Monthly Archives: February 2012

Pumice: Solidified Frothy Lava

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Pumice is an igneous rocks which  formed when lava cooled quickly above ground.  Little pockets of air can be seen in the rock . This rock is so light, that many pumice rocks  actually float in water. Pumice is actually a kind of … Continue reading →

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Educators May Use Pinterest in Classroom

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Tim Handorf There are a lot of great technology tools out there for teachers that can make it easier to connect with other educators, get ideas for classroomactivities, and find inspiration. One of the newest and best … Continue reading →

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India is Far Ahead of The World in Green Energy Growth

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

India’s transformation into a cleantech powerhouse moved up a gear in 2011 when it racked up investments of $10.3bn in the sector, a growth rate of 52 per cent year on year that dwarfed the rest of the world’s significant … Continue reading →

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Possible Global Warming Solution:An Artificial Volcano Can Cool the Planet by Dimming the Sun

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Dimming the sun by engineering the effects of an artificial volcano is a feasible and potentially cost-effective option to reduce temperatures on Earth, the first major study of the practicality of planetary-scale solar radiation management (SRM) concludes.The authors, US aerospace company … Continue reading →

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