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Alind Chauhan
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
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Why Namibia plans to kill hundreds of its majestic wild animals for meatSubscriber Only
September 01, 2024 06:30 IST
A total 723 animals, including 30 hippopotamuses, 60 buffaloes, 50 impalas, 100 blue wildebeest, 300 zebras, 83 elephants, and 100 elands, a type of antelope, are on the kill list
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
Stop expecting billionaires to act on climate change. They’re part of the problemSubscriber Only
August 31, 2024 12:29 IST
Controversy over Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s private jet commute is yet another reminder of how much the super-rich have contributed to the climate crisis
Sat, Aug 31, 2024
China-Philippines clash: What is the South China Sea dispute?Subscriber Only
August 26, 2024 18:17 IST
The countries have bickered over territorial control in the South China Sea for centuries, but in recent years tensions have soared to new heights. That is mainly due to China’s rise as a global power. Here is a look at the dispute.
Tue, Aug 27, 2024
Assessing Ukraine’s deep incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast: why, what happens nowSubscriber Only
August 24, 2024 07:45 IST
Russia on its part said that it had foiled a Ukrainian attempt to seize land in the neighbouring Bryansk Oblast, about 240 km away from the site of the incursion into Kursk.
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Why has Malaysia tweaked its ‘Orangutan diplomacy’?Subscriber Only
August 22, 2024 08:00 IST
Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, has been under immense pressure to make its palm oil industry more sustainable. The industry has been linked to deforestation, causing the loss of habitat for orangutans.
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Why has an international astronomical group joined calls for creating time standard for the Moon?Subscriber Only
August 21, 2024 16:08 IST
The specifics for creating a time standard for the Moon are not clear yet. An OSTP official, however, told Reuters that like on the Earth, atomic clocks can be deployed on the lunar surface to set a time standard
Wed, Aug 28, 2024
Americans, Soviets or Israelis? Who killed Pakistan’s former President Zia ul-Haq?Subscriber Only
August 17, 2024 19:16 IST
Even after 36 years of Zia’s death, there is no clarity on what led to the crash of the C-130. Was it a result of a technical issue or a sabotage? If it was sabotage, then who was behind it?
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
All-night streetlights can make leaves inedible to insects: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
August 16, 2024 19:36 IST
Although researchers said they did not exactly know why trees are reacting to streetlights in this way, they suggested that trees exposed to artificial light at night might be extending their photosynthesis cycle.
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
The Americans or the Ukrainians? Who blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines?Subscriber Only
August 16, 2024 18:32 IST
The Wall Street Journal has reported that a team of Ukrainian patriots sabotaged the undersea pipes supplying gas to Europe from Russia. Earlier, American journalist Seymour Hersh had said the attack was a CIA operation. The truth remains unknown
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Why Ukraine has carried out incursion into Russia’s Kursk regionSubscriber Only
August 12, 2024 21:05 IST
Some reports suggest that Ukraine has already captured more land since the beginning of the attack than it did over the entire course of last summer’s counter-offensive.
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
What’s causing Antarctica’s deep-winter heatwave, what could be its fallout?Subscriber Only
August 09, 2024 08:55 IST
In parts of East Antarctica, the relatively higher-elevation swathe that makes up two-thirds of the world’s coldest continent, temperatures are currently in the range of minus 25 degrees to minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Fri, Aug 09, 2024
How Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are formed when wildfires spit storms, lightningSubscriber Only
August 08, 2024 08:59 IST
Studies have shown that with temperatures soaring across the world, wildfires are becoming more common and intense. This could be spiking the occurrence of pyrocumulonimbus clouds.
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
From killing Mujib in 1975 to ‘taking responsibility’ in 2024: the role of the army in BangladeshSubscriber Only
August 05, 2024 18:51 IST
The army controlled politics in Bangladesh directly or indirectly for 15 years after the father of the nation was assassinated. The interference of the generals didn't stop until Sheikh Hasina, Mujib's daughter, rose to power in 2008
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
Behind Leh flight cancellations: high temperatures, low air densitySubscriber Only
July 31, 2024 06:54 IST
The extreme heat which is affecting take-offs and landing of aircraft is a consequence of global warming. Studies have found that an increase in temperatures has already started to disrupt air travel.
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Why a Trump-Vance administration would be bad news for fight against climate change — perhaps even IndiaSubscriber Only
July 25, 2024 16:16 IST
The world has not yet recovered from the harm done to global warm mitigation efforts in his last term. A climate denier at the helm in US could also aggravate India's challenges
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
What has the ICJ said about Israel’s occupation of West Bank and East Jerusalem?Subscriber Only
July 21, 2024 13:45 IST
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on July 19 that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violates international law and its presence in Palestinian territories should end “as soon as possible.”
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Why does the Pakistan government want to ban Imran Khan’s political party, PTI?Subscriber Only
July 16, 2024 08:43 IST
“In view of the foreign funding case, May 9 riots, and the cipher episode as well as the resolution passed in the US, we believe that there is very credible evidence present to have the PTI banned,” Information Minister Atta Tarar said. What are these cases?
Tue, Jul 16, 2024
What caused the rare failure of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocketSubscriber Only
July 13, 2024 16:39 IST
The mishap occurred on the rocket’s 354th mission, and marks the first Falcon 9 failure since 2015
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
The Republic of ACs: India’s growing need for cool airSubscriber Only
July 13, 2024 07:48 IST
An intense heatwave followed by extreme humidity are driving AC sales across the country. How India’s already booming AC market is now breaching new territories and fuelling an unstoppable demand for cooling.
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Scientists design a spacesuit that can turn urine into drinking water: How does it work?Subscriber Only
July 12, 2024 19:23 IST
Inspired by 'stillsuits' in sci-fi series Dune, the new spacesuit can collect and purify urine within five minutes.
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Record-high temperatures in western US due to ‘heat domes’: What is the phenomenon?Subscriber Only
July 10, 2024 19:04 IST
A heat dome is a weather phenomenon where a high-pressure system in the atmosphere traps warm air like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
How climate change fuelled Hurricane Beryl’s record early intensificationSubscriber Only
July 09, 2024 08:20 IST
The storm, which tore through the Caribbean islands earlier this month, killed at least 11 people after triggering intense floods and dangerous winds in Jamaica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.
Tue, Jul 09, 2024
How patchy rains, rising temperatures are upsetting Uttarakhand’s fruit cartSubscriber Only
July 09, 2024 06:53 IST
Production of apples, apricots, peaches, mangoes, pears, plums and litchi hit in Nainital district’s Ramnagar and Ramgarh
Tue, Jul 09, 2024
Why rising Arctic wildfires are a bad news for the worldSubscriber Only
July 05, 2024 08:00 IST
Wildfires have been a natural part of the Arctic’s boreal forest and tundra ecosystems. However, in recent years, their frequency and scale in the regions have increased.
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
UK Elections: Why Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives are likely to loseSubscriber Only
July 04, 2024 07:40 IST
After post-Brexit economic crises, scandals, and political tumult, Conservatives are likely to face a record defeat in Thursday’s elections. But many remain skeptical about what a Labour govt will really change.
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