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Growing limbal stem cells without using human scaffold
Stem cells may get infected or contract some unknown diseases if amniotic membrane is used

Immunity restored but residual injury persists

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Long beak helps a toucan keep it cool
The toucan’s oversize bill is a source of amusement for many, but for scientists it’s more a source of amazement, and mystery. Why should the bird have a beak that accounts for 40 percent or more of the total surface area of ...

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SNAPSHOTS
Yet another cell type contributes to vision
At least 3 types of cells in the retina allow us to see images or distinguish night from day. Now, yet another type of cell that can sense light and contribute to vision has been found in fish. ...

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Animal life first began in lakes, not oceans
A study of ancient rock samples in South China has found that the first animal fossils in the palaeontological record are preserved in ancient lake deposits, not marine sediments as commonly ...

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Why some children are more malaria prone
The mystery of why some children are more susceptible to malaria and anaemia has been solved. Some kids who are exposed to Plasmodium falciparum malaria before birth become tolerant to the malaria parasites. ...

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Milky Way-like galaxy with massive black hole
This Spitzer Space Telescope image shows a galaxy, called NGC 1097, located 50 million light-years away. It is spiral-shaped like our Milky Way, with long, spindly arms of stars. The ‘eye’ at the centre is a monstrous black hole. ...

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A car whose battery is recharged by braking
This car uses a lithium-ion battery pack that is placed under the vehicle floor. The braking system recharges the battery while the car is driving, extending the driving range to 160 kilometres under charge with zero ...

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Smaller plants score higher in survival game
Smaller plants are more effective than large trees at utilizing available resources. They also produce seeds at a much younger age and higher rate, establishing more quickly — competing with the seedlings of larger ...

Speaking Of Science

SPEAKING OF SCIENCE
The smelliest spice in the world
One of the more expressive sayings in Tamil is the phrase “Perungaayam vaitha paandam”, or the box that once had the spice asafoetida in it. The spice is gone but just the smell lingers. This pithy phrase, which describes what ...

Agriculture

FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
An excellent method to ward off wild animals from crops
The eggs’ pungent odour repels herbivorous animals from entering the field

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Rs. 300 crore scheme to rear male buffaloes
The scheme will boost meat export

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FARM QUERIES
Water scarcity
I have about three acres of land near Ramnad, Tamil Nadu and plan to grow some crops and fishes in them. As water is scarce can you guide me as to whom I can contact for guidelines? Mustaq Ahmed ...

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FARM QUERIES
Treadle pumps
You can contact International Development Enterprises India (IDEI), C5/43, Safdurjang Development Area 1st and 2nd floor, New Delhi 110016, e-mail mailbox@ide-india.org, Phone: ...

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