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Scientists Identify Cause of Widespread Eye Disease
As per latest findings, the most probable cause of widespread eye disease Branch retinal vein occlusion (blockage of the blood vessels that channel blood from the retina) has been identified. Scientists have shown that it is highly probable that thickening ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
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Studying Bats to get clues to immunity, longevity in man
A team of researchers at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) conducted an extensive research into bats and bat borne viruses, and their potential effects on the human population. Their study provides an insight into the evolution of the bat’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
West Antarctic Ice Sheet warming rapidly
As per a new study, the western part of Antarctica is experiencing nearly twice as much warming as previously thought. The temperature record from Byrd Station, a scientific outpost in the center of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), recorded ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
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NASA to transform asteroid into space station
For the first time in history of space endeavors, a celestial object would be moved by humans. NASA scientists are planning to capture a 500,000 kg asteroid, relocate it and turn it into a space station for astronauts to refuel ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Iran halts internet virus
Iran has said that it has neutralized an internet virus which attacked computers at industrial sites in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. In past too, Iran has faced attacks targeting the country’s nuclear facilities and industrial sites. In 2010, Iran’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA denies asteroid impact with Earth in 2040
The asteroid, 2011 AG5, which was previously thought to collide with the Earth in 2040 and had a collision chance of 1 in 500, will pass by earth harmlessly. As per NASA, the asteroid shouldn’t get any closer than 890,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian American lasik pioneer to be honored with America’s top inventor award
Indian American Rangaswamy Srinivasan, has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Why this award? Why this laser is unique? About National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
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500-year-old gunpowder sacks discovered
Around 500 year old Gunpowder bags, dated back to around 1550, were found near the Jain temple in the Sonar fort of Jaisalmer, made famous by Satyajit Ray’s film ‘Sonar Kella’. These explosives were used in cannons. What is Gunpowder? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
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Scientists discover new “mosasaur” species of aquatic lizard
Scientists have discovered a new Mosasaur species of aquatic lizard which is 84 million-year old, 20 feet long. These were the biggest and most dangerous predators in European rivers.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
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India test-fires Astra missile successfully
India once again successfully test-fired indigenously developed Beyond Virtual Range (BVR) "Astra" missile. Test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, 15 km from Balasore in Odisha. Astra Missile: Surface to Surface BVR Single stage solid fuelled Payload capacity of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs