Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar

Contributing Correspondent focusing on global equity in science and education initiatives.

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Sep 5, 2024 • 34min

Linking long lives with smart brains, and India’s science education is leaning into its history and traditions—but at what cost?

Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, a Contributing Correspondent focusing on global equity in education, discusses India's initiative to enhance education around its rich scientific history while addressing misinformation concerns. The conversation explores the challenges and successes of integrating traditional knowledge into modern curricula. Additionally, research on mountain chickadees reveals how impressive memory skills contribute to their survival during winter, showcasing an intricate link between cognition and longevity.