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One metre or two? The science behind social distancing Author: Lena Ciric Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering, UCL What constitutes a safe distance when it comes to the spread of CO… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jun 19, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The importance of Microbiomes Microbes are everywhere: in the soil, in the water, in the air, and even in our bodies. Yes! There is a secret world inside and outside - o… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	8	Jun 18, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Supertasters and taste perceptions Recently an interesting thing happened. I drank some water in my sister's home. The water was collected from a water purifier. The water ta… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	3	Jun 18, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The science of sighs We all sigh. While sighs are often attributed to sadness, anger, frustration, and angst, research indicates that sighing is a natural part… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jun 17, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Why one-size-fits-all diets don’t work – new study Author Tim SpectorProfessor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London The coronavirus pandemic has pushed health to the… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jun 16, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them - part 193 Q: What happens if we inject air accidentally into our blood stream? Krishna: Air Embolism happens! An air embolism, also called a gas embo… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jun 13, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
The way conspiracy theories work and how to overcome them in a misleading world of media infodemics. I recently got a submission on one of my sci-com spaces. I was taken aback by this person's hatred-guided covid-19 conspiracy theory. Need… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jun 13, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
COVID 19 : The 'mask' debate. Surgical masks were first used in France in 1897, but it wasn’t until the great Manchurian plague epidemic in China in 1910 that medical st… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	5	Jun 12, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Why do water bodies suddenly change colour Recently there was a sensational news in my part of the world. It seems suddenly the waters of a part of the river Krishna near Nagarjunsag… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	2	Jun 10, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them - part 192 Q: Why are chillies so hot? Is there any evolutionary benefit for this? Krishna: The hotness in chilli peppers has always been something of… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	2	Jun 6, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa