A couple of times, I’ve had to answer the question of how to retain information when we read. My simple answer has always been to enjoy whatever it…
The Small Islands of Langerhans
It took me a long time to decide what story to tell today. But then, this came up. And just so you know (no fogginess today!), we will be learning…
CRISPR Pronounced ‘Crisper’
Last time, we talked ‘small’ but essential. Today will be another episode of a small world. And our story begins in a land of the single-celled animals we…
This Magic Moment
This eveningWas just like every otherSpecial, but normalUntil I had your fingers in mine This danceWas just like with othersExciting, but commonUntil you fell into my embrace When…
Might Be Small
It might be small. Sometime yesterday, my brother and I rewatched SpaceX’s first astronaut launch. Then we went on to talk about orbit, how that this unseen force…
Being Still
I heard a story onceOf the rebirth of an eagleA story once toldTo teach the transforming strengthOf the determination to live The eagle grows oldLives on a mountain…
A Gift of Life
I met a mother of two and midway into our conversation, she coughed blood and collapsed. At the hospital, the diagnosis was acute liver failure. Her attending doctor…
THE ART OF NOT LOSING MY MIND
I remember growing up was a bit exciting. I was getting taller and, that meant I could open the door and step out anytime I wanted to. I…
Staying Healthy in Changing Seasons
The year has seen so much happening in just its first quarter that it makes you wonder if you logged on into the year through a different portal;…
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Presently, it is evident that the COVID-19 outbreak has brought about negative impacts on the Chinese economy. It is also of no news that China is considered one…