Not all jellies are the same. Consider the difference between true jellyfish and box jellyfish as an example. As a backgrounder, both are similar because […]
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The Box Jellyfish: Why Are They So Deadly?
The box jellyfish is a collective term for a class of species under the Medusozoa subphylum and Cnidaria phylum under the greater Animalia kingdom. These […]
Explainer: Why Ebola Virus Disease is so Deadly?
Ebola virus disease or EVD is a severe disease caused by ebolaviruses affecting humans and other primates. Several Ebola outbreaks have been recorded in remote […]
Studies: How Smoking Affects the Skin?
As if there are not enough reasons not to smoke, especially considering its negative health effects to include increased risk for developing cancers and cardiovascular […]
Explainer: What is Wind Chill? What are Its Effects?
Wind chill or windchill is a perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body on exposed skin due to the flow of air. It […]
Roles of Electrolytes in the Human Body
Electrolytes are substances that produce an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water or other polar solvents. Higher organisms such as the human body need […]
Roles of Insulin in the Human Body
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced and secreted by the pancreas, especially the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. The general function or role of […]