Curious Kids: Why do stars twinkle?

How exactly do the stars twinkle in the night sky?As it turns out, the answer is full of hot air... and cold air.

@dheerthan12:23 PM 13-Sep-2017

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Religion is not the only reason Rohingyas are being forced out of Myanmar

Alongside the present horrors being inflicted against the Rohingya in Myanmar, we must consider the broader political and economic context that continues to marginalize minority groups.

@dheerthan 12:17 PM - 13-Sep-2017

Why climate change will cause more large, destructive hurricanes | Temblor.net

By Greg Holland, National Center for Atmospheric ResearchThis NASA satellite image shows the three simultaneous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Was climate change the factor in response to a world that is approaching 1â„ƒ warming? How climate change impacts hurricanes?

@dheerthan 11:43 AM - 13-Sep-2017

Mexico Desperately Needs a Better Earthquake Alert System

When the earth is about to move, seconds are precious. Right now, the state of Chiapas has no time to prepare.

@dheerthan 11:39 AM - 13-Sep-2017

Authorities: Gold miners at bar bragged about slaughtering of Uncontacted Brazilian tribe

Advocates for stronger protective measures say the killing is evidence that the government isn't doing enough to safeguard indigenous people.

@dheerthan 11:27 AM - 13-Sep-2017

Talking about suicide and self-harm in schools can save lives

Youth suicide has reached a ten year high, but suicide and self-harm are still taboo topics in schools.

@dheerthan 11:12 AM - 13-Sep-2017

The World Is Facing a Global Sand Crisis Because We're Mining Way Too Much of It

When people picture sand spread across idyllic beaches and endless deserts, they understandably think of it as an infinite resource.

@dheerthan 09:45 AM - 13-Sep-2017