An Organism that is visible from Space
The elephant is the largest land animal. The Blue whale is the largest sea animal. But however big these animals may be, they can …
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Planet Earth for Kids
Be a science sleuth and track our planet earth
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The Mysterious Case of the Neem Tree
For thousands of years, the neem tree has been a familiar friend to the people of India. A native of India and Burma, every part …
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The Magical Rainforest
Imagine a forest where the trees touch the sky. Due to enough rainfall, the trees grow huge and spread wide. Their tallest …
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The End of Living – The Beginning of Survival
The End of Living – The Beginning of Survival In 1854, the government of United States made an offer for a large area of Indian …
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The Secrets of the Ocean Floor
It is one question that is not a quizmasters’ favourite: which is the tallest mountain on earth? The answer is bound to come …
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Can a Fish be an Amphibian?
The fish actually looks like it was cursed by a fairy to turn into a frog and the curse stopped working half way! It is called the …
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My Life – The Tale of a Butterfly
I am a little butterfly. My mother says I am very pretty like her. Now, I will tell you the story of my life. My mother is a real …
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The Deadly King Cobra
Belonging to the family Elapidae, the name Cobra is popularly applied to African and Asian snakes that are capable of spreading …
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Treaty on Global Warming
In the last week of July 2001, representatives from 178 countries met in Bonn, Germany, for something that is very crucial to …
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The Truth about Zoos
Last week we carried a piece about the relevance of zoos as the last refuge of endangered species. But in India it appears that …
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Tale of the Woolly Mammoth
Almost 20,000 years ago, a group of hunting tribesmen attacked an enormous elephant like animal called the Woolly Mammoth. A …
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Tree Rings tell many Tales
Examining ancient trees helps scientists get an amazing picture of Earth’s life, for trees are a record of their life time. …
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