Illuminate Biology

An informative short note on  Concept of Atomic Mass & Isotope    Atomic Number and Mass Atoms of each element contain a characteristic number of protons and electrons. The number of protons determines an element's atomic number and is used to distinguish one element from another. The number of neutrons is variable, resulting in isotopes, which are different forms of the same atom that vary only in the number of neutrons they possess. Together, the number of protons and the number of neutrons determine an element's mass number. Note that the small contribution of mass from electrons is disregarded in calculating the mass number. This approximation of mass can be used to easily calculate how many neutrons an element has by simply subtracting the number of protons from the mass number. Since an element's isotopes will have slightly different mass numbers, scientists also determine the atomic mass, which is the calculated mean of the mass number for its naturally occurring

Navratri - The Worship of Shakti  An informative article by Mr. Shubham K Pandey (Founder of Illuminate Biology) Navratri, a vibrant and colorful Hindu festival, is celebrated over nine nights and ten days to honor the divine feminine energy, Shakti. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the victory of knowledge over ignorance. *Nine Forms of Goddess Durga:* 1. Shailaputri 2. Brahmacharini 3. Chandraghanta 4. Kushmanda 5. Skandamata 6. Katyayani 7. Kalaratri 8. Mahakali 9. Navami (Siddhidatri) *Rituals and Traditions:* 1. Puja (worship) of Goddess Durga and her nine forms 2. Garba and Dandiya Raas (traditional dances) 3. Fasting and vegetarian diet 4. Offering prayers and chanting mantras 5. Decorating homes with flowers, rangoli, and diyas (lamps) *Regional Celebrations:* 1. Gujarat: Garba and Dandiya Raas 2. West Bengal: Durga Puja 3. Maharashtra: Navratri Utsav 4. Karnataka: Dasara 5. Tamil Nadu: Kolu (display of dolls) *Significance:* 1. Celebrates feminine power and stre

Celebrating the Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Ji and Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji  An informative article by  Mr. Shubham K Pandey  (Founder of Illuminate Biology) About Mahatma Gandhi Ji-  Mahatma Gandhi was a true icon in Indian history, playing a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, Gandhi's life journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance and his vision for a self-ruling India. *Early Life and Education* Gandhi's upbringing in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat shaped his values and principles. He studied law at the Inner Temple in London, becoming a barrister in 1891. However, his early attempts at establishing a law practice in India were unsuccessful, leading him to move to South Africa in 1893. *Civil Rights Activism in South Africa* In South Africa, Gandhi faced discrimination and racism, which sparked his activism for civil rights. He spent 21 years in the country,