SMART watches and other wearable devices that measure signs like the heart rates of users, skin temperature and other physiological markers can predict whether an individual is positive for Covid-19 …
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NATIONAL: Police ponder mathematical solution to cultism
by Africastiby Africasti 2 minutes readNIGERIA is looking at using mathematics to solve crimes, especially those perpetrated by young people in the country. Specifically, the Nigeria Police Force is looking at the possibility of using …
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AFRICA: Science needed to scale Covid vaccine supply obstacles – Tomori
by Africastiby Africasti 2 minutes readRENOWNED Professor of virology, Oyewale Tomori has stressed the need for Africa to use the advent of vaccine protection for Covid-19 to create an environment for science to thrive across …
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Nigerian, US scientists explore cheaper antidote to sickle cell disease, malaria, food crisis in Africa
by Africastiby Africasti 6 minutes readA TEAM of researchers from Nigeria and the United States have recommended the use of gene editing technology in the treatment of common ailments and resolution of the food crisis …
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Nigeria’s satellite, NigComSat-1R set to make historic lunch
by Africastiby Africasti 6 minutes readNIGERIA’s NigComSat-1R, a communications satellite managed and operated by NIGCOMSAT Ltd under the country’s Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is set to provide Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that …