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HIV: is early start of ART prudent? It is mostly the sick people who are motivated to seek treatment 
Finland takes to VVER reactorsFinland, the only European country, currently constructing a 1,600 MWe nuclear power reactor started its tryst with nuclear energy by adopting the Russian VVER technology. Water-cooled, water-moderated reactors (VVERs) underwent ... SNAPSHOTS Increasing atmospheric CO{-2} acidifiying oceans The ocean is growing more acidic, faster than previously thought. In addition, scientists have found that the increasing acidity correlates with increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide. ... 
Effect of nitric oxide on brain’s computing skillResearchers have shown that nitric oxide can change the computational ability of the brain. This finding has implications for the treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and our understanding of brain function. ... Martian atmosphere is stripped by solar wind New evidence has been found that the atmosphere of Mars is being stripped away by solar wind. It is a ripping process in which chunks of Martian air detach themselves from the planet and tumble into deep space. ... 
New type of membrane separates oil and waterA new type of membrane that separates oil from water works by attracting water while beading oil. These traits are usually mutually exclusive. The membrane may find environmental and industrial ... 
Using zinc oxide wires to produce electricityA new type of power generator produces AC current by cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires. GeorgiaTech has used piezoelectric properties of zinc oxide structures to harvest energy from the ... 
How marine animals locate their birthplaceAt the beginning of their lives, salmon and sea turtles may read the magnetic field of their home area and ‘imprint’ on it. This helps them to return to the same place when they are fully grown to ...
Taking on terrorism with state-of-the-art technology It may be possible to stay one jump ahead in the deadly game
FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Scope for converting human waste into useful crop manure The government can save about Rs.800 crore a year in its budget FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Management of bacterial wilt in tomato Diseases are a major hurdle in tomato cultivation, both under controlled and field conditions. Among them bacterial wilt is most devastating on tomato causing yield losses up to 90 per cent. The disease is also known as southern ...
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