Science and Technology - Briefs

CHEMISTRY Nano guard

Science and Technology - Briefs

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Making waves

Earthwitness

>>Earthwitness, directed by Akanksha Joshi, Produced by PSBT

Earthwitness

>>Earthwitness, directed by Akansha Joshi, Produced by PSBT

Science and Technology - Briefs

Chemistry From nature’s basket

Winds not favourable

OVER the years, wind turbines have been favoured as one of the most promising renewable sources of energy. But it may come at a cost. This pollution-free and environment-friendly source of energy can cause an increase in local temperatures.

The cold rush

Desolate, cold, inhospitable, relegated to the backyards of exploration and knowledge. Antarctica did not emerge from this unfortunate fate till less than 100 years ago, before which, whalers and seafarers were its only visitors. Cartographers barely acknowledged its presence (or chose to ignore it altogether). And the first explorations, which began in early 20th century, remained restricted to the enormous continent's fringes.

Back To Beginning

After 20 years If the bombs didn't kill, the land will. Afghanistan's natural resources are all but dead

Climate has its say

THE Himalaya bordering the north and the Western Ghats in the south of India form biodiversity hotspots. Given this evidence one can assume that areas with greater variety in landscape are home to a greater number of species.

News 360 - Brief

nsg India gets into nuclear family On September 6, the 45-member nuclear suppliers group (nsg) lifted its 16-year-old embargo on nuclear commerce with India. The tough negotiations in Vienna went down to the wire after China, which had sounded positive in the run-up to the nsg meeting took a different line. Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Ireland also acted tough. But a consensus emerged after three