Rohini Karandikar
@rohinimd25
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Science educator and communicator, facilitator| Consultant, TNQ Foundation | Freelance writer
Bengaluru
Joined June 2016
The deadline for submitting applications for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards–2026 has been extended to October 20, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to apply! 🔗
Deadline extended for TNQ Inspiring Science Awards-2026. Entries now close on October 20,2025. Apply now! Link - https://t.co/AuvbEeowNw
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In just a week, we close entries for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards-2026 🏅 All PhD students and postdocs in the life sciences from 🇮🇳 are eligible to apply. ✍️ If your paper was published online between Oct 1, 2024 and Sep 30, 2025, apply or spread the word. 🔗
Closing soon! Apply now for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards-2026. 🏅8 Finalists : a medal, Apple laptop and citation. ✈️ 1 Winner: + travel fellowship to an international conference . Link - https://t.co/AuvbEeowNw
#PhDstudents #lifesciences #postdoc
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Calling all teachers! Are you and your students curious about the 2025 Nobel Prizes? On 15 October we'll be publishing free and easy-to-use Nobel Prize lessons about this year's prizes. The lessons include a slideshow with a speaker’s manuscript, a text for pupils, a short
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BREAKING NEWS The 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.”
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Are you a researcher? Do you have a Google Scholar profile & find researchers on Google Scholar? Do research metrics like citations & h-index matter to you? If✅, check out this browser extension, GScholarLens, created by my lab. https://t.co/uctv228ZNP Retweet for wider reach
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PhD students & postdocs in India Aim for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards–2026 🏅 8 Finalists get a Medal + Apple laptop + Citation Apply now: https://t.co/SGQbqWCb1i
#InspiringScienceAwards #ResearchIndia #PhDLife #postdoc #LifeSciences
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Attention #PhD, #postdocs in the Life Sciences🧬 in 🇮🇳 Submit your #research paper published after Oct 1, 2024 🗓️ for TNQ ISA-2026 🔗 https://t.co/RggPtBKDLS Please amplify @ResearchSchola6 @IndiaBioscience @aditya_parekh @sneha_khedkar @VaishnaviSrid10 @KasturiMahadik
Entries are now open for the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards 2026. PhD and postdoctoral fellows in the Life Sciences — submit your published paper today. Apply now: https://t.co/AuvbEeowNw
#InspiringScienceAwards #LifeSciences #ISA #TNQ #TNQFOUNDATION
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I've been exploring the microbial world using Foldscope since 2019. This weekend was extra special, as I attended @ManuPra18599785's talk in Bengaluru. One of the takeaways—#frugal science is NOT #jugaad. Thanks, @NCBS_Bangalore and The Murty Trust. @PrakashLab @Edurafi
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Watching the #LunarEclipse from #Bengaluru. Not many clouds right now, so a clear view. #Eclipse2025 #bloodmoon
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Why are Orcas offering Fresh prey to humans? :Explained by Ms Rohini Karandikar @rohinimd25
#orcas #KillerWhales #Dolphins #Prosocial #Intelligent #cognitive #SocialBehaviour #learning #Matriarchy
#KNOWLEDGE #Exploration
#Research
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🐬 Did you know that killer whales offer their prey to humans? How and Why? I ✍️ for @the_hindu Thanks, Jared Towers @BayCetology and Robert Pitman, for the insights on the #study and @1amnerd for the edits. https://t.co/I5AvuANBPw The article is behind a paywall.
thehindu.com
Killer whales have been sharing prey with humans, sparking curiosity about their behavior and potential conservation efforts.
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The archives is seeking a Public Engagement Officer (PEO) to handle outreach and social media work. Last date to apply: 7th September 2025 Type of position: Full-time, contract, in-person More details here: https://t.co/Iz7DLnxQUC
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If you are in Bangalore or surrounding area on 6th Sept - it would be fantastic to see you. We are starting a broader conversation on scaling up https://t.co/JZyDjXNNB6 - if you want to teach these principles in your classroom - pls reach out here.. @TeamFoldscope
frugalscience.org
@NCBS_Bangalore and the Murty Trust are excited to invite you to a public talk, “From Paper Microscopes to Global Change: Story of Frugal Science” by Dr. Manu Prakash, Associate Professor of Bioengineering at @Stanford. 🔗 Register now – https://t.co/alCqTmXfis Know more👇 (1/4)
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As if the evils caused by humans aren't enough-- now, enter AI. The study in this article is not yet peer-reviewed, but the future is scary 😱
livescience.com
Malicious traits can spread between AI models while being undetectable to humans, Anthropic and Truthful AI researchers say.
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📢 We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd edition of the annual SJAI Conference is happening on November 3–4, & this time, we’re heading to Ahmedabad University! 💡Get ready for 2 days of ideas, conversations, & connections that matter. Stay tuned for more details!
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We are seeking a pre or postdoctoral researcher in the History of Science with a specialised focus on engineering, physics, or mathematics to join our team as a Research Associate. More details: https://t.co/skde7g9Iis
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Teachers, bring science to life using 'lab-free' tools! I ✍️ for @IndiaBioscience about @scientistsen1 team's simple method for protein estimation in grains 🫘 https://t.co/8LTJMCGAZs
#Accessible #frugalscience #ScienceForAll 🧑🏫 #Nutrition #homelab🧪
indiabioscience.org
Can a simple kitchen test provide an estimate of protein in grains and pulses? Researchers from University of Mumbai-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences have come up with a laboratory-free...
Can the kitchen show the way to a simple process of protein estimation? @rohinimd25 explores this study by researchers from University of Mumbai-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), Mumbai. Read more in the article- https://t.co/zcQuHdef86 Image Caption- The
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A beetle-fungi association is destroying rubber plantations in Kerala. I ✍️ for @the_hindu Thanks Jithu Unni Krishnan @kscste_kfri and @RedkarAmey @NCBS_Bangalore for insights. DM for a copy #symbiosis #pathogenicfungi #prevention
https://t.co/8sO26r9EFO
thehindu.com
Kerala rubber plantations face threat from ambrosia beetles and fungi, causing tree damage and economic losses.
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What fun catching up with @meena74 virtually after a long time! We spoke about #lifegoals , #education research, #scicomm, #biology and a lot more 😊 #nostalgia #futureplans
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