Manipur’s Floating School on Loktak Lake Bringing Education to Lake Communities

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On a fog-filled morning on Loktak Lake, a line of small boats drifts towards a hut anchored to a floating island. Children climb out one by one, balancing school bags and excitement as they step onto a classroom that moves gently with the water. For families who live on the lake’s phumdis(floating vegetation islands), this […]

Why do we feel the need to go to the bathroom when we’re nervous or scared?

Anxiety changes how you pay attention to bodily sensations. | Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash When you’re nervous or scared, your body enters its fight-or-flight mode, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Adrenaline levels rise, your heart races, palms sweat, and blood flow and muscle tone are redistributed to prepare you to act. Your bladder and […]

Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained

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Human waste is leading to a decaying world where access to clean air, water or soil is becoming increasingly difficult. The solution is two-pronged – stop making more waste and clean up the waste already made. What is bioremediation? Bioremediation literally means “restoring life through biology.” It harnesses microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae and […]