Lichens, which are the dominant vegetation on 7% of the Earth's surface, may lose the evolutionary race to climate change, scientists warn. Watch this episode of #ScientiFix with Not A Scientist for the top science stories of the week from across the globe. youtu.be/AvxuIvl0A4I

Punjab & Haryana’s 2009 policy to save water worsened air pollution, says ISRO study Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh reports for ThePrint bit.ly/3Bxn68J

Covid reinfections aren’t always mild. But don’t worry, they can boost your immunity too Paul Hunter writes bit.ly/3uXpLqZ

Two confusing stars have been discovered having helium, carbon and oxygen on its surface. The discovery and how they formed are explained in two papers. In ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Brought to you by Kia India youtu.be/XV66o6JhGLM

Genetic code inherited from Neanderthals increases severe Covid risk but protects from HIV Not A Scientist reports #ThePrintHealth bit.ly/3p86Gym

19 lakh Indian kids lost a parent or caregiver to Covid, says Lancet study of 20 countries Not A Scientist reports #ThePrintTracksCovid bit.ly/35mk0rY19 lakh

A new 'cow' event — an extremely bright x-ray supernova — has been spotted and is one of the brightest supernovae ever recorded. What are 'cows; and what drives them? In ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by Kia India youtu.be/dcceC35nT-I

Soot from research & tourist activity hastening snow melt in Antarctica, finds global study Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh reports for ThePrint bit.ly/3BMcYJ7

Accidental brain scan of a dying man reveals that the cliché might be true after all — our life flashes in front of our eyes before death. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh explains. bit.ly/3hv1nEV

Pluto could be alive with ice volcanoes unlike any seen in solar system, finds New Horizons data Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh reports #ThePrintScience bit.ly/370GK1w

DNA-based, needle-free Covid vaccine ZyCoV-D 67% effective in Phase 3 trial, Lancet study finds Not A Scientist reports bit.ly/3iVSPYE

Frequent addition of alcohol to diet as a way to gain ‘stated benefits’ of liquor might lead to addiction and increase the risk of long-term chronic health problems, says nutritionist Dr Subhasree Ray Dr. Subhasree Ray in her column for ThePrint. youtu.be/3w5_V_aEe3w

CSIR-NAL’s new solar-powered UAV can help border surveillance, improve communications Not A Scientist reports #ThePrintScience bit.ly/3LFBTlg

What biochemical changes in the brain make people who hate exercise love it, despite evidence suggesting that runner’s high and euphoria after exercise is a myth? In ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh explains new research that has answers youtu.be/tOpnOuzzRro

What causes cryovolcanoes or water-ice volcanoes in Enceladus, and why does it not occur on Europa. In ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh explains new research that aims to answer this youtu.be/2iaw3cNj5Uw

What is the farthest known star that Hubble imaged and how did it do so? In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh Sandhya Ramesh explains. youtu.be/1xbBco4QyqY

'Renewable energy to climate action — how India can achieve sustainable development in 2022' OP Agarwal OP Agarwal, CEO, and Anandi Mishra @anandi010, senior associate at World Resources Institute India, write bit.ly/3LBtQpC

An ancient people, lost to time? Mystery of giant sandstone jars found in Assam Not A Scientist reports #ThePrintScience bit.ly/3KbZSZc

China aims to build world’s highest automatic weather station on Mt Everest bit.ly/3F9dylT

The deal comes at a crucial time when the Navy does not have enough fighters to operate from two aircraft carriers. Snehesh Alex Philip Snehesh Alex Philip reports #ThePrintDefence theprint.in/defence/modi-h…