Dr. Nadia Okoro

Science & Health Writer

Dr. Nadia Okoro holds a PhD in molecular biology and writes about medicine, public health and scientific research with an emphasis on evidence.

114 articles

Science

What Causes Earthquakes?

Earthquakes happen when stress built up in the Earth's crust is suddenly released along faults. This guide explains plate…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 4 min read
Science

The Theory of Evolution, Explained

Evolution by natural selection is the process that explains the diversity of life on Earth. This clear guide covers how natural…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 4 min read
Science

Photosynthesis Explained

Photosynthesis is how plants, algae and some bacteria turn sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into food and oxygen. This clear…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 5 min read
Science

How Vaccines Work

Vaccines train your immune system to recognise a germ before you ever meet the real thing. This plain-English guide explains…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 5 min read
Health

The Underrated Benefits of Walking

Walking is free, low-risk and remarkably good for both body and mind - yet it is often dismissed as too gentle to count. Here is…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 5 min read
Health

How to Improve Your Posture

Good posture is less about standing rigidly upright and more about moving often and setting up your space well. Here is how to…

Dr. Nadia Okoro · · 5 min read