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Careers in Chemistry Chemistry is one of the most important fundamental sciences. It is the study of matter, its properties, how and why substances combine or separate to form other substances, and how substances interact with energy. Chemistry tries to decode the details of Chemical molecules and their component atoms. The research and development in the field of chemistry has given us everything from soaps, cosmetics to medicines. The field of chemistry basically studies the substances and how these substances react with each other. Chemistry is a discipline which studies elements and compounds, atoms, molecules and ions, their composition, structure, properties, behaviour and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances. Chemistry professionals may also enter into other branches related to this field. A career in chemistry is definitely the good way to contribute positively to this world through your work. Chemistry in everyday life Chemistry is a part of our eve...

It is essential to identify this 'silent inner killer' and tackle it wisely Main points       According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Depression is a common mental disorder. Worldwide, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from Depression        Depression is the foremost cause of disability and is a significant contributor to the overall global burden of disease.        Women are affected more than men, and it can lead to suicide.        There are effective psychological and pharmacological treatments for moderate and severe depression. Depression is a result of endless sadness and less interest or happiness in previously enjoyable activities. It disturbs sleep, appetite, tiredness, and concentration ability. Depression affects long-lasting or persistent and can affect a person's ability to function and live a healthy life. Psychological and pharmacological treatments exist for modera...

Which one is more effective in killing our hand germs- Hand sanitizer or soap? Hand sanitizers are in huge demand in this face of covid -19 and are extremely useful when you don’t have sink and soap nearby.    The emergence of coronavirus from Wuhan district of China in November has affected 216 countries and there are 6.6 million confirmed cases and 0.4 million mortality according to WHO on June 06, 2020.   This virus primarily spreads by getting in contact with infected person or by touching a surface that already has virus on it. As of now there is no vaccine to prevent it and only maintaining a social distance and good hygiene are the only measures which people are recommended to take to avoid this disease. Washing and sanitizing hands frequently give protection from coronavirus and other diseases. This has led the immense demand of hand sanitizer. Global hand sanitizer market is expected to reach $1755.7 million by 2023. But is the fame of hand sanitiz...

Theme of World Environment Day 2020 is “Celebrate Biodiversity ” History World Environment Day [WED] was established by the UN General Assembly in  1972 on  the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, resulting from discussions on the integration of human interactions and the environment. Two years later, in  1974  the first WED was held with the theme "Only One Earth". The current theme is extremely significant because human beings are part of the ecosystem and cannot stay to survive in seclusion. It will be hosted in Colombia, in partnership with Germany in this year. With 1 million species facing extinction, there has never been a more important time to focus on biodiversity.Biodiversity is important for the survival of all living things big and small, on land, or in water.We need to understand that while there may be a food chain and ranking of species, every living thing is connected to another living th...