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plasma TV, LCD TV & led TV - where lies the difference?

plasma TV, LCD TV & led TV - where lies the difference?

Common question that arises when a buyer thinks of upgrading their old CRT television set to a new one. More often than not, depending on which stores you visit you get alternating views about which one is better based on the salesmen’s preference and understanding. In many cases one often hears the exact opposite view from store to store.

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 16:59 )

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Biomolecular computers can now ‘think logically’

Biomolecular computers can now ‘think logically’

Researchers have devised an advanced programme for biomolecular computers that enables them to ‘think’ logically. Research students Tom Ran and Shai Kaplan, students of Ehud Shapiro at Weizmann Institute’s biological chemistry lab have found a way to make these devices ‘user friendly,’ even while performing complex computations and answering complicated queries. The team introduced the first autonomous programmable DNA computing device in 2001.

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 16:11 )

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Chandigarh to introduce e-stamping of documents

The Chandigargh administration on October 14 announced that it will introduce e-stamping of the documents in the union territory. “Chandigarh will soon adopt this practice under India Stamp Act and send the draft notification to the union ministry of home affairs,” a government spokesperson said. “This system will have round the clock availability, save cost and will be user-friendly. It is more transparent and assures privacy of the client information,” the spokesperson added.

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Researchers identify gene that causes severe anaemia

Researchers identify gene that causes severe anaemia

Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to a severe form of anaemia which may improve our understanding of iron metabolism, says a new study. A new variant of the gene TMPRSS6 was identified by studying the genome of 4,800 healthy individuals from Australia and the Netherlands. “An iron imbalance can lead to a range of diseases - an overload can cause haemochromatosis which may cause liver failure; a deficiency may result in anaemia,” said Beben Benyamin, researchers at the Queensland ...

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 15:23 )

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India to coordinate climate research

India to coordinate climate research

The National Council on Climate Change met here Tuesday to discuss the setting up of a network of institutions for mutual exchange of knowledge on climate change. The Prime Minister chaired the meeting meant to give shape to the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC). Manmohan Singh underlined the importance of developing indigenous skills, knowledge and capacities in the science of climate change, a government spokesman said.

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 15:19 )

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Greenpeace spreading misinformation on Bt brinjal

Greenpeace spreading misinformation on Bt brinjal

Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh Wednesday slammed Greenpeace, a voluntary organisation, for spreading “wrong information” about the commercialisation of genetically modified Bt brinjal. Opposing the introduction of Bt brinjal in India, Greenpeace has said India is the centre of origin and diversity of brinjal and if Bt brinjal is approved, this would be the first time in the world that a genetically modified crop is allowed in its centre of origin/diversity, risking b...

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India’s top space scientist heads world astronautics body

India’s top space scientist heads world astronautics body

India’s top space scientist G. Madhavan Nair has been elected president of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) at its general assembly in South Korea, the Indian space agency said Monday. Nair, chairman of the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been vice-president of the IAA for four years prior to taking over the prestigious post Sunday at Daejeon in South Korea.

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Marine microbes creating green waves in industry

Marine microbes creating green waves in industry

Novel marine microbes could open the way to more efficient and greener ways to manufacture new drugs for epilepsy, diabetes, flu and other viruses. Micro-organisms account for more than 95 percent of ocean biomass but relatively little is known about them and their potential applications.

Last Updated ( Friday, 18 September 2009 12:21 )

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DNA collection from dirty samples now possible

Extracting DNA from very small or heavily contaminated samples won’t be a difficult task any more, according to the latest research. Canadian researchers at the University of British Columbia say they have developed a new technique to extract DNA and RNA (ribonucleic acid) from even small or heavily contaminated samples to help forensic investigators and molecular biologists. RNA is similar to DNA barring a few structural differences.

Last Updated ( Friday, 18 September 2009 12:20 )

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