Cement: Applications, Manufacturing Process, Types and Tests
A cement is a binder. It is a substance that hardens and adheres to other materials to bind them together. Cement is one of the most important man-made substances in the world today. In this article, we will look at the cement manufacturing process, its applications, some types of cement and cement testing. Applications of the Different […]
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Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of an Egg
Eggs are a dietary staple, used not just for breakfast but also as a quick lunch or supper. Packed with essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, eggs, are known to be a superfood. To understand why in more detail, let’s look at the nutritional facts of an egg. Nutritional Facts about an Egg The nutrition provided […]
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Fascinating Facts about Earth
Our home planet, Earth, is unlike any other. It is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth-largest planet in the solar system. Unlike the other planets, over 71 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Another interesting fact about the planet is that it is the only place in the known cosmos where […]
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11 Skin Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a cactus plant from the Liliaceae family. It is one of the most commonly used herbal treatments for topical skin problems and thus, is widely utilised in cosmetics and beauty products. Management of constipation, diabetes, and other health issues are some other benefits of aloe vera. In this article, we have discussed how aloe vera […]
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9 Deadly Pandemics in History
The globe is currently facing a new coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). But this is not the first pandemic that humans have faced. In fact, throughout history, infectious illnesses with pandemic potential have emerged and spread on a regular basis. Humanity has already been tormented by major pandemics such as the plague, flu, and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Read […]
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7 Most Endangered Animals as of 2023
Time on Earth is coming to an end for several species. In fact, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List now includes 16,306 species that are endangered or threatened with extinction. Humans are the most serious threat to the survival of these species, with poaching, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change driving many of the issues. […]
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The Greatest Scientists of All Time
In ancient times, philosophers engaged in natural philosophy, the intellectual study of nature. Though Thales (624-545 BC) was arguably the first scientist to describe how cosmic events can be seen as natural and not necessarily caused by gods, it was not until the nineteenth century that the term scientists became commonplace, after it was coined in 1833 by […]
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