that equipment Check if the manufacturer/Supplier authorized to sell that equipmen...

Different Covid Vaccines Confused about which vaccine could be effective? Which vaccines are used in your country?  The WHO has declared the coronavirus disease a pandemic. A novel coronavirus firstly was identified in Wuhan, China.  Coronavirus cause illnesses ranging from Cough, fever to more severe diseases related to the respiratory system.  As of April 2021, there are over 250 vaccine candidates for COVID-19 being developed. Few of them are in human trial and the rest of them are in phase 1/2. Let's get a quick look at some most used Covid vaccines : 1. Covaxin (BBV152) Covaxin is developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  Covaxin was approved for human clinical trials in July 2020. It is included along with immune-potentiators. Covaxin demonstrated 81% interim efficacy in preventing COVID-19 in those without prior infection after the second dose. Side effects : headache, fatigue, fever, body ache, abdo...

RARE BLUE JAVA BANANA | ICE CREAM BANANA When it comes to Banana, It is the most appealing fruit by Fitness Freaks. They are grown in a hot, humid climate, mostly in southern Africa, India, China, and America. There are many varieties of bananas.  Have ever imagined blue-cloured Banana? Yes, I'm talking about RARE BLUE BANANA. These Bananas are native to southeast Asia and also can be also found in Maui, Hawaii, and Northern Australia.  They are a hybrid of two species  Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata . It is also known for its taste. The taste of Blue Banana is like Vanilla Ice-cream.  The Blue Java bananas are popular bananas that can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are also popular as ornamentals and shade plants for their unusual blue coloration, large size, and tolerance to temperate climates. Due to their unique taste and consistency, blue Java bananas are often used in smoothies, added to desserts, or swapped in for regular bananas to make a natural, low-cal...

What is Hawk-Eye technology in Sports?  How the ball is tracked in Sports?  Cricket is the second most popular sport in Asia, Australia, and the United Kingdom.  You have to know these technologies used in cricket if you are a true cricket lover. With time these technologies are advanced. So let's talk about some amazing technologies used in cricket. 1. Hawk-Eye      The system (Owned by Sony ) is originally developed in the United Kingdom and widely used in sports as it accurate within 3.6 mm. It is used in many sports to track the ball and display a profile of its most likely path as a moving image. It works via many cameras (Usually six or more, positioned on the roof of the stadium) to track the ball from various angles. 2. Radar Gun or Speed Gun     Have ever wonder How the Speed of the ball is measured? The concept is quite similar to measuring the speed of vehicles. The system consists of two elements, Reciever and Transmitter. With th...

What is Peanut Butter? It is basically roasted peanuts, paste-like unprocessed food. The man behind the legend was a Canadian named Marcellus Gilmore Edson who created ‘peanut paste’ in 1884. Peanut Butter Many brands also add ingredients like Sugar, salts, or trans fats, so it is advisable to check labels before buying. Why Peanut Butter is good for maintaining weight and fitness? It is nutrition-rich food. It offers potential health benefits.  It contains some fats which are good as it is associated with a lower risk of  Weight gain.  Oleic acid is one of the main fat which helps in maintaining blood sugar and blood pressure, lowers the risk of heart disease.  Peanut Butter supplies three nutrients with a good combination in one serving. (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins). It also contains Copper that helps maintain our immune system.  Nutrition Information Vitamin E Niacin (B3) Manganese Vitamin B6 Magnesium ...