Archive for January, 2021

Dinosaur diseases

Dinosaur diseases

My son nowadays is into watching Dinosaur songs and I was watching these videos, I thought of writing an article about these amazing creatures which captures everyone’s fascination and imagination. These magnificent creatures which ruled the earth had a dramatic demise, which placed way for us humans to dominate this planet. There is so much Read further

by January 29, 2021 3 comments Animals, Micro organisms, Nature
Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink

Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink

“Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink”.. These lines from Coleridge’s poem is enough to send me into a frenzy. What would you do when you are stuck in a room with just a small bottle of water for two days? You tend to see if there are chances to get some more bottles Read further

by January 25, 2021 0 comments Environment, General, Nature, Plants
From pickles and pappads to cells

From pickles and pappads to cells

Fond memories of my grandmother’s larder, strike me as I tuck into my plate of curd rice, pickles accompanied by crunchy pappads (fryums or sun-dried snacks made of lentils which are fried before consumption). A quick fix lunch after a hectic morning – thanks to the traditionally preserved food in my store. As my taste Read further

by January 15, 2021 0 comments General, Science
Bone worms and my lessons

Bone worms and my lessons

I recently read in the local newspaper that scientists accidentally discovered a new species of worms in the deep ocean near Monterey Bay, California called boneworms few years ago. Scientists found 2 new species belonging to the tube worm family in 2004 which are known to eat whale bones and belong to the genus Osedax. Read further

by January 12, 2021 0 comments Animals, General, Micro organisms, Nature
Batman too began as a single cell ….

Batman too began as a single cell ….

Ever wondered as you stood in front of the mirror as to how you were created. You, like all other living things, started life as a single cell and then developed into this gorgeous piece of work that you are now beholding in the mirror. What is this miraculous cell that can give rise to Read further

by January 5, 2021 0 comments General, Human Biology, Medicine, Science