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S. Ravi writes on science, evolution and wildlife besides trends in culture, history, art, and stories of human interest.

  • Science

    66 million years ago dinosaurs survived asteroid strikes but perished due to extreme weather on the planet

    by S.Ravi March 25, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 25, 2022

    <p> <strong>A new study as per a report in sciencealert.com suggests that following the cataclysmic asteroid strike on the Earth, 66 million years ago, the dinosaurs and other beings who …

  • Science

    42 million years ago, a cat with sharp and slicing teeth was a hypercarnivore!

    by S.Ravi March 23, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 23, 2022

    <p> <strong>Right from the inception of life on the Earth, some or the other mighty predator dominated the world, it could be a mighty shark in water or a dinosaur …

  • Culture

    Play on Birsa Munda staged by children showcases valour of freedom fighter

    by S.Ravi March 21, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 21, 2022

    <p> <strong>The Sanskar Bharti Delhi staged its maiden play with a fine story and slick presentation on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations last week. The Hindi play …

  • Science

    Study confirms that sharks sleep, even when their eyes are open!

    by S.Ravi March 20, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 20, 2022

    <p> <strong>It has been a long held belief that sharks don’t sleep and the reason given for this was that some of them needed to keep swimming in order to …

  • Culture

    Rare Buddhist manuscripts from Nalanda and Vikramashila Universities to be translated from Sanskrit soon

    by S.Ravi March 19, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 19, 2022

    <p> <strong>The Bihar Art and Culture Minister Alok Ranjan informed the State Assembly on Thursday that the process to translate and publish original Buddhist manuscripts in hundreds from Nalanda and …

  • Science

    Study of versatile worms with just 300 neurons can help in Artificial Intelligence research

    by S.Ravi March 18, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 18, 2022

    <p> <strong>Appearances are deceptive and so is the brain power based on the number of brain cells or neurons. Proving this are 1-millimetre-long worms which have merely 300 neurons yet …

  • Culture

    Portugal’s 8,000-year-old skeletons could be the oldest mummies on the planet

    by S.Ravi March 16, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 16, 2022

    <p> With the discovery of remains of human beings in Portugal’s Sado Valley, the distinction of having the oldest known mummies in the world could now rest with Europe. A …

  • Science

    Named after a rose, a colourful fish from the Maldives is the pride of natives

    by S.Ravi March 15, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 15, 2022

    <p> <strong>After having been confused with an existing species, the rose-veiled fairy wrasse found off the coast of the scenic Maldives islands, has been recognised as a separate genus. An …

  • Health

    Did chronic tuberculosis spread in ancient South America before European colonisation?

    by S.Ravi March 14, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 14, 2022

    <p> <strong>It is generally believed that serious and fatal diseases of Europe like whooping cough, smallpox and the dreaded tuberculosis reached different parts of the world, including South America, due …

  • Science

    Why Amazon tribes suffer less from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

    by S.Ravi March 12, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 12, 2022

    <p> <strong>Scientists, world over are concerned about some of the worst diseases afflicting humankind and among them is Alzheimer’s and other varieties of dementia. Though we know how lethal their …

  • Science

    Scientists discover how the brain wakes up and reboots after anaesthesia

    by S.Ravi March 11, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 11, 2022

    <p> <strong>There is a great deal of fascination to know how machines and gadgets come back to life after they have been switched off like for example the laptop or …

  • Science

    New genus of tarantula hairy spider discovered in Asia after 104 years!

    by S.Ravi March 10, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 10, 2022

    <p> <strong>It is indeed a proud moment for Thailand as for the first time in 104 years a new genus of tarantula has been discovered in Asia. And it is …

  • Science

    Scientists solve the mystery of how spider gangs plan attacks

    by S.Ravi March 9, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 9, 2022

    <p> <strong>It is amazing to see spiders attack their prey in packs but it has always intrigued scientists as to how the coordinated offensive takes place. This is precisely what …

  • Science

    Why Cooler temperatures turned ancient sharks into gigantic creatures

    by S.Ravi March 8, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 8, 2022

    <p> <strong>The monstrous creature – Otodus megalodon – in 2018’s superhit sci-fi thriller “The Meg” remains etched in the memory of viewers because of its sheer menacing size. Now, a …

  • Science

    Poisonous false widow spiders trap and feed on England’s protected bats

    by S.Ravi March 7, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 7, 2022

    <p> <strong>Stories of Invasive species adversely affecting local flora and fauna are innumerable and the latest in this list is the trapping of two bats by a spider not native …

  • Science

    How did scientists and artists reconstruct a 160 million years old fish lizard?

    by S.Ravi March 5, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 5, 2022

    <p> <strong>It takes a lot of creativity, imagination and solid research to be able to rebuild a creature from antiquity. This is what happened as per sciencealert.com report when a …

  • Science

    Beware of the snake’s hiss, the reptile means business

    by S.Ravi March 5, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 5, 2022

    <p> <strong>Their mere presence is scary enough and when the snakes hiss it sends a chill down the spine of the brave too! When a human being wants to make …

  • Culture

    Formation of England’s Stonehenge reveals a permanent Solar Calendar

    by S.Ravi March 3, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 3, 2022

    <p> <strong>The sheer size and magnitude of Stonehenge built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC makes it enigmatic. Yet it was not merely for show, for scientists always believed it …

  • Science

    Elephant seals show stunning navigation skills – can return home even after traveling thousands of kilometres

    by S.Ravi March 2, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 2, 2022

    <p> <strong>Even with Global Position System, elaborate maps and precise calculation of distance and speed, many are still unable to locate their destination or reach on the appointed time.</strong></p> <p> …

  • Science

    Bird watchers in the US celebrate after citing a Bat Falcon for the first time

    by S.Ravi March 1, 2022
    by S.Ravi March 1, 2022

    <p> <strong>A bird visiting the United States has caught the attention of all its avian lovers and why shouldn’t it be as this is the first time a bat falcon …

  • Science

    Study reveals how Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s coastline is prone to a massive Tsunami

    by S.Ravi February 28, 2022
    by S.Ravi February 28, 2022

    <p> <strong>Humankind is constantly at the mercy of Nature and its forces and this was emphasised when it was found that the Red Sea has underneath its waters such potent …

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