Articles by: Kavitha
It is difficult to thank the person who made the yummy spread before you at the dining table as your taste buds work over hard to take in the delicacies like crispy dosas, freshly baked bread or a spoon of yoghurt smoothie. After tucking in these gastronomic treats, the first thing one does is to Read further
It is quite interesting to note that there are microbes in the world that reside closely associated with humans without causing any harm but suddenly they turn rogue and cause illness. One such illness on the spread among CoViD survivors in India is the Black fungus causing a disease called mucormycosis. The spores of this Read further
Microbes Microbes everywhere…Some good some harmful….Our job is to ensure that the good ones thrive in control while the harmful ones do not survive. We shall, in this article have a peek into the normally used physical or chemical disinfecting practices adopted by man. Some of them include: Heat Sterilisation: Acts by denaturing or rendering Read further
The image that crops in any mind on hearing the term gardening is that of rubber boots and gloves, a small gardening tool in hand, and overalls stained with dirt as one happily tends to one’s plants. I have done it too and so have most of you. It is fun and nourishing to the Read further
If you were to meet a wrinkly old tribal woman in the Nilgiris and hear her say that she has witnessed the neelakurinji bloom atleast 9 times then be assured that you are talking to a centenarian. Yes, it is not uncommon for those in the tribal belts to use the periodicity of blooming of Read further
“Let it go…Let it go…” sang Princess Elsa as she vents her magical powers on water molecules sculpting structures out of ice. I am mesmerized by the beauty of the ice crystals every time I watch the movie ‘Frozen’. A part of me wonders how does the liquid water I sip upon get miraculously transformed Read further
Superman’s nemesis – Kryptonite. Crystals of that formidable substance weakening the superhero is something that his arch-enemies count upon to execute their evil plans by keeping him away. However, not all crystals are thus used to do something bad. Crystals have a good side too…Let us see how. How frequently do you have your mother Read further
Wonder what makes the chilled glass of lemon juice so sour? OR What makes soap so slippery? Well, let us understand the basic properties of these in a scientific way. This article aims to introduce you to the concept of acids and bases. What do you remember about acids? That they are dangerous and corrosive Read further
There are two bowls in front of you – one has salt and the other has iron filings mixed with sand. If I were to ask you to choose a bowl and separate its components, which would be easier? The second bowl of course – All you need to do is to take a magnet Read further
What is an atom? An atom is the smallest constituent of matter which in turn makes up everything in the universe. In other words, atoms are the building blocks of matter. These atoms possess the properties of chemical elements they represent. They are composed of positively charged protons, negatively charged electrons and neutral neutrons. The Read further