Monthly Archives: October 2010

Stronger Sun Makes Earth Cool’ Not HOT

Contrary to the belief that an increase in solar activity from the Sun heats up Earth too, scientists have found that it’s quite the opposite. Based on a three-year snapshot of time between 2004 and 2007, scientists at the Imperial … Continue reading

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7 Things You Never Knew About Our Solar System

Guest Post by Beatrice Owen The kids of today have many more things than our generation did; however, one thing they cannot ever hope to see is a clear sky filled with stars and free of pollution, unless they live … Continue reading

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Peru Mines Bird Excrement on Islands

It was a treasure for the Incas, the cause of a war, and once a backbone of Peru’s economy. Now as the world hungers for sustainable resources, bird excrement is once again as prized as gold. Handful of islands off … Continue reading

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ISRO Satellite Resourcesat-2 will Assist Ships in Distress

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will soon join a select group of institutions providing rescue and relief support to ships in distress across the globe. India’s Resourcesat-2, the remote sensing satellite to be launched this December will carry on … Continue reading

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