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Kuiper, the father of modern planetary science

Green tidings

How do you spend a summer when you have to stay indoors? Discover the magic of your green thumb, of course!

Know the scientist: Christiane Nusslein-Volhard

Her investigations in zebra fish have helped elucidate genes and other cellular substances involved in human development.

Bookish revolution

How did books come to be what they are today? Read on to find out...

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The real power

Megnath is surprised that the minutest elements have the power to create the most powerful energy.

The birth of the plastic bag

Did you know that the “T-shirt plastic bags” – the ones that we can find literally everywhere in our everyday lives – were invented with the objective of helping the planet. Now seen as a symbol of the endless problems caused by plastic pollution, these bags might still actually be able to help. A.S.Ganesh talks about the beginnings of the plastic bag and provides hints for choosing the right bag...

Grandma to the rescue

There was a pattern: kids would cry, ask passers-by for a mobile phone, and disappear. Was there any way to stop this?

Filmmaker Balaram J on his recent animation movie, ‘Oru Thudakkathinte Kadha’

The Malayalam short film discusses the issues of religious intolerance and the importance of people living in harmony

Know the scientist: Robert Hooke

In 1673, Hooke built the earliest Gregorian telescope, and observed the rotations of the planets Mars and Jupiter

Worlds within

Here are some books in which the plot itself revolves around books.

Coimbatore-based toy designer develops indigenous games inspired by kolam and rangoli

Kanaka Ananth launches games named Krazy kolam, Rangolio, Trikona and Paheli at the India Toy Fair 2021

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s book for children paints a vivid portrait of celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma

Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s ‘Prince With a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma’, introduces children to the multifaceted artist

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Know the scientist: Charles Herbert Best

He was among the first to introduce anticoagulants in the treatment of blood clots.

How a German engineer pioneered aerial photography

German engineer Alfred Maul received his patent titled ‘Rocket apparatus for taking photographs’ on April 19, 1904. Even though Maul didn’t gain much from these ideas, he was surely at the forefront of aerial photography. Join A.S.Ganesh as he tells you more about Maul and his attempts to click images from the skies...

A treasure of sorts

A book that meant nothing at first introduces them to a world they were yet to discover.

Brick by Brick Looking for Reasons

The next morning upturned a new adventure. What was inside the Chimney?

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Colour me red

Bond over recipes, storytelling, art and craft connected to the pomegranate at the annual festival in Goychoy, Azerbaijan.

What’s in a name?

Monkey Pod, Woman’s Tongue, Frywood ... check out some strange names that we have given trees.

Knight in white light

The son of a farmer, Isaac Newton fostered the scientific revolution in Britain and across Europe.

How do astronauts write in space?

The pencil wasn’t an ideal choice for writing in space because its tip could flake and break off, drifting in microgravity with the potential to harm an astronaut or an equipment

When a tragedy turned into triumph

Following its successful launch on April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 was on its way to become the third manned lunar landing mission. An oxygen tank blast two days in, however, turned it into a survival mission. Join A.S.Ganesh as he takes a look at how three astronauts overcame obstacles to safely return to Earth...

Author Deepak Dalal’s new books for young readers put the spotlight on conservation

Author Deepak Dalal’s two new books, one set in Lakshadweep Islands and the other on Snow Leopard Adventure in the Himalayas, create a connection between young readers and wildlife, and eventually conservation

Know the scientist: Tu Youyou

In 2015, Tu became the first Chinese Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine

The power of perseverance

Both Hanuman and Meghnath realise the importance of knowledge and determination. And another lesson in flying...

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What constitutes space debris and why they need our attention

We are polluting not just the planet, but also the space around it. Space, especially the Low Earth Orbit, is filled with space debris, which includes thousands of pieces of defunct satellites. Space agencies are scrambling to develop technologies to mitigate the threats posed by the debris. One such initiative, called Elsa-D, was launched recently. We will have to wait and watch how far this technology helps solve the problem of space junk. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at what constitutes space debris and why they need our attention...

Brick by brick: Strange happenings

When their work is undone a second time, Neel and Mohit decide to keep watch at the big house...

When Challenger faced challenges...

Even though the Space Shuttle Challenger is now remembered for the disaster in 1986 when it broke apart, killing all crew members aboard, there was more to it than just that. First launched on April 4, 1983, Challenger had nine successful missions before the fatal incident. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at the Challenger’s story...

Zootopia

On Zoo Lovers’ Day, let’s know more about India’s first zoo — the ArignarAnna Zoological Park in Chennai.

Free and peaceful

One of the most stable countries in West Africa, Ghana is known to be charming, friendly and welcoming.

A summer playlist of 18 podcasts for kids aged 10 to 16

Listen to folk tales, the history of India’s space programme, and the story of the ta-dum sound that introduces Netflix

Meet 14-year-old entrepreneurs who work to popularise the spelling bee

The Chennai-based twins now have over 1,000 registrations from 10 countries in their website

Know the scientist: Edward Jenner

Jenner coined the word vaccine from the Latin 'vacca' for cow

A king’s welcome

Why is the Sunday before Easter known as ‘Palm Sunday’? A short story...

How Visakhapatnam-based School Radio has thrived to create a digital space for children to produce audio content

School Radio that went completely online during the pandemic has partnered with a team of storytellers, voice artistes, radio professionals and sector specialists for online training through video conferencing platforms

Speaking out about periods

Actor Tisca Chopra's book 'What's Up With Me?' is a conversation starter between parents and tweens on puberty and periods

How parents are climbing the virtual academic curve with child-led learning methodologies

During the pandemic, many parents brought about a change in their approach to parenting with homeschooling and alternative education techniques

The man with one sandal

Why should Pelias of Iolcus be afraid of his own nephew?

Did the zebra cross the road?

Find out how the white stripes on our roads came to be called ‘zebra crossings’.

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