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China quake: topography can reveal tectonic activity PFBR: main vessel to be installed soon The main vessel of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor that is being constructed at Kalpakkam will be installed anytime during the second half of September, according to Dr. Baldev Raj, Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic ... Scientists to explore Russia’s Lake Baikal Russian scientists recently outlined plans for a submarine expedition this month that will for the first time probe the depths of Lake Baikal, a unique ecosystem and the deepest lake in the world. The expedition is being organised by Artur ... Educating more students, the modern way Videoconferencing increases the number of students who can be educated World’s first bird discovered A group of scientists, including one of Indian ethnic origin, have discovered the ‘world’s first bird’ that lived 235 million years ago. In the landmark study, published by the Paleontological Association, experts ... 
Dye coating harvests more sunlightA simple sheet of glass coated with dye could be enough to cut the costs of solar power. That’s the claim from researchers who have created a ‘solar concentrator’ that harvests photons and funnels them into photovoltaic devices. ... 
Eye movement controls digital music playerA researcher for Japanese mobile communication giant NTT docomo, wears electro-oculogram (EOG) sensors during a demonstration of the advanced technology in Tokyo. By moving his eyes, he is able to control a digital music player . ... 
500-metre diameter synchrotron of JAEAThe world’s largest scale synchrotron is at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency Tokai Research and Development Center. It produces neutrons and neutrinos to be used for research materials and life science. ... 
Videogames are now more sophisticatedVideogames are getting smarter and more sophisticated. Now virtual enemies improvise during battles, storylines shift based on moral choices and in-game characters send players text messages for ... 
Icebergs scouring Antarctic seabedCushion stars are seen in the shallows of South Cove, Antarctica. Shrinking sea ice is increasing the rate at which icebergs scour the Antarctic seabed. These scours crush animals and plants living up to 500 metres below the surface. ... Extraordinary finding of fossilised animals Fossilized jaw of a crocodile is displayed at the Smithsonian Research Institute in Panama City. More than 500 fossils of various animals that lived before a land bridge linked North and South America were uncovered recently. ... 
Preserving mangroves for fisheries’ healthA new study on the Gulf of California concludes that coastal mangroves are essential for the survival of juvenile aquatic organisms. The health of fisheries and the economic well-being of fishermen depend on this. ...
FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Earthen pot offers a bounty of benefits for Kanyakumari ryots The timing is very important for spraying this formulation Managing root wilt in betelvine Train speed Why are we unable to guess the speed of a train when we stand on the track facing the oncoming train? SURESH MOHANMadurai, Tamil Nadu When we see a moving train side ways, we guess its speed by the swiftness with ... This week’s questions What is the quantum of energy liberated during lightning? Can it be tapped and stored?Deevi Prakash, HyderabadIf we send an SMS and the receiver’s mobile is switched off, what happens to that SMS. Where does it go? ... Date palm I am interested in growing date palms in my farm. Where can I get information on date palm cultivation? S.K. Raghavan Erode, Tamil NaduDate palm cultivation is not recommended for South India. In South India ... |
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