Alind is a Delhi-based journalist with the Explained team of The Indian Express. His body of work includes analysis and reporting on science, climate change and artificial intelligence. He has previously worked with The Hindustan Times and CNN-News18. He has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in mechanical engineering. His email: alindchauhan998@gmail.com

January 13, 2023 13:12 IST
A new study challenges the earlier assumption that logged forests are 'carbon sinks'. We explain why.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
January 11, 2023 16:58 IST
After being accused of lack of diversity and ethical lapses, the HPFA, which gives out the Golden Globes every year, has ushered in sweeping changes.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
January 10, 2023 13:16 IST
Brazil Riots: Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters want the army to overturn President Lula’s victory, in the same way as it did at another time of crisis nearly six decades ago. What happened then? We explain.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
January 07, 2023 17:06 IST
Kevin McCarthy finally got the support of the GOP holdouts after 15 rounds of voting. The group that almost thwarted him was one that he had himself helped grow. Here is his story.
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
January 04, 2023 16:41 IST
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy tried and failed thrice to win his own party's support to become Speaker. A hard right faction aligned to Donald Trump kept thwarting him. There could be more drama to come yet. We explain.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
January 04, 2023 08:01 IST
At least seven countries have recorded their hottest January weather ever. These included Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia. Here is why.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
January 03, 2023 14:31 IST
The study revealed that as the Earth gets warmer, termites will rapidly spread across the world. This could, in turn, lead to a further rise in global temperatures. Here is why.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
January 02, 2023 14:28 IST
Manosphere is an online network of blogs, websites, forums and content creators, where men not only talk about fitness, health and dating but also propagate anti-feminist and anti-women ideologies.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
December 30, 2022 17:27 IST
There are different levels of boredom, which can be productive. While endless social media scrolling is a distraction, it eventually leaves you feeling weary, researchers said. We break down the findings of the study.
Sat, Dec 31, 2022
December 28, 2022 17:38 IST
The research reveals how rising temperatures of the Arctic might be allowing frigid air in the region to move southward more frequently than ever before. However, scientists say more data is needed to prove the claim. Here are the details.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
December 27, 2022 16:56 IST
The brain-eating amoeba destroys brain tissues and causes a dangerous infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis.
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
December 26, 2022 14:36 IST
In 2018, Akon revealed his plans of creating a futuristic city in the mould of Wakanda, a fictional place depicted in the Black Panther movies and comics. Recently, he said the plans were gathering steam post Covid.
Tue, Dec 27, 2022
December 25, 2022 15:18 IST
The study, published today, also found just USD 23 million per year would be enough to implement ten key strategies to reduce threats to Antarctica's biodiversity.
Mon, Dec 26, 2022
December 24, 2022 20:37 IST
The latest survey shows Western Hudson Bay has 618 polar bears, down from 842 in 2016. This has consequences for all other life forms in the region.
Mon, Dec 26, 2022
December 24, 2022 15:08 IST
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to introduce a self-identification system for people who want to change their gender. Here are the laws' provisions, and the controversy around it.
Sat, Dec 24, 2022
December 23, 2022 09:53 IST
Benin Bronzes consist of over 3,000 artworks, including intricately decorated plaques and animal figurines, from the ancient Kingdom of Benin, looted by the British and later scattered around the world.
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
December 22, 2022 16:14 IST
Annamalai owns the French watchmaker Bell & Ross’ BR 03 Rafale, which has been designed in collaboration with Dassault Aviation, the company that makes the Rafale fighter jets.
Sat, Dec 24, 2022
December 21, 2022 19:38 IST
Sensors to measure carbon dioxide pressure and pH in a water column have been attached to a floating weather buoy on Lake Huron at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary near Alpena, Michigan.
Fri, Dec 23, 2022





