Monthly Archives: February 2010

Red Dwarf-Red Giant Binary Pair of Stars Found

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

A binary pair of red stars, one giant one dwarf, has been discovered by a collaboration of astrophysicists from the University of Hertfordshire and The Chinese Academy of Sciences. Ultra-cool dwarfs are star-like objects, but with surface temperatures much cooler … Continue reading →

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Arctic Glacial Dust May Affect Climate and Health in North America and Europe

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Residents of the southern United States and the Caribbean have seen it many times during the summer months — a whitish haze in the sky that seems to hang around for days. The resulting thin film of dust on their … Continue reading →

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India’s plan for a solar power revolution

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

India is set to embark on the country’s largest solar endeavour – increasing solar capacity from 3 megawatts to 20 gigawatts by 2020.. read it here

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Beijing to Relax One Child Policy

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Beijing is planning to relax the delay on couples who themselves are only children between their children. Currently, there is a waiting period of four years between children under the One Child Rule. Beijing plans to follow the lead of … Continue reading →