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Why are rubies red and emeralds green? Why are rubies red and emeralds green? Their colours come from the same metal in their atomic structure Image source: Shutterstock The co… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 5 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Science is both a process and a destination too! Q: Is science just a process, not a destination? Krishna: Not really! Like I have been saying all along, Science has two aspects to it. On… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 4 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation. A medical education specialist explains how to find valid health info The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science and health chief among them. Since then, … Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 3 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Sprouted legumes are healthier, but most of that depends on the stages of sprouting and different strains! We all heard that sprouts are a healthy food. Or is it? It's well known that sprouting seeds increases their nutritional value. But resea… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 3 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
If you think studying science is irrational, nobody can save you! Q: Isn't the argument that we should follow after the science irrational? During the pandemic, would an astrophysicist know any more about… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 2 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
What human body parts can regenerate or regrow Tonsils can grow back after they've been removed. Here's which other body parts can regenerate The human body is composed of over 37 trill… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 2 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Why 'cough CPR' is not the lifesaver it's made out to be Misinformation has circulated for years on social media about how coughing forcefully can treat a heart attack. Health experts are quick t… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 1 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Myth busting: Purpose-bred dogs are not better at biting or scenting than those not bred for that purpose Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man's best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective breeding have… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 1 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Planes have high-tech systems to stop midair crashes. So what goes wrong sometimes? On Wednesday night, US time, a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter collided at a low altitude near Ronald Reagan Washington National A… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 1 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Is cold-water immersion good for our health? Cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed by science? In the mo… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Feb 1 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa