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Are Indian nuclear power plants earthquake-resistant?
Indian nuclear power plant design follows internationally accepted seismic safety criteria

Invisible nanofibres conduct electricity, repel dirt
In a new study, scientists from Ohio State University grew nanofibres of different heights and diameters, and were able to modify the fibres’ molecular structures by exposing them to different chemicals. The plastic fibres could be ...

Heavier rainfall linked to human activity

Speaking Of Science

Jokes as diagnostics: those who laugh, last
Understanding or resolving a joke is a mental exercise — an act of creativity


Agriculture

Livestock based enterprises, ideal for livelihood security
His net annual annual income is more than a lakh of rupees

Mass propagation technique for Pongamia
Pongamia pinnata is gaining lot of importance as a potential oil yielding tree.Since the oil extracted from its seed is used to extract bio-diesel, raising of extensive plantations of this species in wastelands is essential. Identifying ...


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Increasing fruiting
As you have not mentioned the age of the tree it will be better if you can consult a certified horticulturist in your area for inspecting the ...


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Is there any method to prevent fruit fall in my jackfruit tree aged about 20 years? K.V. RAMANIAH
ChennaiYou may spray about 1ml of Planofix hormone diluted in about 2 litres of water and spray all ...


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