The Zika virus is a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Zika outbreaks were reported for the first time from the Pacific in 2007 and 2013, and in 2015 from Brazil and Colombia. People who have contracted the Zika virus usually have symptoms that can include mild fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
EMPOWERING WOMEN IN STEM SERIES: Nigeria’s Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre
Technology has become and continues to be an important part of our daily lives. The access and use of information and communication technology (ICT) has served as a platform for people all over the world, unfortunately this has not happened for everybody. There continues to be people who are unable to gain access, specifically women […]
Tips for Keeping Your New Year Resolution to Get or Stay Fit
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, and people trying to keep them, it can be difficult to find motivation to exercise when the weather gets cold. After a long day at work, the first thing that comes to mind might not be going to the gym, but probably to curl up on the couch […]