Category Archives: opinions

Plate Tectonics Cannot Explain Early Earth:Study

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 The current theory of continental drift provides a good model for understanding terrestrial processes through history. However, while plate tectonics is able to successfully shed light on processes up to 3 billion years ago, the theory isn’t sufficient in explaining … Continue reading →

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New Role for RNA:Guardian of Genome Integrity

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 A new and unexpected role for RNA is identified recently: the defence of genome integrity and stability. A study published in the scientific journal Nature shows that an until now unknown class of RNA — the newly christened DDRNA — … Continue reading →

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Baby Galaxies Grow Up Fast: Study

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Science Daily reports that Baby galaxies from the young Universe more than 12 billion years ago evolved faster than previously thought, shows new research from the Niels Bohr Institute. This means that already in the early history of the Universe, … Continue reading →

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Ground Water is Also Responsible for Sea Level Rise

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

We use ground water for a lot purposes. Large-scale groundwater extraction for irrigation, drinking water or industry may result in an annual rise in sea levels of approximately 0.8 mm, accounting for about one-quarter of total annual sea-level rise (3.1 mm). According … Continue reading →

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