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Relocating farmland could turn back clock twenty years on carbon emissions, say scientists Scientists have produced a map showing where the world's major food crops should be grown to maximize yield and minimize environmental impa… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 11, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Sci-com: What makes a story news-worthy in science? What makes a newsworthy story: This is a question asked by journalists and editors. Look at the 'news worthy' definition by journalists a… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 11, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs on science and my replies to them - Part 259 - heat strokes Q: What is heat stroke? Krishna: Heat stroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 10, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Are individual molecules and atoms living? Q: Are the molecules living things? Because molecule forms proteins, which forms cells and cells are living? Krishna: To answer this questi… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 8, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Unusual symbiotic relationship in nature Q: What’s the strangest symbiotic relationship in nature? Krishna: The word 'strangest' is just a perception. I prefer to call them 'unthi… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 6, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Anthrax - the bio-weapon How is a anthrax used? Krishna: Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anth… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 6, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Why are metals specifically deposited in a specific place? Q: Why are metals specifically deposited in a specific place? Krishna: Ultra high precision analyses of some of the oldest rock samples on… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 6, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
How physics and deep learning are helping in identifying different bacteria in seconds Bacterial identification can take hours and often longer, precious time when diagnosing infections and selecting appropriate treatments. B… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 5, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
What baby reflexes tell about our evolution As part of my science communication exercises, recently I have shown these two pictures to a few mothers and fathers and asked them to tell… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 4, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Clouds don't protect you from UV radiation Q: Can a person get sunburn on a cloudy day and how much damage is caused on skin?Krishna: When I was very young I used to think that clou… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Mar 3, 2022 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa