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**Author:** [@surendra](https://metastudio.org/u/surendra)\ **Replies:** 0
Welcome to the projects section! Here we will periodically publish STEM Research projects (experiments, citizen science projects, data collection, analysis, investigations …) and Build Your Laboratory ( tinkering, fabri… --- ## [🌱 Unpacking the Hidden Story of a Pollen Grain](https://metastudio.org/t/unpacking-the-hidden-story-of-a-pollen-grain/17266)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/unpacking-the-hidden-story-of-a-pollen-grain/17266 "2026-08-26T17:01:44Z")
:seedling: CUBE CHATSHAALA — 26 AUGUST 2026 :microscope: From an Instagram Post to the Hidden Journey of a Pollen Grain :teacher: WHITEBOARD SUMMARY :speech\_balloon: HOW DID TODAY’S DISCUSSION BEGIN? Today’s CUBE Chatsha… --- ## [🌾 Beyond Genetics: Farmers Know More Than We Often Assume](https://metastudio.org/t/beyond-genetics-farmers-know-more-than-we-often-assume/17018)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/beyond-genetics-farmers-know-more-than-we-often-assume/17018 "2026-07-07T21:03:28Z")
:seedling::books: 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 07/07/2026 :potato: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 :sparkles: “Science explains the mechanism, but experience perfects the practice.” :microscope:… --- ## [From confusion to clarity : A Journey through scientific instruments and the science of light✨](https://metastudio.org/t/from-confusion-to-clarity-a-journey-through-scientific-instruments-and-the-science-of-light/16996)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/from-confusion-to-clarity-a-journey-through-scientific-instruments-and-the-science-of-light/16996 "2026-07-03T08:49:43Z")
:books: CUBE Chatshaala Summary (02 July 2026) :rainbow: Today’s Learning Journey: From University Subjects to the Science of Light and Colours :sparkles: “Science is not about memorizing facts; it is about understandi… --- ## [From Nail Growth to Neural Connections – A Journey of Observation, Measurement, and Scientific Thinking🌸](https://metastudio.org/t/from-nail-growth-to-neural-connections-a-journey-of-observation-measurement-and-scientific-thinking/16922)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/from-nail-growth-to-neural-connections-a-journey-of-observation-measurement-and-scientific-thinking/16922 "2026-06-12T20:58:18Z")
:brain::microscope: "CUBE Chatshaala Learning Reflection’’ :seedling: From Nail Growth Observation to Understanding Memory, Neurons, and Scientific Thinking :date: Date: 09 June 2026 :sparkles: “Learning begins with ob… --- ## [Understanding Vectors, Diseases, and Blood Cells 🔬](https://metastudio.org/t/understanding-vectors-diseases-and-blood-cells/16921)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/understanding-vectors-diseases-and-blood-cells/16921 "2026-06-12T20:58:05Z")
CHATSHAALA SUMMARY :glowing\_star: :mosquito::microscope: FROM TINY VECTORS TO MAJOR DISEASES: EXPLORING THE HIDDEN WORLD OF VECTOR BIOLOGY :microscope::drop\_of\_blood: :date: Date: 12 June 2026 Today’s Chatshaala session … --- ## [🗳️✨ Ballot Mark Through Real Science](https://metastudio.org/t/ballot-mark-through-real-science/16263)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/ballot-mark-through-real-science/16263 "2026-06-10T12:57:32Z")
:ballot\_box\_with\_ballot::sparkles: Ballot Mark Through Real Science Summary of Cube Chatshaala (09/04/2026) ###Today’s CUBE Chatshaala session began with a simple but thought-provoking scientific question: Can the inde… --- ## [Exploring Rhizobium, Bacterial Isolation, Streaking Technique, and Home-Based Microbiology Experiments](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-rhizobium-bacterial-isolation-streaking-technique-and-home-based-microbiology-experiments/16902)
**Author:** [@manali](https://metastudio.org/u/manali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-rhizobium-bacterial-isolation-streaking-technique-and-home-based-microbiology-experiments/16902 "2026-06-08T02:19:25Z")
:fleur\_de\_lis:ChatShaala Summary – 5 June 2026​:fleur\_de\_lis: :seedling:Exploring Rhizobium, Bacterial Isolation, Streaking Technique​:petri\_dish:, and Home-Based Microbiology Experiments​:scientist: The ChatShaala ses… --- ## [Bacterial Colony Formation from Milk on Potato-Based Growth Medium](https://metastudio.org/t/bacterial-colony-formation-from-milk-on-potato-based-growth-medium/16901)
**Author:** [@manali](https://metastudio.org/u/manali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/bacterial-colony-formation-from-milk-on-potato-based-growth-medium/16901 "2026-06-08T02:18:52Z")
ChatShaala Summary – 06/06/2026 During this ChatShaala session, I discussed and planned a new home lab experiment to observe and isolate bacteria present in milk using potato slices as a simple growth medium. The experi… --- ## [ChatShaala Discussion on Medicinal Plants, Plant Biological Rhythms, Scientific Research Reading, and Fruit Fly 🪰Observations](https://metastudio.org/t/chatshaala-discussion-on-medicinal-plants-plant-biological-rhythms-scientific-research-reading-and-fruit-fly-observations/16880)
**Author:** [@manali](https://metastudio.org/u/manali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/chatshaala-discussion-on-medicinal-plants-plant-biological-rhythms-scientific-research-reading-and-fruit-fly-observations/16880 "2026-06-03T05:52:38Z")
Detailed Summary of ChatShaala Discussion Date:-2/06/2026 The ChatShaala discussion included an informative exchange on Bhui Amla (Phyllanthus niruri), a small herbaceous plant commonly found during the rainy season… --- ## [⏳ Living by Time: Understanding Biological Rhythms in Nature](https://metastudio.org/t/living-by-time-understanding-biological-rhythms-in-nature/16879)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/living-by-time-understanding-biological-rhythms-in-nature/16879 "2026-06-02T13:35:59Z")
:herb::cat\_face: From a Curious Cat to Nature’s Hidden Biological Clocks :alarm\_clock::sparkles: CUBE Chatshaala Discussion Summary :date: Date: 01 June 2026 :round\_pushpin: Location: Khopoli :woman\_scientist: Observer… --- ## [🌱 One Plant, Endless Scientific Learning](https://metastudio.org/t/one-plant-endless-scientific-learning/16830)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/one-plant-endless-scientific-learning/16830 "2026-05-26T17:06:25Z")
CUBE Chatshaala Summary (26/5/26) :dna: How a Simple Root Helped Us Understand Cancer, Cell Division, Mutualism & Practical Biology :dna: :glowing\_star: INTRODUCTION — SCIENCE BEYOND TEXTBOOKS :glowing\_star: Today’s c… --- ## [From Cardamine to Curiosity: Exploring Hidden Wonders of Biology 🔬](https://metastudio.org/t/from-cardamine-to-curiosity-exploring-hidden-wonders-of-biology/16824)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/from-cardamine-to-curiosity-exploring-hidden-wonders-of-biology/16824 "2026-05-20T06:58:05Z")
:seedling: CUBE Chatshala Summary :herb: From Cardamine to Leguminous Plants & New Scientific Learnings ⸻ :date: 2180th Day of CUBE Chatshala On 19 May 2026, we discussed that CUBE Chatshala completed its 2180th day… --- ## [🦋 From One Tiny Wing to Endless Scientific Wonders ](https://metastudio.org/t/from-one-tiny-wing-to-endless-scientific-wonders/16821)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/from-one-tiny-wing-to-endless-scientific-wonders/16821 "2026-05-18T03:48:02Z")
CUBE Chatshaala Whiteboard Summary (17/05/26) :sheaf\_of\_rice: A Small Observation That Turned Into Big Scientific Learning This scientific journey began when wheat grains were kept on the terrace in sunlight for drying.… --- ## [Learning Through Observation: Measuring Nail Growth with Precision](https://metastudio.org/t/learning-through-observation-measuring-nail-growth-with-precision/16406)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/learning-through-observation-measuring-nail-growth-with-precision/16406 "2026-04-20T10:07:17Z")
CUBE Chatshaala summary Date: 19 April 2026 :magnifying\_glass\_tilted\_left: Introduction In this experiment, we observed nail growth using graph paper :bar\_chart:. The finger (of @Sailekshmi mam ) was aligned with vert… --- ## [“Small Nail, Big Science: Unlocking Hidden Knowledge from Tiny Growth Marks”](https://metastudio.org/t/small-nail-big-science-unlocking-hidden-knowledge-from-tiny-growth-marks/16408)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/small-nail-big-science-unlocking-hidden-knowledge-from-tiny-growth-marks/16408 "2026-04-20T10:07:47Z")
:microscope: CUBE Chatshaala Summary – 18/04/26 --- ## [\*\*“Tiny Nail, Tremendous Science: Discovering Big Ideas from Small Growth Lines\*\*](https://metastudio.org/t/tiny-nail-tremendous-science-discovering-big-ideas-from-small-growth-lines/16407)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/tiny-nail-tremendous-science-discovering-big-ideas-from-small-growth-lines/16407 "2026-04-20T10:07:35Z")
:microscope: CUBE Chatshaala Summary – 18/04/2026 Today’s CUBE Chatshala session focused on a collaborative citizen-science activity to study human nail growth. In this investigation, voting ink marks were used as a saf… --- ## [“From Tiny Wings to Giant Discoveries: The Fruit Fly"](https://metastudio.org/t/from-tiny-wings-to-giant-discoveries-the-fruit-fly/16373)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/from-tiny-wings-to-giant-discoveries-the-fruit-fly/16373 "2026-04-17T13:06:50Z")
CUBE Chatshaala Discussion summary (16/4/26 ) The main model organism discussed was the fruit fly, scientifically known as Drosophila melanogaster which is one of the most important organisms in genetics. … --- ## [Solubility of Glucose,Sucrose, and Starch in Waterī](https://metastudio.org/t/solubility-of-glucose-sucrose-and-starch-in-wateri/16208)
**Author:** [@Niharika\_00](https://metastudio.org/u/Niharika_00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/solubility-of-glucose-sucrose-and-starch-in-wateri/16208 "2026-04-07T11:04:35Z")
InShot\_20260405\_123830381|664x499 :microscope: \*Experiment: Solubility of Glucose, Sucrose and Starch in Water Observed by: Niharika Baghari Date: 5/04/26 Time: 11:10 am Location: Chalkana, Bageshwar (Uttarakhan… --- ## [Creating a pedal vehicle](https://metastudio.org/t/creating-a-pedal-vehicle/2190)
**Author:** [@vvcstemplay](https://metastudio.org/u/vvcstemplay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/creating-a-pedal-vehicle/2190 "2026-01-08T07:48:02Z")
Multi pedal vehicles This thread discussed the reasoning behind the choice of a multi pedal vehicle. The following thread explores the construction of such a device. An important physical reality to be kept in mind is… --- ## [Celebration of achievement by CUBist: identifying the Moina](https://metastudio.org/t/celebration-of-achievement-by-cubist-identifying-the-moina/15436)
**Author:** [@Enas\_188](https://metastudio.org/u/Enas_188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/celebration-of-achievement-by-cubist-identifying-the-moina/15436 "2024-10-19T02:28:05Z")
We started the discussion with Moina and Chlorohydra, which were sent by Sakshi from Mumbai to Kiran in Uttarakhand. Sakshi sent two Falcon tubes, each containing approximately 100 Moina, and two more Falcon tubes, each … --- ## [Celebration of Achievement by CUBists: Identifying Moina](https://metastudio.org/t/celebration-of-achievement-by-cubists-identifying-moina/15435)
**Author:** [@Enas\_188](https://metastudio.org/u/Enas_188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/celebration-of-achievement-by-cubists-identifying-moina/15435 "2024-10-19T02:27:57Z")
We started the discussion with Moina and Chlorohydra, which were sent by Sakshi from Mumbai to Kiran in Uttarakhand. Sakshi sent two Falcon tubes, each containing approximately 100 Moina, and two more Falcon tubes, each … --- ## [2024 Nobel Prize: microRNA and post-transcriptional Gene Regulation.](https://metastudio.org/t/2024-nobel-prize-microrna-and-post-transcriptional-gene-regulation/15422)
**Author:** [@Enas\_188](https://metastudio.org/u/Enas_188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/2024-nobel-prize-microrna-and-post-transcriptional-gene-regulation/15422 "2024-10-10T07:52:24Z")
On October 7, 2024, two US scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation in Caenorh… --- ## [What happens to cellulose in our body?](https://metastudio.org/t/what-happens-to-cellulose-in-our-body/15407)
**Author:** [@Enas\_188](https://metastudio.org/u/Enas_188)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/what-happens-to-cellulose-in-our-body/15407 "2024-09-30T22:12:04Z")
Slugs and snails are both mollusks, but while snails have an external shell for protection and moisture retention, slugs lack such a prominent shell. Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel is renowned for his work on the molecul… --- ## [CUBE National meet 23/07/2023 Zebra fish presentation](https://metastudio.org/t/cube-national-meet-23-07-2023-zebra-fish-presentation/14580)
**Author:** [@Lahari](https://metastudio.org/u/Lahari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/cube-national-meet-23-07-2023-zebra-fish-presentation/14580 "2023-07-28T14:02:58Z")
★CUBE NATIONAL MEET 2023 ZEBRA FISH MODEL PRESENTATION★ Both Online&Offline presentation :+1: COLLABORATORS:- ★S.LAHARI ★THEERTHA ★RAHUL ★DHANRAJ ★SWAHA ★SONAL ★SHRUDHIGA Very enthusiastic meeting with all coll… --- ## [🤔Why Zebra fish model organism for studies 🐠](https://metastudio.org/t/why-zebra-fish-model-organism-for-studies/14361)
**Author:** [@Lahari](https://metastudio.org/u/Lahari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/why-zebra-fish-model-organism-for-studies/14361 "2023-07-22T09:10:34Z")
@Lahari ;Although humans may appear to be extremely different than zebrafish, we are actually much more similar to them than you might think. In fact, 70% of human genes are found in zebrafish. @ lahari and Nandhini we … --- ## [Observing growth and developmental stages of zebra fishes](https://metastudio.org/t/observing-growth-and-developmental-stages-of-zebra-fishes/14547)
**Author:** [@Lahari](https://metastudio.org/u/Lahari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/observing-growth-and-developmental-stages-of-zebra-fishes/14547 "2023-07-17T15:11:53Z")
:tropical\_fish::face\_with\_monocle:WHY ONLY ZEBRAFISHES ARE BEST FOR RESEARCH PURPOSE TO TREAT DISEASES SUFFERED BY HUMANS???::thinking: ★Humans and zebrafish share 70 percent of the same genes and ★84 percent of human g… --- ## [Fruit Fly: Cube Home Lab Model Organism](https://metastudio.org/t/fruit-fly-cube-home-lab-model-organism/3865)
**Author:** [@KiranKalakotiR](https://metastudio.org/u/KiranKalakotiR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/fruit-fly-cube-home-lab-model-organism/3865 "2023-01-03T18:28:25Z")
Fruit Flies as the name indicates fruit & flies, they are like a little flies(Even though it’s a small fly but it has won six Nobel prizes & has been considered as a model organism) which loves fruity smell and it will a… --- ## [Mapping trees at Open Street Map](https://metastudio.org/t/mapping-trees-at-open-street-map/318)
**Author:** [@GN](https://metastudio.org/u/GN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 4:57am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/mapping-trees-at-open-street-map/318 "2022-11-05T04:57:37Z")
Mapping Trees! When we think of a map, we think of only roads. But the best landmarks on our planet are the trees. If you map the trees that are near your village, school, college, or the workplace, you would also be m… --- ## [Making a reliable ceiling fan regulator](https://metastudio.org/t/making-a-reliable-ceiling-fan-regulator/12755)
**Author:** [@jtd](https://metastudio.org/u/jtd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/making-a-reliable-ceiling-fan-regulator/12755 "2021-10-21T05:03:11Z")
Commercial ceiling fan regulators have been extremely unreliable. While the older ones used triacs, the newer ones merely use a combo of capacitors to divide the voltage being supplied to the motor. If the capacitors are… [Next page](https://metastudio.org/c/projects/17.md?page=1)