Why are Zebras Striped?
As a child I was always full of questions. I remember asking my parents why zebras were striped or why did giraffes have such a …
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Science for Kids
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Marine Militants: Bioinvasion propagated through Cargo Ships
What would happen if all the lions in Africa are carried away to some other place? The deer population will rise as there will …
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Who stole the Candle Wax?
On every Diwali, known as the festival of lights, our family has a big discussion on the kind of lighting we should have. And …
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What is an Earthquake?
One moment, the world seems just the way it was yesterday, the day before, last year, or even the day before the day before. All …
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Who's the Brainiest animal of Them All?
The next time someone calls you an ape or a bird brain, ask her to think again. Brain scans of animals have revealed similar …
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It's a Zoo Out There!
Almost 400 years ago, Mughal emperor Jehangir acquired a new animal in his private collection or zoo – the zebra. This unusual, …
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What are the Various Jazz Styles?
Jazz originated from the American South in the 18th century as a form of music sung by African slaves employed in the many …
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Why do Humans Sweat?
It is an annual ritual in most Indian homes. With the onset of summer it is time to bring the rusty, rickety old coolers down …
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What is the Ozone Hole?
On beaches as well as on the cricket ground, it is always possible to spot people with some kind of cream on their bodies or …
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Why does Milk spill over when it Boils?
How many times have you seen milk boil and spill over, and wondered why this happens? To answer this question we have to know a …
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What is the Secret of the Windmill?
It was a particularly windy day in late July when my cousin and I sat down to make a pinwheel. The paper was folded into a wheel, …
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Jupiter's New Moon
Does Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, have a 17th moon? Astronomers seem to think it does. Last year, astronomers …
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