Riding an asteroid: China's next goal in space
After sending a probe to Mars in 2020, China plans to explore three asteroids and land on one of them to conduct scientific research, according to a Chinese asteroid research expert. The "China's Space
Scientific And Technical Development
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The lotus effect
Water doesn't stick to lotus leaves. Nature has given the plant a self cleaning mechanism. Crack the science of it, and you have the formula for successful industrial products
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Weather on order
A new technology could render weather forecasts redundant
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New Genesis
The mapping of human genes opens up new frontiers and also gives rise to fresh fears
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Strange cousins
Humans a mix of mice, chimps, flies, chicken and fish!
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MONEYMAKERS
PERFECT IMAGES: A hi-technology, environment-friendly, cost effective medical electronic imager has been introduced by Jindal Photo Films Limited. The FM-DP 3543 employs the
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Disparate returns
The government s improper policies have foiled attempts to develop the biotechnology industry in the country
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Mind over matter
Smart computers try hard to get smarter
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Something stinks...
Using special polymers, scientists are on trying to make an artificial nose
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Hittin the note
French company Sopro of Marseille has come up with an electronic device that helps singers improve their vocal techniques. The new gadget produces a musical note which the singers then try to
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Let there be light
High efficiency solar panels are here