Our world is made up of elegant shapes — there’s the square, the rectangle, the sphere, the prism and many more. But sometimes, these shapes…
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What is a dwarf planet?
The word dwarf means something that has not grown fully. The dictionary defines it as “of less than expected stature.” Accordingly, a dwarf planet is…
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Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir
On Thursday, the Union Government shared that 5.9 million tons of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country. The reserves…
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The Hidden World in Microscopes
Did you know that there is an invisible world around us? It exists, but we cannot see it. Except, through the lens of a microscope.…
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BD-tau: A new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s
Report by Shuchi Giridhar A group of neuroscientists from the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania (USA), have created a new biomarker (a test that looks…
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What is a solar eclipse?
It’s a sunny day, but a shadow falls over the land. This is darker than a cloud covering the sun: the light dims completely and…
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2 new minerals discovered on a meteorite
Suppose an object from outer space – satellite debris, or a space rock, enters the Earth’s atmosphere. What happens next is that on contact with…
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How many coaches does this train have? 100!
Switzerland is a scenic country in the Alps. It is also one of the wealthiest countries in Europe. It is famous for its chocolates, watches,…
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Brain cells in a “Brain Dish” learn to play pong within 5 minutes
This study, published in the journal Neuron, shares something unprecedented. Researchers led by Bret J. Kagan placed human and mice brain cells in a special…
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Navigational Instruments – History and Origin
Feature by Manjeet aunty Today, we all use navigation on our smartphones and other devices to not only find directions on the map to our…
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