Monthly Archives: May 2010

Hong Kong University tops in research output

India: According to a survey, Science Citations Index (SCI) Journal Publications and Citations 2002-2009 by Thomson Reuters, Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics Department of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University is at the top position with 784 citations. The university has the … Continue reading

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Malaria risk prediction in Afghanistan using remote sensing

Malaria is a significant public health concern in Afghanistan. Currently, approximately 60% of the population, or nearly 14 million people, live in a malaria-endemic area. Afghanistan’s diverse landscape and terrain contributes to the heterogeneous malaria prevalence across the country. According … Continue reading

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Rivers: From Source to Sea

Rivers provide us with food, energy, recreation, transportation routes, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. But where do they start and where do they end? Rivers begin in mountains or hills, where rain water or snowmelt collects … Continue reading

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First Hole in North Pole Ice Drilled by Explorers

A group of Arctic explorers has made the grueling journey to the North Pole and drilled a hole in the ice to take the first ever sample of ocean water at the pole in an effort to better understand the … Continue reading

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