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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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Sengol: Civilisational symbol or ‘raja ka danda’?Subscriber Only
June 27, 2024 15:25 IST
Samajwadi Party MP R K Chaudhary on Wednesday demanded that Sengol be “removed from Parliament to save the Constitution”. Here is an interview with historian Manu S Pillai from 2023, explaining the cultural significance of the Sengol, and why it was installed in the new Parliament.
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Why the success of China’s sample return lunar mission mattersSubscriber Only
June 26, 2024 07:05 IST
The lander descended on the Moon’s surface on June 1, and spent two days collecting rocks and soil from one of the oldest and largest of lunar craters — the 2,500 km-wide South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin — using a robotic arm and drill.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024
Meet the new Sino-French satellite, which will detect the most powerful explosions in the universeSubscriber Only
June 25, 2024 08:00 IST
The primary objective of satellite is to look for gamma-ray bursts across the universe. Once found, the satellite will measure and study their electromagnetic radiation properties.
Tue, Jun 25, 2024
Hawaii settles climate case with young litigants: what was the lawsuit — and the settlement?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2024 08:00 IST
According to the settlement, Hawaii needs to achieve zero GHG emissions across all transportation modes, including ground transportation and sea and air interisland transportation by 2045.
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
A murder of crows: How Kenya plans to get rid of the native Indian speciesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2024 16:44 IST
After decades of trying to control its population of crows, the Kenyan government plans to poison 1 million house crows by December 31
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
How SpaceX’s Starship can revolutionise space travel and explorationSubscriber Only
June 11, 2024 14:42 IST
The latest test flight brings SpaceX one step closer to its aim of building a fully and rapidly reusable rocket system. Once entirely operational, Starship can redefine space travel and exploration for the benefit of astronomy and planetary science. Here is how.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Highway to ‘climate hell’: What breaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold could meanSubscriber Only
June 10, 2024 08:56 IST
There is an 80% chance that the world will temporarily cross the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold in the next five years. A long-term breach would accelerate and intensify the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
Geographical location, deforestation, climate change: What led to the deadly landslide in Papua New GuineaSubscriber Only
June 03, 2024 19:54 IST
Papua New Guinea is vulnerable to natural disasters such as landslides and earthquakes because of a host of reasons, including its geographical location and deforestation. However, climate change has worsened the situation in recent years.
Mon, Jun 03, 2024
Volcano in Iceland erupts: Why is the country so volcanically active?Subscriber Only
June 01, 2024 14:00 IST
Iceland is one of the most volcanically active regions on the planet. It witnesses an eruption every four to five years. However, since 2021 the frequency has spiked to almost one eruption per year.
Sun, Jun 02, 2024
Global warming, El Niño, decreasing forest cover: Why is India’s North East witnessing record-breaking temperatures?Subscriber Only
May 31, 2024 18:50 IST
Much like the rest of the world, the North East is also witnessing a rise in annual temperatures over the years. Here is a look at how the temperatures have risen, why they have been rising, and what can happen in the future.
Fri, May 31, 2024
Why do temperatures vary from place to place within the same city?Subscriber Only
May 29, 2024 19:28 IST
A weather station in Delhi recorded a high of 52.9 degree Celsius on May 29 — unheard of in the capital. But another station in the same city recorded 45.2 degrees, pretty normal for the end of May. Leafier neighbourhoods often seem cooler than pockets of treeless concrete. Why does this happen?
Thu, May 30, 2024
Passengers evacuated from Indigo flight after bomb scare: What are ‘evacuation slides’?Subscriber Only
May 28, 2024 20:41 IST
An evacuation slide is an inflatable slide, which allows passengers to safely exit the flight during an emergency, especially when the flight door is high above the ground.
Tue, May 28, 2024
Why has NASA launched a tiny satellite to measure heat lost from Earth’s poles?Subscriber Only
May 27, 2024 20:27 IST
The satellite is one of two climate satellites which NASA has launched to measure far-infrared radiation from the Earth’s pole. Here is everything you need to know about the mission.
Tue, May 28, 2024
India hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic TreatySubscriber Only
May 24, 2024 19:10 IST
Originally signed by 12 countries on December 1, 1959, the treaty is a framework for peaceful coexistence and scientific cooperation in Antarctica. Here is the story of how it was enacted.
Fri, May 24, 2024
What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Iran President’s chopper?Subscriber Only
May 22, 2024 07:07 IST
The wreckage of the helicopter was found on Monday after an overnight search in blizzard-like conditions.
Thu, May 23, 2024
Human-induced environmental changes are spiking the risk of disease outbreaks: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
May 21, 2024 14:35 IST
Biodiversity loss, which refers to the loss of plant or animal species at a local or worldwide scale, has the biggest impact, according to the study. It was followed by climate change and introduction of non-native species.
Tue, May 21, 2024
Going glacier gone: How Venezuela lost its last glacier, why this mattersSubscriber Only
May 19, 2024 08:00 IST
Venezuela has likely become the first country — it certainly won’t be the last — in modern history to lose all its glaciers. Scientists expected the Humboldt glacier to last another decade. However, it melted at a faster rate than expected.
Mon, May 20, 2024
What’s behind orcas, also called ‘killer whales’, sinking boats?Subscriber Only
May 18, 2024 08:00 IST
A part of the dolphin family, orcas or killer whales — they can measure up to 8 metres in length and weigh up to 6 tonnes as adults — are highly intelligent and curious mammals, who are not known to be aggressive against humans in the wild.
Sun, May 19, 2024
US-trained economist and a guitar player: Meet Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s new PMSubscriber Only
May 15, 2024 20:36 IST
Wong is the fourth PM to lead the city-state and only the second leader who is not a member of the founding Lee family.
Thu, May 16, 2024
Putin has replaced Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu: What does this mean?Subscriber Only
May 14, 2024 19:29 IST
The decision was not taken on a whim, and it is not a demotion for Shoigu. The Russian President is probably tweaking his policy to align better with the current situation of the war against Ukraine
Tue, May 14, 2024
Why Vietnam wants US to change its ‘non-market economy’ statusSubscriber Only
May 08, 2024 18:04 IST
Vietnam has argued that in recent years it has implemented enough economic reforms that should get its name off the non-market economies list.
Thu, May 09, 2024
Why is the launch of Boeing’s Starliner significant?Subscriber Only
May 06, 2024 20:49 IST
This will be Starliner’s first crewed test flight. If the mission is successful, Boeing will become the second private firm to be able to provide NASA crew transport to and from the ISS, alongside Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Tue, May 07, 2024
Why has China sent its Chang’e-6 mission to the far side of the Moon?Subscriber Only
May 04, 2024 18:01 IST
The Moon’s far side is often referred to as the dark side because it cannot be seen from the Earth, not because it does not catch the Sun’s rays.
Sun, May 05, 2024
What led to Latin America’s record dengue surgeSubscriber Only
May 03, 2024 20:40 IST
While some countries are witnessing a surge in dengue much before the peak season, others are recording severe outbreaks for the first time. Here is a look at the situation
Mon, May 06, 2024
Chocolate industry meltdown: What led to the rise in prices of cocoa beansSubscriber Only
May 01, 2024 16:46 IST
The price of cocoa beans, the most important raw material in chocolates, has skyrocketed, hitting a record $12,000 a tonnes in April, around four times last year’s price. Here is why
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