Science Communications Manager @MSSRF
India
Joined February 2014
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Hi, I would like to follow more science communicators. Please drop a 👋 for follow or tag a science communicator!
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Found a nice #AirPollution tool developed by @moefcc for informing public on the Air Pollution mitigation plan. Couldn't help but think that a Science Communicator hired by the team would add so much more to the tool's presentation of data - thereby participation of the public!
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This is the kind of playful innovation we need to be able to solve big problems, but the bigger question is, who is it being designed for?
The solutions for people with disabilities still remains sparse. I see this innovation benefiting many, but will it reach them?
Innovation often begins with a simple question: "What if everyday objects could think for us?"
An engineer has built a fully autonomous, hands-free umbrella that intelligently follows its user using smart cameras - turning an everyday necessity into a glimpse of the future.
Small ideas. Smart engineering. Big impact. #Robotics #AI #FutureTech
"High-pitched sound of drones, which mimics that of bees and wasps, causes annoyance and disrupts these insects' regular movements."
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It would be interesting to know if the #DroneDidi scheme should also be mindful of shooing away crucial pollinators from fields.
While drones and Conservation Surveillance Technologies have revolutionised how we monitor wildlife and mitigate human-animal conflict, experts are urging a pause and considering the hidden costs.
Read the news report featuring Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan, Adjunct Fellow at ATREE, and other experts discussing how high-pitched drone frequencies cause severe stress to birds, insects and breeding wildlife when flown too low or fast.
thehindu.com/news/national/k…
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Delhi is taking Air Pollution seriously, preparing for winter early. A welcome move. reuters.com/business/environ…
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It's a wonderful honour to be working with someone as accomplished as Dr Soumya! Congratulations to her and her father, Prof M.S. Swaminathan - the first father daughter duo to be elected as Fellows of the Royal Society! ✨✨
Breaking news!
Dr Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya has been elected as FRS, Fellow of Royal Society, one of the highest global hours that a scientist can receive.
@royalsociety
With her father Bharat Ratna Prof Swaminathan also being elected as FRS, this is the first daughter-father FRS duo from India.
Also she is the second Indian woman scientist being elected in 365 years history of Royal Society, the first being Prof Gagandeep Kang.
Very proud moment for Indian Science & indeed for us Indians.
Heartiest congratulations dear Soumya!
@PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvOff @CSIR_IND @ICMRDELHI @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @PuneIntCentre
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Found this recently in Chennai, Ambattur @chennaicorp @chennaipolice_ this is a image taken just now on Google maps of an old school.
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It was so wonderful to have @Ishwariya13 speak about molecular pathways for regeneration in mammals. Loved each second of the presentation - superman bits and lab videos! Thank you for such an amazing and fun #scicomm session at @mssrf✨
Thanks to @95Shriya for this candid pic after my talk at MSSRF. A kid told me something I’ll never forget- “After your talk, I feel confident you’ll cure paralysis”. The fact that they got what I do AND have this innocent faith (even if impossible) made me so warm from within🥹
So happy to have these conversations on building a scientific ecosystem in India that critiques information to inform itself. Everyone has a role to play. Many of the actors are at @SciJournIndia! ✨
#SJAI2025 @mssrf
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India is #2 in the world in retractions since 2021. Startling data shared at @SciJournIndia and a head scratcher. It's a complex issue of failure of our education system, future of trust in science and a huge roadblock to building scientific tempermant. #SJAI2025
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Lovely to see the team that made the #SJAI2025 conference possible. Science Journalism today has to operate in one of the most challenging times. Associations like @SciJournIndia are precious spaces for community, ideas, solutions and action to fight dis and misinformation 💪✨
I'm hearing a mix of languages, accents and by extension, perspectives at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference. Hearing Nabam Piju speak about her village and the women farmers for the session on Policies for an Evergreen Future is simply beautiful ✨
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It's been extremely fun collaborating on #MSS100 with the fantastic Afrah and team! We're celebrating the life of the visionary Prof @msswaminathan at the beautiful campus of @icarindia exploring the idea of '#Biohappiness' and themes across sustainability for our future ✨💚
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One of the perks of working with @mssrf is definitely the access to produce from the rural communities we work with. As a direct result of our interest in #health and #nutrition, I get to eat millet Upma for breakfast while supporting farmer owed businesses🙏✨
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Witnessing what Dr @PamMcElwee shared in the Centenary Lectures at @mssrf happen IRL. Our approaches towards #conservation can have consequences. These are difficult decisions (pro-farmer livelihood or pro-conservation), which is where #research and data help!
#TamilNadu will no longer have specific legislation to regulate #rosewood exploitation, as the State government has decided not to renew the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) Act, 1994, reports @GeethaSrimathi
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Cannot emphasise how wonderful it is to learn of the amazing initiatives @mssrf has worked on and continues to work on. Today I learnt of a program that helped aquaculture farmers release 750 ducks to improve incomes and encourage a symbiotic relationship between ducks & fish🐟✨
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Looks like X decided I didn't want to talk to anyone without informing me. My messages so far have not been open, but now they are! Feel free to DM :)
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Climate change, food security, fishing, fishing communities and poverty are interconnected. There are some amazing researchers at @mssrf and outside working on these interdisciplinary themes. Reading 'Poor Economics' by Dr Banerjee & Dr Duflo is my attempt to catch up ✨
Can you count how many things are not part of the ocean ecosystem? *Hint, it's more than you think.
#WorldOceansDay2025
