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6 Ways to Burn a Hole in the Ozone

Guest post by Ron Delfs Ozone depletion is a very real and very frightening reality on planet Earth. The ozone layer is a protective shield in the stratosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. During the 1980s, … Continue reading

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Bhakra ’tilt’ raises flood fears in India

With deflection — in layman’s parlance ’tilt’ — confirmed in the structure of the iconic Bhakra dam beyond permissible limit, serious concerns for the safety of the dam are being raised. The possibility of a repeat of the 1988 “man-made” … Continue reading

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In the satellite industry, ‘small’ could be the next big thing in the coming years

In the satellite industry, ‘small’ could be the next big thing in the coming years. ‘Smallsats’ cost less, weigh less, can be built fast and launched quickly in multiples and pack in just as much punch, according to D.V.A. Raghav … Continue reading

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Cratons: Old and Stable parts of Continental Lithosphere

Craton (Greek: κράτος kratos “strength”) are  old and stable part of the continental lithosphere. Having often survived scycles of merging and rifting of continents, cratons are generally found in the interiors of tectonic plates. They are characteristically composed of ancient … Continue reading

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