Category Archives: inventions

Reusable Olympic Stadia

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

When Olympics are over, the stadium and sports facilities remain. Some get repurposed, but others become painful reminders of enormous investments. To level the playing field, one architect is proposing a design for floating, reusable Olympic facilities.”Nearly 90 percent of … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup is a Superfood!!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Researchers have identified compounds in maple syrup with similar anti-inflammatory or anti-oxidant properties as blueberries, green tea and other “superfoods.” Initial studies also suggest that polyphenols in the syrup may help keep blood sugar levels in check, important for diabetics, … Continue reading →

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Spanish Scientists Think They have Found Fuel of the future

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

In a forest of tubes eight metres high in eastern Spain scientists hope they have found the fuel of tomorrow: bio-oil produced with algae mixed with carbon dioxide from a factory.Almost 400 of the green tubes, filled with millions of … Continue reading →

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Moon Have an Earth-Like Core

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

State-of-the-art seismological techniques applied to Apollo-era data suggest our moon has a core similar to Earth’s. Uncovering details about the lunar core is critical for developing accurate models of the moon’s formation. The data sheds light on the evolution of … Continue reading →

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