Fading fragrance? A recent study shows a strong correlation between the lack of genetic diversity and the poor population
density of sandalwood trees in south India. Penalties and absence of uniform laws have been a deterrent to
nurturing this treasure.
Detecting corrosion Corrosion is defined as the destruction of metallic surface by unwanted electrochemical reaction. Every year millions of dollars worth metal gets corroded, causing a major problem to industry and economy.
OBIT: Edward Lorenz An accidental change in computation sent Lorenz on the path of the chaos
theory, according to which very small changes can have large
impacts.
Flood of discarded TV sets With digital broadcasts to be the order of the day in the US very soon, old analog TVs are being dumped,
creating an
environmental
problem.
A recent study shows a strong correlation between the lack of genetic diversity and the poor population density of sandalwood trees in south India. Penalties and absence of uniform laws have been a deterrent to nurturing this treasure.
Are political parties really serious about Women’s Reservation Bill? Is 33 per cent reservation realistic? Is the demand for quota within quota justified?
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