Friends and Foes: the curious case of chemicals
Friends and Foes: the curious case of chemicals

Author: Ekta Sharma

Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9386530910

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What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘chemicals’? Friendly, hostile, smelly, radioactive, volatile—chemicals are all these and much more. And it’s not possible to do without them in our daily lives because they are present in just about everything. So the next best thing to do is to separate the good chemicals from the bad ones and the absolutely deadly ones! Peppered with curious facts and useful information, Friends and Foes explores the lesser-known, mystifying universe of chemicals and guides you towards a better judgement of what chemicals to avoid and what to limit. It is your guide to the most pressing need of the hour—a healthier and environment-friendly life. Contents Introduction Making Sense of Chemicals Natural and Synthetic Chemicals Myths About Chemicals Chemicals We Eat Your Healthy Eating Guide Medicines That Heal Pesticide: A Necessary Evil Chemicals We Use at Home Chemicals in the Environment Industrial Mishaps Steer Clear of Toxic Chemicals Glossary

The Curious Case of Dr. Pragyan Parker
The Curious Case of Dr. Pragyan Parker

Author: Storyteller Scientist

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-06-26

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13:

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"Did you know there is a flower that intentionally tries to look and smell like rotting meat? Why would it adopt such a bizarre strategy? Imagine a family in the Italy that wouldn't even know if they accidentally broke their legs. But how can something as painful as a fracture go unnoticed? And what if plants hired assassins to kill the herbivores nibbling on their leaves? Also there is a group of scientists trying to make strong painkillers from venom of the most deadly snakes in the world? Interesting, isn’t it? Dr. Pragyan Parker, a world-renowned scientist and educator, delves into these captivating scientific mysteries, including the ones you've just read about. However, his storytelling serves a dire purpose—to save his son, Rachit, from a kidnapper who desires not money but something far more valuable: the secrets of Dr. Parker's groundbreaking secret project, approved personally by the prime minister. In his desperate quest to rescue his only son, Dr. Parker faces harrowing moral dilemmas. Must he choose between his son and the future of his country? What do the kidnappers really want? Dive into this rollercoaster ride of a book to discover some of the most astonishing stories about science and the scientists behind them."