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When rewards prove counterproductive
A researcher measuring the value of science in terms of dollars might be more tempted to fabricate data for publication in a journal
Avian flu: lessons from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic

J.C. Peltier: discoverer of the Peltier effect
  • Chemical effects are obtained from a dry pile if the surface area of the plates is large enough
  • In a series of thermocouple circuits, alternate junctions are cooled and heated
    Speaking Of Science

    `We borrow the earth from our children'
    Protection of the biosphere and biodiversity is relevant to all of humankind

    Agriculture

    FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
    Patchouli: a suitable aromatic herb for intercropping
    About four tonnes of dry leaves can be obtained in one harvest
    Pathimukam: dye yielding plantation tree
    It is also used as a fence crop
    FARM QUERIES
    Coconut shell buttons
    You may contact Mr. T. Mathew Thomas, Chief Coconut Development Officer, Coconut Development Board, Cochin 682011, phone: 0484-2375999, email: tmmannil@rediffmail.comn on machinery to make buttons ...
    FARM QUERIES
    Increasing fruit production
    Once fruits are harvested, it is desirable to trim the trees. Organic manuring enhances productivity. No fruit may be retained in the trees once harvesting season is over. Readers are invited to send their queries with full postal address to ...

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