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WE LOVE SCIENCE HERE BECAUSE IT IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING

THIS IS A WAR ZONE WHERE SCIENCE FIGHTS WITH NONSENSE AND WINS

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”

"Being a scientist is a state of mind, not a profession!"

"Science, when it's done right, can yield amazing things".

The Reach of Scientific Research From Labs to Laymen

The aim of science is not only to open a door to infinite knowledge and wisdom but to set a limit to infinite error.

"Knowledge is a Superpower but the irony is you cannot get enough of it with ever increasing data base unless you try to keep up with it constantly and in the right way!" The best education comes from learning from people who know what they are exactly talking about.

Science is this glorious adventure into the unknown, the opportunity to discover things that nobody knew before. And that’s just an experience that’s not to be missed. But it’s also a motivated effort to try to help humankind. And maybe that’s just by increasing human knowledge—because that’s a way to make us a nobler species.

If you are scientifically literate the world looks very different to you.

We do science and science communication not because they are easy but because they are difficult!

“Science is not a subject you studied in school. It’s life. We 're brought into existence by it!"

Links to some important articles :

1. Interactive science series...

a. how-to-do-research-and-write-research-papers-part 13

b. Some Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them...

Part 6, part-10, part-11, part-12, part 14 , part- 8,

part- 1, part-2, part-4, part-5, part-16, part-17, part-18 , part-19 , part-20

part-21 , part-22, part-23, part-24, part-25, part-26, part-27 , part-28

part-29, part-30, part-31, part-32, part-33, part-34, part-35, part-36, part-37,

part-38, part-40, part-41, part-42, part-43, part-44, part-45, part-46, part-47

Part 48, part49, Critical thinking -part 50 , part -51, part-52, part-53

part-54, part-55, part-57, part-58, part-59, part-60, part-61, part-62, part-63

part 64, part-65, part-66, part-67, part-68, part 69, part-70 part-71, part-73 ...

.......306

BP variations during pregnancy part-72

who is responsible for the gender of their children - a man or a woman -part-56

c. some-questions-people-asked-me-on-science-based-on-my-art-and-poems -part-7

d. science-s-rules-are-unyielding-they-will-not-be-bent-for-anybody-part-3-

e. debate-between-scientists-and-people-who-practice-and-propagate-pseudo-science - part -9

f. why astrology is pseudo-science part 15

g. How Science is demolishing patriarchal ideas - part-39

2. in-defence-of-mangalyaan-why-even-developing-countries-like-india need space research programmes

3. Science communication series:

a. science-communication - part 1

b. how-scienitsts-should-communicate-with-laymen - part 2

c. main-challenges-of-science-communication-and-how-to-overcome-them - part 3

d. the-importance-of-science-communication-through-art- part 4

e. why-science-communication-is-geting worse - part 5

f. why-science-journalism-is-not-taken-seriously-in-this-part-of-the-world - part 6

g. blogs-the-best-bet-to-communicate-science-by-scientists- part 7

h. why-it-is-difficult-for-scientists-to-debate-controversial-issues - part 8

i. science-writers-and-communicators-where-are-you - part 9

j. shooting-the-messengers-for-a-different-reason-for-conveying-the- part 10

k. why-is-science-journalism-different-from-other-forms-of-journalism - part 11

l. golden-rules-of-science-communication- Part 12

m. science-writers-should-develop-a-broader-view-to-put-things-in-th - part 13

n. an-informed-patient-is-the-most-cooperative-one -part 14

o. the-risks-scientists-will-have-to-face-while-communicating-science - part 15

p. the-most-difficult-part-of-science-communication - part 16

q. clarity-on-who-you-are-writing-for-is-important-before-sitting-to write a science story - part 17

r. science-communicators-get-thick-skinned-to-communicate-science-wi thout-any-bias - part 18

s. is-post-truth-another-name-for-science-communication-failure?

t. why-is-it-difficult-for-scientists-to-have-high-eqs

u. art-and-literature-as-effective-aids-in-science-communication-and teaching

v.* some-qs-people-asked-me-on-science communication-and-my-replies-to-them

** qs-people-asked-me-on-science-and-my-replies-to-them-part-173

w. why-motivated-perception-influences-your-understanding-of-science

x. science-communication-in-uncertain-times

y. sci-com: why-keep-a-dog-and-bark-yourself

z. How to deal with sci com dilemmas?

A+. sci-com-what-makes-a-story-news-worthy-in-science

B+. is-a-perfect-language-important-in-writing-science-stories

C+. sci-com-how-much-entertainment-is-too-much-while-communicating-sc

D+. sci-com-why-can-t-everybody-understand-science-in-the-same-way

E+. how-to-successfully-negotiate-the-science-communication-maze

4. Health related topics:

a. why-antibiotic-resistance-is-increasing-and-how-scientists-are-tr

b. what-might-happen-when-you-take-lots-of-medicines

c. know-your-cesarean-facts-ladies

d. right-facts-about-menstruation

e. answer-to-the-question-why-on-big-c

f. how-scientists-are-identifying-new-preventive-measures-and-cures-

g. what-if-little-creatures-high-jack-your-brain-and-try-to-control-

h. who-knows-better?

i. mycotoxicoses

j. immunotherapy

k. can-rust-from-old-drinking-water-pipes-cause-health-problems

l. pvc-and-cpvc-pipes-should-not-be-used-for-drinking-water-supply

m. melioidosis

n.vaccine-woes

o. desensitization-and-transplant-success-story

p. do-you-think-the-medicines-you-are-taking-are-perfectly-alright-then revisit your position!

q. swine-flu-the-difficlulties-we-still-face-while-tackling-the-outb

r. dump-this-useless-information-into-a-garbage-bin-if-you-really-ca re about evidence based medicine

s. don-t-ignore-these-head-injuries

t. the-detoxification-scam

u. allergic- agony-caused-by-caterpillars-and-moths

General science:

a.why-do-water-bodies-suddenly-change-colour

b. don-t-knock-down-your-own-life-line

c. the-most-menacing-animal-in-the-world

d. how-exo-planets-are-detected

e. the-importance-of-earth-s-magnetic-field

f. saving-tigers-from-extinction-is-still-a-travail

g. the-importance-of-snakes-in-our-eco-systems

h. understanding-reverse-osmosis

i. the-importance-of-microbiomes

j. crispr-cas9-gene-editing-technique-a-boon-to-fixing-defective-gen

k. biomimicry-a-solution-to-some-of-our-problems

5. the-dilemmas-scientists-face

6. why-we-get-contradictory-reports-in-science

7. be-alert-pseudo-science-and-anti-science-are-on-prowl

8. science-will-answer-your-questions-and-solve-your-problems

9. how-science-debunks-baseless-beliefs

10. climate-science-and-its-relevance

11. the-road-to-a-healthy-life

12. relative-truth-about-gm-crops-and-foods

13. intuition-based-work-is-bad-science

14. how-science-explains-near-death-experiences

15. just-studies-are-different-from-thorough-scientific-research

16. lab-scientists-versus-internet-scientists

17. can-you-challenge-science?

18. the-myth-of-ritual-working

19.science-and-superstitions-how-rational-thinking-can-make-you-work -better

20. comets-are-not-harmful-or-bad-omens-so-enjoy-the-clestial-shows

21. explanation-of-mysterious-lights-during-earthquakes

22. science-can-tell-what-constitutes-the-beauty-of-a-rose

23. what-lessons-can-science-learn-from-tragedies-like-these

24. the-specific-traits-of-a-scientific-mind

25. science-and-the-paranormal

26. are-these-inventions-and-discoveries-really-accidental-and-intuitive like the journalists say?

27. how-the-brain-of-a-polymath-copes-with-all-the-things-it-does

28. how-to-make-scientific-research-in-india-a-success-story

29. getting-rid-of-plastic-the-natural-way

30. why-some-interesting-things-happen-in-nature

31. real-life-stories-that-proves-how-science-helps-you

32. Science and trust series:

a. how-to-trust-science-stories-a-guide-for-common-man

b. trust-in-science-what-makes-people-waver

c. standing-up-for-science-showing-reasons-why-science-should-be-trusted

You will find the entire list of discussions here: http://kkartlab.in/group/some-science/forum

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Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 10, 2020 at 6:26am: The science of how diet can change the way sugar tastes

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-science-diet-sugar.html?utm_...

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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-identical-mice-gut-bacteria-...

Identical mice, different gut bacteria, different levels of cancer: how microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract can tweak the development of colorectal cancer.

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We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time
Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532770-400-we-may-have-spo... $$

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“Solidarity” clinical trial for COVID-19 treatments

"Solidarity” is an international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/glo...

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https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/life-as-we-dont-k...

Life as We Don’t Know It

If we’re going to find extraterrestrials, we need to stop assuming they’ll think like humans

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YlI3n2Tw4-S4CDmRj7r0W9TfZTbxubK...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN YOUR BABIES OR TODDLERS HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS BUT TEST NEGATIVE FOR THE SARS-CoV2? Think about this: Kawasaki

Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 10, 2020 at 6:02am: 'Houston, we've had a problem': Remembering Apollo 13 at 50
And the real story behind the movie ... read this gripping narrative that depicts the 'heroism' behind space science.

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-houston-weve-problem-apollo.html?utm_...

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-apollo-famous-quotes-hollywood.html?u...

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https://techxplore.com/news/2020-04-robots-heroes-war-coronavirus.h...

Robots may become heroes in war on coronavirus

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-enzyme-pet-ten-hours.html?utm_source=...

Engineered enzyme able to break down PET (plastic) in ten hours

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-metal-surfaces-instant-bacteria-kille...

With a little bit of tweaking with lasers, now metal surfaces can be instant bacteria killers. What if your door knobs can kill germs you transfer to them as soon as you touch them?

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https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/why-the-pursuit-o...

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Why the Pursuit of Scientific Knowledge Will Never End

It’s because the more we learn, the more questions we find to ask

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Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 10, 2020 at 5:38am: Bluetooth signals from your smartphone could automate Covid-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy

Experts from many institutions are developing a system that augments "manual" contact tracing by public health officials, while preserving the privacy of all individuals. The system relies on short-range Bluetooth signals emitted from people's smartphones. These signals represent random strings of numbers, likened to "chirps" that other nearby smartphones can remember hearing.

https://techxplore.com/news/2020-04-bluetooth-smartphone-automate-c...

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-scents-d-videos-reveal-nose.html?utm_...

Making sense of scents: 3-D videos reveal how the nose detects odor combinations

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-year-old-egg-reveals-complexity-ancie...

5,000-year-old egg hunt: Research reveals surprising complexity of ancient ostrich egg trade

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* https://phys.org/news/2020-04-d-printed-corals-bioenergy-coral-reef...

3-D-printed corals could improve bioenergy and help coral reefs

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-technique-path-biomanufacturing-medic...

Technique offers path for biomanufacturing medicines during space flights

Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 9, 2020 at 10:54am

Crisis informatics expert offers three tips to avoid misinformation during COVID-19

three things we can do to find relevant and trustworthy information online during these uncertain times:

Solid sources: Look at information from sources where it is their job to be on top of a global pandemic. For example, The World Health Organization or local county health departments who are monitoring your local conditions are good sources.
Be skeptical: Take the messages you see on your social network with a grain of salt, especially if they evoke an emotional reaction, and fact check them with official sources. Many messages that contain misinformation are designed to make you angry, upset, or emotional in some way, which makes you more likely to share them.
Dig a little to verify: Trustworthy accounts often have a complete profile and have a professional look and tone, though these things can be faked. So, in addition, look for features that are harder to fake, such as the credibility of an account's past messages, or who follows the account (Are they followed by reliable sources?).

https://techxplore.com/news/2020-04-crisis-informatics-expert-misin...

Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 9, 2020 at 8:43am: Scientists discovered and proposed explanation for night sky glow of STEVE

The northern and southern lights, or aurora, typically show up as swirling green ribbons of light spreading across the night sky near the poles. But STEVE is a thin ribbon of mauve or white light that stretches from east to west, closer to the equator than where auroras usually appear and at much higher altitudes.

Scientists first thought STEVE was a new kind of aurora, but previous research shows its light is not produced the same way. Researchers are still unsure of what generates STEVE's light, but a group of space physicists now suspect STEVE lights up when fast-flowing rivers of plasma jumpstart certain chemical reactions high in the atmosphere.

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-scientists-explanation-night-sky-stev...

The first scientific study published on STEVE found a stream of fast-moving plasma—a hot gas of charged particles and electrons—passing through the atmosphere right where STEVE events occurred. The researchers suspected these particles were connected to STEVE but were unsure whether they were the cause of it. These super-fast plasma flows stream through the upper atmosphere when the magnetosphere is disturbed, at about the speed it takes to orbit Earth, and STEVE occurs only during the fastest flows.

Scientists suspect the fastest plasma rivers break chemical bonds in the upper atmosphere, triggering reactions that produce light.
They propose that when the streams of plasma are hot and fast enough, they can split apart nitrogen molecules (N2), which then combine with single oxygen atoms to form nitric oxide (NO). The nitric oxide then grabs another free oxygen atom to create nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a reaction that also produces light. The researchers suspect STEVE's glow is the light from this chemical reaction, which makes sense because STEVE is found right where these plasma streams occur.

Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 9, 2020 at 7:34am: Don't look to mature forests to soak up carbon dioxide emissions

The plants take 'a limited quantity of CO2, convert the absorbed carbon into sugars, but they can't use those sugars to grow more, because they don't have access to additional nutrients from the soil. Instead, they send the sugars below-ground where they 'feed' soil microbes who release teh CO2 back to atmosphere!

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-dont-mature-forests-carbon-dioxide.ht...

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-basic-assumption-universe.html?utm_so...

Rethinking cosmology: Universe expansion may not be uniform (Update)

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-simultaneous-simulation-gravitation-m...

Simultaneous simulation of gravitation and magnetism of a protoplanetary disk

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https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-the-danger-of-latex-gloves-...

Coronavirus: the danger of latex gloves

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* https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-why-experts-disagree-so-str...

Coronavirus: why experts disagree so strongly over how to tackle the disease

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https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-people-in-tall-buildings-ma...

Coronavirus: people in tall buildings may be more at risk – here’s how to stay safe

Comment by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on April 9, 2020 at 7:28am: Climate change could cause sudden biodiversity losses worldwide

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-climate-sudden-biodiversity-losses-wo...

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-black-hole.html?utm_source=nwletter&a...

Black hole bends light back on itself

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-house-nanoscale.html?utm_source=nwlet...

cleaning surfaces at the atomic level!

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* https://sciencex.com/news/2020-04-traffic-contagious-lesscommon.htm...

https://theconversation.com/traffic-jams-are-contagious-understandi...

Traffic jams are contagious. Understanding how they spread can help make them less common

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-magnetic-field-billion-years-debate.h...

Earth's magnetic field is powered by the solidification of the planet's liquid iron core. The cooling and crystallization of the core stirs up the surrounding liquid iron, creating powerful electric currents that generate a magnetic field stretching far out into space. This magnetic field is known as the geodynamo.

Multiple lines of evidence have shown that the Earth's magnetic field existed at least 3.5 billion years ago. However, the planet's core is thought to have started solidifying just 1 billion years ago, meaning that the magnetic field must have been driven by some other mechanism prior to 1 billion years ago. Pinning down exactly when the magnetic field formed could help scientists figure out what generated it to begin with.

"Reevaluating the evidence for a Hadean-Eoarchean dynamo" Science Advances (2020). advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/15/eaav9634

The existence of a magnetic field beyond 3.5 billion years ago is still up for debate