The Towns That Have A Mysterious Birth Rate of Twins
byTwo towns—Kodinhi In Kerala & Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu—have a high birthrate of twins. But no one knows why.
Environment
Dear Aliens, With Love
byIs there alien life in the universe? If so, how do we communicate with them?
How Barbara McClintock Transformed The Study Of Genetics
byBarbara McClintock, an American geneticist, changed the study of genetics with her discoveries.
Does Tur Dal Provide Enough Protein For Vegetarians?
byTur dal is considered to be the primary protein for most Indian vegetarians. Is it really?
Scientists Have Found A Way To Break Down Forever Chemicals. What Does That Mean For India?
byThe problem of PFAS contamination is an environmental hazard, but it is also a health hazard.
How Moskva, A Russian Icebreaker Ship, Saved 2000 Beluga Whales With Classical Music
byIn February 1985, a Soviet icebreaker ploughed a 15-mile way through thick ice to release hundreds of stranded white beluga whales in one of the most unique rescue missions. Read about it.
Malabar Civets: ‘Critically Endangered,’ ‘Possibly Extinct’
byThe Malabar Civet is thought to have experienced a significant decline a century ago due to extensive forest conversion to agriculture.
Saving Manipur’s Endangered Sangai Deer
byThe Sangai deer, one of India’s most endangered cervids, is classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
byA barking dog has something to say. We need patience & willingness to understand.
Does ‘Eye Yoga’ Reduce The Need For Glasses?
byDifferent types of eye yoga have been practised for thousands of years. One example is tratak kriya, which originated in India. Does it work?
Here’s What We Know About The Scary New Virus
byBut bird flu is doing enough concerning things at the moment to make us pay close attention to it.
Kailash Sankhala: ‘The Tiger Man’
byThe tiger, writes Kailash Sankhala, is a creature of hypnotic power & fascination.
Krem Puri: A Time Capsule of Meghalaya
byThe world’s longest sandstone cave, Krem Puri, which means ‘fairy cave’ in Khasi language, is located near the hamlet of Laitsohum in East Khasi Hills.
‘Piplantri Model’: How An Eco-Feminist Movement In Transformed A Community
byIn Piplantri, a village in Rajasthan, people have planted trees, regenerated the environment & championed an eco-feminist movement.
The ‘Moon Wobble,’ Climate Change & Rising Sea Levels
byThe Moon’s orbital plane is slightly inclined compared to the Earth’s, resulting in the so-called wobble effect. According to recent research, it will cause more floods on Earth in the next decade.