Daily Archives: April 1, 2009

Discovery of New Microorganisms in the Stratosphere

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Three new species of bacteria, which are not found on Earth and which are highly resistant to ultra-violet radiation, have been discovered in the upper stratosphere by Indian scientists. One of the new species has been named as Janibacter hoylei, … Continue reading →

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RISAT is Indian and to be launched next month

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The Indian Space Research Organisation asserted that the Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT), expected to be launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota spaceport next month, is not an Israeli one.Denying reports in a section of the press that … Continue reading →

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