How Dead Plankton Made the Gulf So Rich
Continuing the journey into the mysterious Earth For children and curious minds of all ages Yogendra Deva The television was unusually energetic. Three experts were speaking at once, none listening to the other, while a narrow blue strip labelled Strait of Hormuz flashed as if it were personally responsible for the situation. “…a critical chokepoint!” one declared. “Global oil supply at risk!” insisted another. Aaba leaned forward, trying to understand how all three could be right at the same time. “Aaba,” a voice said from behind Aaba, “why is Hormuz so important? Everyone seems very… excited about it.” Aaba turned around rather abruptly, nearly upsetting the teaspoon in my hand. Mihir stood there, looking entirely innocent. “Ah,” Aaba said, recovering his balance, “you appear to have walked in looking for some peace… and landed in a global crisis.” He nodded solemnly. “I came in to escape homework. This looks worse.” “An unfortunate choice of timing,” Aaba said. “Television sp...