How Santa Ana Winds Fuelled Deadly Wildfires In Southern California
byCalifornia destructive fires are driven not just by changes in the climate & the winds, but also by population growth.
Environment
How Blood Drawn From Dogs Helped Find A Cure For Pernicious Anemia in Humans
byThree scientists — Whipple, Minot & Murphy — saved the lives of thousands of anemia patients. Their unconventional, cruel yet ground-breaking research pointed the way forward.
How A Bizarre Mating Behaviour Is Used To Produce An Insecticide
byScientists who have studied the mating behaviour of flies inform us not only of their shocking mating ritual but also of how humans can apply that knowledge practically for pest control.
Mirror Life Forms’ Could Be Deadly
byThe extraordinary risks of mirror organisms might sound like the plot of a sci-fi thriller, but the concerns are grounded in valid scientific reasoning.
How Under Water Bomb Detectors Uncovered A New Population Of Pygmy Blue Whales In The Indian Ocean
byScientists used data from Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, created by hydrophones, to identify a whole new population of Blue Pygmy Whales. Read this fascinating story.
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.
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?