It's been a roller coaster of an economic ride since Nigeria got a new president and commander-in-chief about 2 months ago. That things have moved from bad to worse is an understatement. Many who have postponed some key decisions about their lives to when the economy gets better will be looking on rather pensively.
I am not a pessimist. However, I am yet to witness the Nigerian economy get better with changes to government since I have been self aware. If you hold some key decisions in your life in anticipation of better economic condition across the country, you might have to wait for eternity.
Now is simply the best time. Welcome to STEMng Digest.
### Who are we?
>STEMng is the Nigerian sub-community of the stemsocial community, a community that has been supporting stem authors on the hive blockchain for about four years now. While stemsocial focuses on everyone irrespective of their country, STEMng is specifically for Nigerians. The best stem contents published by Nigerians on the Hive blockchain are highlighted weekly.
Below are the posts that made it into our digest for this week:
1. @oluwatobiloba: [Vaccination, Our Memory Cells and Controversies Surrounding it](https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@oluwatobiloba/vaccination-our-memory-cells-and)
Covid19 may have gone under but vaccines remain a popular subject. Vaccines train our bodies' memory cells to fight off disease. When exposed to a pathogen, these badass cells spring into action, producing antibodies that neutralize the threat. So next time you're feeling under the weather, remember that your memory cells are there to kick ass and take names. Learn more about these cells by clicking and reading the post, from a veteran author of the community.
2.@futurekr: [Nigeria announces the discovery of Anthrax in Nigeria (should we be scared?)](https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@futurekr/nigeria-announces-the-discovery-of)
Scientists in Nigeria have discovered a variant of anthrax, but it's not the Phantom of the Opera. This variant appears to be more transmissible than any known ones, but it's not clear if it's more severe. Scientists are on the case, and they're working to understand the variant and develop vaccines and treatments. Head over to learn more about this new discovery.
3.@jude9: [My First Experienced With X-ray Machine](https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@jude9/my-first-experienced-with-x-ray-machine)
I was scared of the X-ray machine at first, but it turned out to be a bright idea. The machine helped doctors diagnose my injury, and I'm now on the mend. Thanks, X-ray machine! Sound's interesting? Read the post to know more about the first-time experience of our Ghanaian brother with an X-ray machine.
4.@clinton19: [Weekly Science And Technology Reports - July 16 2023](https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@clinton19/weekly-science-and-technology-reports-july-16-2023)
"Silent Science, Wise Owls, and Starry Mysteries! Discover Ageless Universe, Math-Savvy Owls, and Dark Stars! Unveil the 'Hoot'-est Brain Secrets and 'Shining' Dark Matter Insights! Get Aggressive for Knowledge and Patent-Worthy Ideas! Read the weekly science and tech report!
5.@ireti: [Exploring Potential Alternatives to Combat Microbial Resistance](https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@ireti/exploring-potential-alternatives-to-combat)
Could cockroaches and alligators be the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant microbes?
Antibiotics have been a lifesaver for centuries, but in recent years, microbes have become increasingly resistant to these drugs. Scientists are now looking to other organisms for inspiration, including cockroaches and alligators. Are you kidding? Not really. Just read the post to know more.
And that ends our selections for this week. Do not forget to give the featured posts/authors your maximum support. Thank you in advance.
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