Daily Archives: May 25, 2009

Fresh Water Ecosystems

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are freshwater habitats. So too are swamps, bogs, and marshes. Lumped together, these ecosystems contain all the water in the world that is not frozen, essentially salt-free, and accessible to humans. It amounts to precious … Continue reading →

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IIT-Kanpur to launch nano satellite by December

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) has received the ISRO nod to launch its first and country’s lightest nano satellite, Jugnu, December,2009. The satellite will be launched in the polar orbit from Sriharikota.A team of 12 professors and 40 … Continue reading →