TWO ON TRAIL
The tale of two individuals on a journey
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Category: Science Articles
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Mankind’s pursuit of hunting whales, or whaling, for fat in their blubber during the Industrial Revolution is why several whale species are currently endangered. This might be a familiar subplot for all the movie buffs out there who have been relentlessly waiting for the release of Spielberg’s Avatar: The Way of Water this year! However,…
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It is often fascinating to sit back and wonder how we got into what we are doing currently. It might seem a very futile exercise in the beginning. But, when you start connecting the dots, it can be quite an interesting story; in fact, an important one that shapes the future direction of one’s life’s…
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Over the period of my graduate studies, I developed a liking for environmental modeling of contaminants. However, spending all my time on the computer, I have developed a Vitamin D deficiency from the lack of sunlight – a very common phenomenon for people these days due to our sedentary lifestyles. My doctor noted that not…
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I started my career in science in 2010 soon after passing the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Board examinations after my X standard. My parents ‘never imposed anything’ on me but I always felt a little nudge from everyone encouraging me to choose science, because it was the safest option after commerce and arts.…
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Disclaimer: My first way forward as an independent thinker commenced when I stepped into my Masters, since that was when I realized that I am a failed mainstream chemist, after appearing for 19 competitive exams. I was rather enthusiastic about the applications of chemistry in the environment. In the pursuit of my academic endeavor, I…