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'To make them see the world differently through the beautiful lense of science'
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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 ...
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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-without-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?
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
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-care about evidence based medicine
s. don-t-ignore-these-head-injuries
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 6, 2020 at 9:27am
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An Ingredient in Some Medicinal Mouthwashes Could Put Teeth at Great Risk of Cavities
A new study suggests oral rinses that rely on a particular chemical called chlorhexidine may actually leave your teeth more open to damage.
Although this chemical is said to be 'antibacterial', that's only true in some cases. Recent findings suggest the solution can disturb the microbiome in your mouth, leading to an abundance of lactate-producing bacteria, which makes your saliva more acidic.
That's not exactly good for your teeth. Saliva plays an important role in keeping the pH of your mouth relatively neutral, but if that changes, it might cause issues in your gums and gnashers.
Using chlorhexidine mouthwash not only decreased microbial diversity and increased acidity, it also lowered the saliva's ability to buffer pH.
Saliva lactate and glucose concentrations were elevated after using this mouthwash, and it also disrupted the conversion of nitrate into nitrite, which may support our circulation.
This is important, because the authors found increased systolic blood pressure when the real mouthwash was used.
This weird effect has popped up in previous studies, and the authors think the use of CHX mouthwash may be more accentuated in people with high blood pressure levels.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-61912-4
https://www.sciencealert.com/your-mouthwash-could-be-putting-your-t...
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Dogs and cats ... and now a Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-tiger-nyc-bronx-zoo-positive...
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Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-dogs-cats-coronavirus-positi...
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-pet-dog-quarantined-hong-kon...
Hong Kong pets face coronavirus quarantine after dog tests positive
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https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00965-x
Coronavirus lockdowns have changed the way Earth moves
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A delicate remote control operation to remove a tracking collar from a tiger on an epic 13-month trek through India is carried out to avoid the device choking the animal. The feline explorer, named Walker for the roughly 3,000 kilometres (1,800 miles) of terrain it covered, has been tracked by Indian wildlife experts through forests, farms, highways and villages.
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New study identifies characteristics of patients with fatal COVID-19
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Advice to health staff suffering skin damage from face masks
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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-temperature-mechanism.html?utm_source...
How do plants know when to flower? A protein called phytochrome B, which can sense light and temperature, triggers plant growth and controls flowering time.
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https://artdaily.cc/news/122380/Paintings-discovered-inside-the-cof...
Paintings discovered inside the coffin of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
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https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemistry-tweak-beets-red-juice...
Beet root's bleeds are red? A chemistry tweak can create a blue hue
Results could pave the way for a rare natural blue pigment to color food, clothes and more--
https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-we-know-so-far-about-those...
It's Estimated 1 in 4 Coronavirus Carriers Could Be Asymptomatic. Here's What We Know
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Comment by Sharath on April 4, 2020 at 7:03pm
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Excellent Dr Krishna. You are definitely helping the society through these bunch of science videos. 3 cheers to you.
Thanks. But home come this comment landed here instead of the discussion page. I can't give a reply here! :)
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How Valid and Useful are Speculations About Covid-19 Biology
A body of science is being written around the pandemic, but we will know how they hold up only later.--Fashion helps in social distancing?! This video says it does. Watch it to smile ...
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sources of zoonotic disease
Most people live around animals, even if they don’t have farms or pets. From ticks to squirrels to rats, many members of the animal kingdom can transmit disease. Here’s a short list of common animals and some of the diseases we can get from them:
Cats: toxoplasmosis; Pasteurella; ringworm
Bats: Ebola virus; SARS; MERS; rabies; Nipah virus; Hendra virus
Dogs: rabies; noroviruses; Pasteurella; salmonella; ringworm; hookworm
Ticks: Lyme disease; Rocky Mountain spotted fever; Powassan disease
Mosquitoes: malaria; dengue; West Nile virus; Zika virus; Chikungunya virus
Birds: bird flu (H1N1, H5N1); salmonella; psittacosis
Cows: Escherichia coli; ringworm; salmonellosis
Rodents: Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome; plague; rat-bite fever; salmonellosis
WAYS TO AVOID CONTRACTING ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Wash your hands with soap, or apply hand sanitizer, immediately after being around animals even if you didn’t touch them.
Keep poultry, rodents, reptiles, and amphibians away from your face.
Wear clothing and apply sprays that prevent bites from mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.
Avoid animal bites and scratches.
Be aware of animals that could transmit zoonotic diseases at places like petting zoos or animal exhibits or in daycares and schools.
(Source: CDC)
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Six unknown factors in coronavirus models and how they could affect predictions
1. Asymptomatic spread
2. Mode of contact
3. Flouting the rules
4. Hotspots
5. The incubation period
6. How the spread differs between countries
* https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-unknown-factors-coronavirus-...
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Chilling concussed cells shows promise for full recovery
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* https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-coronavirus-body-deadly.html...
What the coronavirus does to your body that makes it so deadly
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https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01002-7?utm_source=Natur...
Scientists decode mouse facial expressions: Artificial intelligence decodes the facial expressions of mice
Neuroscientists also uncover neural circuitry whose activity correlates with particular emotions.--
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Scientists Find a Half Male, Half Female Bee, Split Right Down The Middle: gynandromorphism
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Experts Explain The Important Reasons Why COVID-19 Differs From a Flu Pandemic
No herd immunity
Testing and treatment troubles
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*Genome variation gives insight into coronavirus spread
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World's biggest study of left-handedness
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Scientists show how parasitic infection causes seizures, psychiatric illness for some
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Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially: Here's what that means
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Coronavirus: country comparisons are pointless unless we account for these biases in testing
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Scientists discover a new class of taste receptors
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Google to publish user location data to help govts tackle virus (Update)
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New measurements reveal evidence of elusive particles in a newly-discovered superconductor
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Coastal pollution reduces genetic diversity of corals, reef resilience
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https://theconversation.com/while-we-fixate-on-coronavirus-earth-is...
While we fixate on coronavirus, Earth is hurtling towards a catastrophe worse than the dinosaur extinction
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Google's Art Transfer allows users to transform photos as if they were painted by famous artists
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