Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, in coordination with the National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata inaugurating the Temporary Exhibition 'Measuring our Planet' at Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai. Pho to: M. Karunakaran
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Brain tells you what's living and what's not
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Why are autumn leaves of different colours?
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