Bamboo, nicknamed the wonder plant, is the strongest and fastest-growing monocot “woody” plant on earth, great for construction work. It is packed with vitamins and essential minerals such as niacin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin E, which is the body’s most powerful antioxidant. It is known to naturally enhance collagen production, help to detox […]
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Ideally, water is naturally colourless and odourless. However, in Nairobi River, things are different. This river has become heavily polluted over the years due to various human activities such as dumping of untreated sewage and solid waste, industrial pollution, plastic pollution and agricultural runoff. The pollution has had significant impacts on the environment, the health
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Stinkhorns give off a strong, offensive, rotting odor typically described as smelling of rotting dung or carrion or a combination of the two. Hence, the slogan “You’ll smell them before you see them!”. Due to their phallic appearance in many stinkhorns, they have been included in different folklore and cultural superstitions worldwide. Stinkhorn belong to
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The surging global demand for coffee has put tremendous pressure on coffee farmers worldwide, leading to an unavoidable dilemma. The decrease in the percentage of global coffee exports has had a significant impact on the coffee supply chain, which has been worsened by the ongoing effects of climate change. The primary cause of this supply
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Ecological succession is a gradual and predictable process that describes the changes in the species composition of an ecosystem over time. It can result from natural factors such as long-term environmental changes or as a response to disturbances such as mudslides or volcanic eruptions. In Africa, such catastrophic events can lead to significant disruption to
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“In my experience, the intellectual capability of any biologist is directly proportional to the speed of locomotion of the organisms with which they work.” Robert McCredie May. I have had the chance to learn about scientists, their research work, and their contributions to science. Robert McCredie May, also known as Lord May of Oxford, stands
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Kenya has a rich biodiversity, with a wide range of ecosystems, wildlife, and plant species. This biodiversity is not only critical for conservation purposes but also for sustainable agriculture. Agricultural biodiversity, or agrobiodiversity, comprises variability and varieties of plants, animals, and microorganisms that are important in maintaining critical functions of the agricultural ecosystem. In Kenya,
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“I had never realized wild animals could have such definite personalities. Her moods are mercurial: she sulks, laughs, plays, pouts and has moments of ecstasy, is stroppy, confident, insecure, and shows many other facets of personality which would make a psychiatrist reel.” –Raising Daisy Rothschild, (Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville, Penguin Books, 1977). The Giraffe Centre is a
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The connection of our natural world is often overlooked, but it is essential to understand that every living organism plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. For instance, forests provide a habitat for animals, and animals consume plants that rely on healthy soil, which is fertilized by fungi. Bees and other insects facilitate
A GMOs Story. GMOs have been developed for a wide variety of applications, including crops, industrial processes, and medical research. One of the most well-known companies involved in the development and commercialization of GMOs is Monsanto. Monsanto is a multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation that has been involved in the development and marketing of
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