Explore the science of mosquitoes at Goa's Science Centre, Miramar

Katia Goes

SCIENCE FIESTA

On the occasion of National Science Day, the Goa Science Centre, Miramar, Panjim, is hosting 'Science Fiesta: An Interface of Science and Society'.

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EDUCATE ME

With an aim to educate and create awareness about malaria, the fiesta's ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research pavillion offers interesting insight on how malaria is spread.

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THANK GOODNESS!

When it comes to malaria, it can be classified into five types. But thankfully, only two of the five types have been detected in Goa...

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SCIENTIFICALLY KNOWN AS

...And their scientific names are Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.

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WHAT NOT TO DO

People were also informed on how to reduce mosquito breeding by not allowing any water to stagnate for more than eight days.

Goa| Science Centre| Mosquito awareness| Science Fiesta | Photo: Katia Goes

TAKING SHIFTS

While dengue mosquitoes are particularly known to bite during the daytime, one must keep an eye out for malaria mosquitoes after dark.

Goa| Science Centre| Mosquito awareness| Science Fiesta | Photo: Katia Goes

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Experience the fun in learning at the Science Fiesta that is on from February 26 to 28, 2024 from 10 am to 7 pm.

Goa| Science Centre| Mosquito awareness| Science Fiesta | Photo: Katia Goes

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