It is a technique developed by F M Alexander, who utilised the self-observation and reasoning methods to enhance the physical performance of human body like sitting, standing, walking and speaking. It is utilised to overcome unwanted physical habits developed over the years through refined strategies borne out of empirical reasoning. It is a helpful tool for traditional methods of medication.

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make food for themselves-and, indirectly, for all animals, including human beings. Without it, life as we know it on this earth would be impossible. In photosynthesis plants combine water and salts in the soil, and carbon dioxide in the air to build up organic compounds, such as sugar starch and proteins. To …

There are two types of immunity for infectious microorganisms: active immunity and passive immunity. Passive immunity is provided by artificial means such as injections of antibodies and vaccines. The agents used for passive immunity include antibodies from humans or animals.

Guano is accumulated dung or excrement and remains of seabirds, bats and seals found along certain coastal areas and caves. It’s found mainly on the coastal islands of Peru, Africa, Chile and the West Indies. It contains about 6% phosphorus, 9% nitrogen, 2% potassium and moisture. Guano is found mixed with feathers and bones and used mainly as a fertilizer. …

DRD4 gene is a gene in chromosome 11 of the human genome. It is also called the “Liberal gene” or “Pleasure seeking gene”, because polymorphisms, or altered length or sequence in the DRD4 gene, present in about 50% of the population, is associated with novelty seeking, liberal opinion forming, strong desire for sexual promiscuity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia …

Which is the most famous sheep in the world? A sheep called Dolly. But why is Dolly famous? That is because unlike other sheep’s, Dolly was not born in the usual manner. She is actually a carbon copy of her mother, like an identical twin. This means that she is the twin sister of her mother who is older by …

Each human kidney contains about 1 million filtering units called nephrons. The nephron has a renal tubule and dilated blind end like a funnel. This dilated funnel like part is called Bowman’s Capsule. It has a tuft of capillaries. The fluid which comes out of these capillaries is filtered by Bowman’s Capsule. The renal tubules do further processing to make …

If you touch a hot metal object, you will yank your hand away immediately. When this happens to you the first time, the sequence of events and the result (the burning of your hand) gets stored in your brain. This is what we call an experience. When you see a hot metal object next time, you will not touch it. …

The current geological epoch we live in is called Holocene, which began around 9600 BC. However, considering the way humans have altered the course of the Earth scientists suggest that the epoch be renamed anthropocene. Nobel-prize winning chemist Paul Crutzen coined this term in a casual remark in 2002, while talking about how the Earth was entering a new epoch …

Corals are porous marine animals that live at the bottom of the ocean. Coral attaches to a strong foundation and then grows to create a coral reef. Corals are naturally vibrant and colourful. An artificial coral reef is a human-made underwater structure, typically built for the purpose of promoting marine life. Artificial reefs also improve hydrodynamics and help control beach …