Monthly Archives: January 2009

ISRO,India Plans Satellite to Aid Sea Fishing

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned to launch OceanSat-II with a view to help sea fishing. It has also decided to launch a number of satellites in 2009 to help agriculture production. According to an ISRO official, “The … Continue reading

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Ocean basin

The features of continental landscapes are mirrored by similar features on the ocean basins. Plateaus, plains, valleys, rolling hills, and volcanic cones and mountains are found beneath the waters of the oceans, just as they are on dry land. Yet … Continue reading

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Pirates Being Watched from Space

Piracy at sea evolved along with the maritime trade. Disjoined attempts of different countries aimed at curbing pirates do not yield desired effect though up-to-date techniques of satellite imagery of Earth from space allow receiving remotely detailed information on activities … Continue reading

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Life on Earth Not Getting Much Bigger

On the off chance that your darkest nightmares involve house-sized gerbils, rest easy: the scale of life on Earth won’t likely expand beyond its present limits. Analysis of the fossil record shows that life has undergone two profound jumps in … Continue reading

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