Monthly Archives: October 2010

Plants Play Larger Role Than Thought in Cleaning Up Air Pollution

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The research, led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., uses observations, gene expression studies, and computer modeling to show that deciduous plants absorb about a third more of a common class of air-polluting … Continue reading →

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Nano Satellite Jugnu Will Now be Launched in 2011

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Jugnu, the nano satellite developed by Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) is expected to be launched in the polar orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in the first six months of 2011. Though it was expected that it … Continue reading →

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Counter-urbanisation

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Counter-urbanisation is the movement of people out of cities, to the surrounding areas. Since 1950 this process has been occurring in More Economically Developed Countries. There are four main reasons for counter-urbanisation: 1. The increase in car ownership over the … Continue reading →

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