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The 'crystal balls' that can predict eruptions of volcanoes: Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes—and clues about future eruptions Imagine you had a crystal ball that revealed when a volcano would next erupt. For the hundreds of millions of people around the world who l… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	3	May 28, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Silent X chromosome awakens with age: New explanation for sex differences in age-related diseases Image source: Flickr Women age differently from men when it comes to health—particularly in conditions like cardiovascular disease and n… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 28, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Science communication can bridge the translational gap Q: Dr. Krishna, you tell us so many things about clinical research. But our doctors don't. Why is this? Why are doctors ignorant about some… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 25, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Nationalism and science can’t stay together Q: What has caused the shift in Indian youth from discussing topics like science and development to focusing on pseudoscience and nationali… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 24, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Turning up the heat helps animals fight germs—how Mother Nature's cure offers humans a lesson on fever Why do people get fevers when we get sick? It's a common misconception that pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 or the flu, cause fevers. But… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 24, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The tricks your brain plays with you when you take a placebo Q: Dr.Krishna, I have read your article on Nocebo Effect. But what about the placebo effect? Are placebo effects real? Krishna: I will tell… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	3	May 22, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Your truth is not a scientific fact until you provide genuine evidence Q: Why do many scientists dismiss ancient Indian knowledge without examination? Does this stem from ego, cultural bias, or fear of inner tr… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 20, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Kinetic and non kinetic responses during warfare Q: What are kinetic and non kinetic responses during warfare? Krishna: I think people are asking these questions because these things caugh… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 15, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The role of boron during nuclear leak Q: I read in some news reports that Pakistan imported Boron from Egypt after India's attack on its military installations? Some are specula… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 15, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Type 5 diabetes is a newly recognized disease. Here are all the types of diabetes you need to know about Type 5 diabetes has just been recognized as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation. Despite the name, th… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	May 14, 2025 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa