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COVID-19 SPECIAL
INBOX
Research on spread
of Coronavirus
Due to the lockdown we have not received the printed copies of the April issue of Dream 2047, but thanks for uploading the PDF
on time. Along with the articles we liked the small write-up on spreading of coronavirus through mobile phones. We would like
to know more about the pan- demic in your next issues.
Sweta Diwedi, Indore
Dream Editorial Team
More researches are being car- ried out on spread of the virus through different surfaces and
closed space where air-condition- ing systems are circulating the air. In Vigyan Prasar we are bringing out a weekly compilation to keep everyone updated about India’s S&T Efforts on COVID-19. You may find it at: https://vigyanpras- ar.gov.in/covid19-newsletters/
Soap vs. sanitizers
Everywhere we are reading that we should use either soap or alcohol-based sanitizers to wash our hands. We would like to know which one is better
as there is a shortage of san- itizers in our local shops.
Pritam, Lucknow
Dream Editorial Team
It is believed that both are equal- ly effective in cleaning hands and destroying the pathogens.
In our next issue you would find an article on the science of soap and how it kills pathogens.
Safe travel at the time of Corona
We would expect an article on following safety measure and social distancing norms in order to avoid getting exposed to the virus once the lockdown is lifted and we start communing in public transports like bus, autorickshaws and Metro.
Abida Khatun, Hyderabad
Request to the author
Science writers, scientists, science communicators, doctors, journalists, teachers and researchers interested in popular science writing are requested to send their articles for publication in Dream 2047 in 1500 to 2000 words in English or Hindi language. Also, send high resolution images relevant to the article that can be published. Your articles can be based on the latest research in the field of science and technology, history of science, health and medicine, agriculture, energy, water, interviews with eminent scientists and working of science laboratories. Suggestions, feedback and letters from authors and readers are welcome.
You can contact us by email: dream@vigyanprasar.gov.in
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