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NOBEL PRIZE - MEDICINE
From embryonic stem cells to ‘designer mice’
Almost every aspect of mammalian physiology can be studied by gene targeting which has led to an explosion of research activities
Speaking Of Science


NOBEL PRIZE - PHYSICS
Making high-capacity computer memories a reality
The discovery of the GMR effect is an example of how fundamental science and new technology intertwine and reinforce each other



NOBEL PRIZE - CHEMISTRY
Laying the foundations for an entire field of study
Surface chemistry helps us to understand such varied processes as why iron rusts, how fuel cells function and how catalysts in cars work


Agriculture


FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
Intercropping of medicinal plants and trees in coconut gardens
It offers a good scope for increasing nut production and income

Device for removing pulse beetle eggs
TNAU has obtained the patent


FARM QUERIES
Hybrid coconut
I have planted about 50 hybrid coconut trees in my farm in Tirunelveli. How early will hybrid coconut start yielding and what will be the yield? S. Jacob Chandran Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu ...


FARM QUERIES
High yielding cardamom
You may contact the Director, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Peruvannamuzhi post, Perambra, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673528, Ph: 0496-2249371, email: kvk@iisr.org for ...


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