Archive for the 'Science' Category

Biotechnology and Biosafety

Monday, July 7th, 2008

As we move into the 21st century it has become clear that biotechnology is certain to play a key role in economic and social development throughout the world. Its impact on agriculture, health and environment has already been noted widely in the relevant literature but this is nothing compared to the widely held expectations that [...]

The water purifier.

Monday, June 30th, 2008

 
Did you ever wake up in the morning walked on the bathroom, opened the tap only to find a brown sandy substance to come out of it? At those times you would wish to have your own water treatment plant. Now you can have it. Although it probably looks different than you would expect: a [...]

Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis ,Renewable Energy & the opportunities

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Good day everyone, my name is Stanley Ijeoma, Founder/CEO Schrodinger Nigeria Limited- a start-up company positioning itself to play major roles in the drive for a paradigm shift from Fossil-fuel powered electricity generators to Renewable energy based electricity. Lighting Africa conference in Accra last month was an eye opener and at the moment, Schrodinger seeks [...]

The difference a tree can make

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Water scarcity is an increasingly sever problem across the developing world, with many countries in East Africa already experiencing water shortages or sever water scarcity. Certain trees that are integrated into agricultural systems can increase the efficiency of water use, while plantations of fast-growing trees can exacerbate water shortages and drought.

This has triggered a [...]


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