Scrambling the genes Call it a tool that reduces breeding time or one that produces desired traits, radiation breeding has
produced thousands of useful
mutants and a sizable fraction
of the world's crops.
Stealing the roar of the jet V Bhujanga Rao looks at
future aircraft design that
promises to cut down on noise levels.
MATH AWARD
When deviations can tell a lot! Prof Srinivasa Varadhan helped
develop a unified theory that allows one to calculate the probabilities of unlikely events occurring. This
can help insurance companies,
telephone networks and many
others. M S S Murthy explains
the work of this years
Abel Prize winner.
ENVIORNMENT
Flawless creations, A film by Krupakar and Senani on the dholes
has won the best film award at an international film festival. As important, it sheds invaluable
light on the ways of the elusive wild dog.
Windmills in the sky... One percent of wind energy at
high altitudes can meet all the
energy demands of the planet.
S Ananthanaryanan talks about a project that plans to harness wind power in the tropopause.
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. In October, the credibility of JD(S) will be put to test when it has to hand over power to BJP. Will the JD(S) do so? If yes, will B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister?
Deccan Herald invited readers to send in their predictions. Many argued that JD(S) would hand over the baton to BJP, but it would still be advantageous to JD(S) in the new dispensation.
Others were sure that BJP won’t gain power but will win public sympathy.
