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Scientists have long known that noise pollution affects birds and animals. A new study suggests that the detrimental effects have trickled down to plants as well and the risks can be long-term.

Fabricius’ treatise on sunspots

Astronomer Johannes Fabricius published a 22-page pamphlet in June 1611. This pamphlet, the dedication for which was dated June 13, 1611, is the first published treatise on sunspots. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at Fabricius, who was among the first to observe sunspots using a telescope, and the first to identify them as such...

Hidden strengths

Rahul’s inability to speak did not weaken him in any way. As his friends learnt through this incident.

Unique literature kit ‘Telugu Sahitimoorthulu’ introduces Telugu authors to the next generation

Compiled by Shanmukha Sunnapuralla, this specialised kit ‘Telugu Sahitimoorthulu — Mukhachitraalu Repati Tharam Kosam’ has biographies of 111 Telugu writers and poets

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Melting Greenland leaks mercury, says new study

As glaciers slowly flow downhill, they grind up the underlying rocks, potentially releasing mercury into their meltwater

Why mangroves matter

In the wake of back-to-back cyclones, experts highlight the importance of mangrove forests in protecting the coastal regions against the damaging effects of storms. What are mangroves? Let’s find out in this Five Ws & One H

Meet Ian Donald, the man who brought ultrasound to medicine

On June 7, 1958, English physician Ian Donald published “Investigation of abdominal masses by pulsed ultrasound” in the medical journal The Lancet. This seminal article not only paved the way for ultrasound observations in obstetrics, but also the widespread use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis in general. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at the life of Donald, who played a key role in bringing ultrasound to medicine...

A dream come true

What runs through your mind when you see something that you have always wanted right before your eyes?

Connect with nature

Why do we need to concern ourselves with environmental issues? Here are four books that give you an answer.

From nanosphere to Nobel Prize: The Hindu Science Quiz

Correct answers are highlighted in green. Click on the correct answer for further reading on the topic.

Jamlo’s long walk home through lockdown

Through the compelling ‘Jamlo Walks’, documentary filmmaker and writer Samina Mishra tells the story of India’s COVID-19 lockdown through the eyes of its children

Know the scientist: Joseph Lister

Lister is one of the two surgeons in the United Kingdom who have the honour of having a public monument in London

Harry Potter faces competition as amateur magicians use the lockdown to master tricks

Lean towards your computer, and pull a coin out of your ear. Join enthusiasts as they attend virtual magic classes and put up shows to impress classmates, families and grandchildren

The mango tree

Miyan Mittho, the parakeet, was having an awful day and it seemed to be getting worse ...

How art therapy can help children cope during a pandemic

Special educators explain how engaging young children in Art can help them become emotionally stronger

Shikari Shambu turns 38, gets vaccinated

Ahead of his 38th birthday, Tinkle celebrates the iconic hunter-turned-conservationist, Shikari Shambu, with a virtual party, as he tries to book a vaccine slot

Here's a look at 6 biodiversity hotspots of India

These amazing biodiversity hotspots of India are home to innumerable unique and fragile species of flora and fauna.

What is the meaning of Earth?

Mercury is the Roman god of commerce, communication, travel, and thievery. Venus is the god of love and beauty in Roman mythology. Mars gets its name

The first spacecraft to orbit another planet

On May 30, 1971, Mariner 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A little over five months later, it entered orbit around Mars, thereby becoming the first spacecraft ever to orbit a planet other than our own Earth. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at the Mariner 9 mission...

Is your area healthy?

Here are 10 markers of a flourishing ecosystem. Now check if they apply to where you live.

Know the scientist: Kathleen Lonsdale

She was the first woman president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science

Scott Carpenter – an astronaut and an aquanaut

American Scott Carpenter was one of the OriginalSeven astronauts selected by NASA. He flew in space only once, however, before becoming an aquanaut and turning his attention to underwater activities. A.S.Ganesh tells you the story of Carpenter, who served as both an astronaut and an aquanaut...

On screen journeys

Escape the walls of your home for a couple of hours with movies that will take you across the world

Know the scientist: Carl Linnaeus

He is often called the Father of Taxonomy

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Travel back in time

Remembering children’s author Subhadra Sen Gupta, who passed away recently, with four books that take you into the country’s past

Dreamy deliveries

Veer joins a dove and a crow delivering letters to sleeping children and finds a safe way to travel during the lockdown.

To Mars and beyond: China’s space missions

When its Mars rover, Zhurong, touched down on the Red Planet on Saturday, China became the first country to carry out an orbiting, landing and roving operation during its first mission to Mars. The country has a long list of current and upcoming missions. Here is a look at some of them

Fasten your seatbelt!

These magical places may not exist in our atlases, but they do have specific physical features. With books as your passport, take off and explore these fictional maps.

Space Shuttle Endeavour’s many successful endeavours

Space Shuttle Endeavour was the fifth and final operational shuttle built as part of NASA’s Space Shuttle programme. During its nearly two decades of active duty from May 1992 to May 2011, Endeavour embarked on 25 successful missions. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at some of the highlights from Endeavour’s voyages...

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