Articles by: Kavitha
What do we like about eating? Why do we drool or salivate when we see or even think of our favourite food? I am sure it is not the thought of it bringing energy to your body that makes one salivate..Then what is it? TASTE…Yes! The taste of food both what you like and that Read further
Be it golden locks of curly hair like Goldilocks or straight long tresses like Rapunzel, beautiful hair has always been an asset to damsels both in fairy tales as well as in real life. Ever wondered why some of you have straight hair while your best pal has curly hair or the other way Read further
It is the time of Onam, the harvest festival in Kerala, India. The festival Onam is synonymous with floral rangolis or patterns meticulously arranged in front of the house to welcome King Mahabali. Colors and scents of flowers welcome the little girls and young ladies who go around the garden plucking flowers for this activity. Read further
You might have come across auctions at some point in your life, either in movies or actually witnessed it somewhere. It is kind of funny to see how each bidder tries to outsmart the other one with their bids. At times, a game of ego also ensues to prove that one is capable of paying Read further
Ever thought that humans are the only ones to ‘sweat’ it out? Well..think again…Plants do sweat too.…No!! I am not kidding…Plants also perspire and at a significantly higher rate than their human counterparts. Yes..more than 99% of the water absorbed by a plant is lost as it ‘sweats’ – a process scientifically called ‘transpiration’. Read further
And as promised, today we look at the science behind this year’s Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine. The coveted prize was awarded jointly to three scientists, Drs. Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice for their discovery of Hepatitis C virus. Before we get into the finer details, let us understand what Read further
As the world rejoices and celebrates yet another magnificent scientific discovery by honoring the scientists behind it with the most coveted prize – The Nobel, we bring to you a series of articles that would help you understand the importance of these discoveries to the common man. Today, we focus on the discovery which led Read further
This is the era when children are born with the ability to understand and use technology efficiently even without any formal training. Most of my friends tell me that they turn to their children for any doubts regarding the internet/ computer or mobiles. It is really very fulfilling to see the grasping ability of kids Read further
Steaming hot rice, lasagna, pasta with veggies, rotis, burritos, steamed dumplings – yummy food piled up on your table enough to fill your stomachs. As we tuck in, we ought to remember the farmers who have toiled day after day to cultivate the plants which were used to make these delicious food. They face many Read further
Imagine tucking into a chicken burger at a dinner party hosted by your staunch vegetarian friend. It may have been next to impossible till now but could very soon be a reality. Wondering how? – The magic of science and its possibilities which could extend well beyond the clinic to agriculture and now could Read further