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Sep 15-30, 1997
Cover Story
Malaria, prevalent in over 100 countries, poses a risk to some 2,700 million people across the world. Poor health infrastructure and drastic ecological changes have favoured transmission of the malaria parasite, which has developed an immunity even to less widely used drugs. Though vaccines that may affect the parasite's ability to invade human and mosquito cells are being tested and developed, a 'wonder' vaccines is not enough to curd the spread of malaria. The second wave of the disease in the 1970s was distinct, a third wave may not. Unless concerted strategies in keeping with local conditions are implemented globally nature may beat technology again
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Radiation leakage from 2,000 underground, corroded drums that stored radioactive waste contaminated water in areas surrounding a nuclear plant in Japan
The historic fort in Jaisalmer has started collapsing due to excessive seepage of water
An Indian scientist was part of an expedition to explore a new world on the ocean floor
Scientists say that the world's biggest bird ever is the prehistoric Australian ostrich
The Supreme Court decision to direct state governments to arm forest guards draws flak
Construction of a new oil terminal and a pipeline to Russia might affect the Black Sea ecology
The Sikkim government has decided to scrap the Chu hydel project
Interview
A pioneer in the field of environmental history, Donald Worster of the University of Kansas in the US highlights the importance of the subject in un...
Science & Technology
Climate is getting warmer and the effects of global warming are becoming increasingly noticeable in the flora and fauna in the UK
A US scientist says that the Aswan dam would lead to an ice age in the Northern hemisphere
Noise generated by tourist boats might result in loss of hearing in whales
A soup of chemicals found in modern offices may be harmful to the occupants' health
Poor food intake by pregnant women can damage the immune system of the child
Monkeypox, a disease similar to smallpox, may be spreading among humans
High levels of an amino acid in the blood could be responsible for heart disease
Scientists could soon develop a drug that would help repair brain disorders
Strong drugs may effectively help suppress rheumatoid arthritis
Japan's earthquake-prediction programme may soon be closed down
Volcanic eruptions in Hawaii provide ground for new life
Magnetic clouds that burst out from the Sun may damage satellites
Visible light can be used for the imaging of the human body
If neutrinos have mass, one of the biggest mysteries of cosmology may be solved
Gamma-ray bursts occur daily and are million times brighter than the galaxy
A new range of optical switches would enhance the speed of data transmission
Cars that use liquid nitrogen as fuel may help reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Solid wastes could soon be used for laying roads
Floating devices would save helicopters from capsizing
An oil extract from old tyres could be used to make chewing gum mouthwash and soap
Analysis
The government is yet to decide what stand to take on the international trade in recyclable waste as banning it completely will hit industry hard
Special Report
Tobacco companies will foot the medical bills of smokers who have cancer under an agreement with the US state of Florida. This spells bad times for the tobacco industry as the Clinton administration wants more in a national agreement
Issues pertaining to science and the environment took a backseat during the recently-concluded special session of the Indian Parliament
A us withdrawal of patent on the use of turmeric as a wound-healing agent would do little to solve the greater problem of protecting traditional systems of knowledge
The Fortnight
Researchers now say that cannibalism is not a myth but was practised since the early days of human evolution
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Their close association with food and its production notwithstanding, women are increasingly falling victims to hunger
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