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“GM crops are not an issue in the U.S.” “Science and religion are different ways of knowing the world” Professor Bruce Alberts, the Editor-in-Chief of the Science magazine was in Thiruvananthapuram recently to participate in a ‘retreat’ of young scientists organised by the Department of Science and Technology. G. ... 
Hunt for earth-like planets hots upThe launch of NASA’s Kepler telescope is targeted for no earlier than tomorrow (6th March), at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Kepler is a spaceborne telescope designed to search the nearby region of our galaxy for Earth-size ... Making reprogrammed skin cells safer Scientists have found a way to make an almost limitless supply of stem cells that could safely be used in patients while avoiding the ethical dilemma of destroying embryos. In a breakthrough that could have huge implications, British and ... Why Taurus XL failed On 24th, February, a Taurus XL carrying NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) failed to reach orbit. Managers want to confirm there will not be similar issues with Kepler’s Delta II. Engineers are reviewing all common ... SNAPSHOTS 
Scientists take a leaf out of a plant’s bookPlants’ ability to turn sunlight into energy through photosynthesis has been successfully mimicked by scientists at the University of Southampton to produce a new generation of solar ... 
Enormous die-off of bees happening in U.S.Entomologists are studying the reasons for an enormous bee die off happening across the U.S. If they cannot find a solution the 80 per cent of fruits and vegetables that require pollination may not make it to market. ... 
Gene responsible for teeth enamel identifiedA team of researchers led by Professor Dr Thimios Mitsiadis at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has identified a gene responsible for the formation of enamel, which is the key component of teeth. ... 
Broccoli may protect against asthmaResearchers report that a naturally occurring compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary ... 
3 galaxies involved in a game of tug-of-warThis NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows three galaxies playing a game of gravitational tug-of-war that may result in the eventual demise of one of them. The galaxies are located 100 million ligh-years ... 
Oldest isolated pulsar ever found by X-raysThe oldest isolated pulsar ever detected in X-rays has been found with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. This very old and exotic object is surprisingly active. The pulsar is about 200 million years old. ...
FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Self-help groups to the rescue of uneducated, poor farm women Many of these women even get to help their husbands financially A mechanical weeder for dry and garden land crops It is similar to a small power tiller FARM QUERY Humic acid Humic acid can be ideally used as a nutrient for crops. The cost of the acid is considerably low acompared to other inputs. A farmer, Mr. V. Veeraraghavan at Mudaiyur village in Thirukazhikundram, Tamil Nadu is using humic acid spray for ...
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