Scientia Times

04/30/2021

Written by Vicky Shiu What is the science behind global warming and climate change? How can we do to stop it? The topic of climate change has been the center of conversation far more in recent years than in the past, and for good reason too. The rapid progress of the human race comes with a great cost for the environment....

http://scientiatimes.com/2021/02/06/global-warming-and-climate-change/

The topic of climate change has been the center of conversation far more in recent years than in the past, and for good reason too. The rapid progress of the human race comes with a great cost for …

04/29/2021

Molecule geometry is the three dimensional arrangement of the atoms that constitute a molecule. It determines the general shape of the molecule. After finding the molecule's general shape, we can use the VSEPR theory to find the approximate angle between bonds of the molecule. VSEPR theory assumes that each atom in a molecule will achieve a geometry that minimizes the repulsion between its valence electrons....

http://scientiatimes.com/2021/01/09/molecule-geometry/

Molecule geometry is the three dimensional arrangement of the atoms that constitute a molecule. It determines the general shape of the molecule. After finding the molecule’s general shape, we…

04/29/2021

Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, and composition of carbon-containing compounds. It lays the foundation for the study of life and life's processes. To understand the complexities of organic chemistry, we must first start with the basics. Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms within organic molecules. They are easily recognized because each functional group gives the molecule its own unique chemical and physical properties....

http://scientiatimes.com/2020/11/14/functional-groups/

Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, and composition of carbon-containing compounds. It lays the foundation for the study of life and life’s processes. To understand t…

04/29/2021

We've learned what atoms are, but how do they come together and form the molecules we know today? The answer is bonds and intramolecular forces. Bonding is the transfer or sharing of electrons between atoms to reach a more stable, lower energy state. The chemical attributes of each atom determines what bond an atom is likely to form with another. The atoms that are closer to filling up their valence shell with electrons are less likely to give away electrons....

http://scientiatimes.com/2020/10/17/bonds-and-intramolecular-forces/

We’ve learned what atoms are, but how do they come together and form the molecules we know today? The answer is bonds and intramolecular forces. Bonding is the transfer or sharing of electron…

04/25/2021

Recently, three vaccines have been approved by the FDA for emergency use in the United States. These vaccines are the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the Moderna vaccine, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Let's discuss the differences between these vaccines to help you decide which to take. Pfizer Moderna Johnson & Johnson approved by FDA on December 11, 2020 recommended for anyone 16 or older…...

http://scientiatimes.com/2021/03/13/comparing-three-vaccines/

Recently, three vaccines have been approved by the FDA for emergency use in the United States. These vaccines are the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the Moderna vaccine, and the Johnson & Johnson vac…

04/22/2021

On December 11, 2020, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use. Within a few weeks, millions of doses of this vaccine will be delivered around the United States. What do we know about the vaccine to make informed decisions on whether to take it or not? The Pfizer vaccine is recommended for people aged 16 or older....

http://scientiatimes.com/2020/12/18/pfizer-vaccine/

On December 11, 2020, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use. What do we know about the vaccine to make informed decisions on whether…

10/27/2020

Written by Vicky Shiu Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs primarily used to treat malaria as well as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, have recently been in the spotlight of public media. The sudden attention on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine since March resulted from the controversy surrounding the possible use of these drugs as a treatment for COVID-19. Image from statnews.com Around March near the start of the pandemic in the US, researchers discovered that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine could stop the virus causing COVID-19 from replicating in cells. [ 269 more words ]

http://scientiatimes.com/2020/08/08/hydroxychloroquine-controversy/

Written by Vicky Shiu Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs primarily used to treat malaria as well as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, have recently been in the spotlight of public media. The s…

10/05/2020

Written by Vicky Shiu Recent debates sparked over whether the FDA should approve oleandrin, a drug that Mike Lindell suggests is the "cure" to COVID-19. Image from New York Times Oleandrin is a plant extract derived from Nerium oleander, located around the Mediterranean Basin. It is known to cause irregular heartbeats, resulting in accidental deaths from consumption. However, scientists have long used the extracts found in toxic plants for medicinal treatments. [ 416 more words ]

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