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`Hidden' deuterium found in Milky Way galaxy
The finding could radically alter theories about star and galaxy formation
Ecological impact of declining fish population
DRAMATIC POPULATION reductions of a single fish species in a South American river could degrade ecosystem function in an entire river system, according to an article in the journal Science. The authors, Brad W. Taylor and Robert O. Hall ...
Protein gives hope of new asthma treatment
SCIENTISTS HAVE discovered why people with asthma suffer severe attacks when they catch colds: their lungs do not produce enough of the anti-viral proteins needed to fight the infection. It is hoped that the finding will lead to a new ...
Ancient bison teeth provide window on climate, vegetation
BISON ROAMED North America from Alaska to Mexico going back 200,000 years. They were the most abundant herbivores following the last ice age until Europeans began to settle the continent. Because there were so many over such a large territory, ...
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Digital storage comes of age
Lay users are offered cool tools to securely store and transport their digital data

Agriculture

Seaweeds provide alternative income for coastal fishermen
It is an ideal vocation for womenfolk of the fishermen community
Managing paddy leaf folder
Sufficient quantities of potash have to be applied to control the pest
Cracks on mango tree
Some fluid is found oozing from the cracks on the mango tree. Will this affect the fruit bearing performance of the trees? M. Shah Jahan
Kerala You may smear 2gms of carbofuran on the cracks. Dip a sponge in a solution of 10ml ...
Crumpling of chilli leaves
Why do the leaves of my chilli plants grown in pots get crumpled up after growing to a height of nearly three feet ? Subhas Biswas
New Delhi The crumpling or curling is due to chilli leaf curl virus transmitted by thrips. If ...

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