Although I’ve heard about this network since last year, the countless conspiracy theories on 5G concerning the coronavirus prompted me to do some research. 5G is a 5th generation mobile network that will interconnect and control machines, objects, and devices all without human assistance. This internet connection will have faster speed and more reliable connections…
Tag: Science
French Doctors Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Testing in Africa
I read a problematic but not surprising news article earlier and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from Aljazeera. Two French doctors proposed testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in Africa earlier this week. The comments were made on the French television channel, LCI, during a COVID-19 discussion regarding a…
Scientists May Be Able to Detect the Spread of COVID-19
Greetings Everyone, I came across an update regarding COVID-19 and had to share my findings. The following information comes from The Verge. As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, it mutates in tiny ways. Scientists may be able to use those mutations to track how it’s spreading from person to person. Synthetic Biologist at Ginkgo…
Artificial Intelligence Headed to the Lab
Greetings Everyone, I came across some interesting but not surprising news earlier and had to share. The following information is from Phys.org. To remove the need for human supervision in laboratories, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied to a new SPM operation. The new system is called DeepSPM, and it will bridge the gap between…
African DNA Could Fight Diseases?
For years, I’ve heard the narrative about the human race beginning in Africa and that African genetics are unique. Well, given the pandemic happening across the globe, I started questioning the validity in those assessments; not just for an ego boost but for clarity on whether or not African DNA is beneficial to curing diseases….
Half of the World’s Beaches to Vanish by 2100?
If you’ve been following this blog, then you know I haven’t shied away from the topic of pollution and the destruction of the planet. Well, I came across some additional news today that I had to share. The following comes out of Newsfusion. Climate change and rising sea levels are set to wipe out half…
Coronavirus Updates
I’m going to keep conspiracy theories on the coronavirus to myself for now, because I’m still doing research. But I have been reading up on some updates. The following information comes from Newsfusion. After the first death on U.S. soil, occurring in Washington State, President Donald Trump has advised that there is nothing to fear….
Scientists Generate Electricity Out of Thin Air
Greetings Folks, I came across some exciting news earlier and had to share with you all. The following information comes from Science Blog and Science Alert. Scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a device that can create electricity from moisture in the air. Called the “Air-gen,” Electrical Engineer Jun Yao and Microbiologist…
How Powerful is the Human Brain?
With the rise of artificial intelligence, comparing robots and humans has become inevitable. Folks tend to romanticize a world controlled by a computer, but I’ve questioned it. And this led me to start researching a computer that many of us (myself included) take for granted, the human brain. According to Live Science, the human brain…
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Greetings All, For the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about Africans going to space. Random, I know. But with the increasing discussions on advanced technology and my interest in the advancement of African people, it was only a matter of time before astronomy became a factor. This led me to some very…
The Last Solar Eclipse of the Decade
Yesterday, December 26, 2919, was the last solar eclipse of the decade. I found out from Dr. Mumbi Seraki and figured I’d do some more research. The following information comes from Space.com. Known as an annular solar eclipse, this eclipse began in Saudi Arabia. The moon passed in front of the sun, not completely covering…
How Solar Radiation Management Will Affect The Planet
There’s been a lot of conversations on climate change and global warming lately. I don’t know if it’s another fearmongering tactic, but the debates on Solar Radiation Management have kept my attention. So it’s only right that I find some clarity. Global warming and climate change are somewhat interchangeable. Global warming refers to the rising…