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Insolation and Global Dimming

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

The Earth is “constantly” bathed in solar radiation. On average, the Earth receives 1368 W/m2 (1.96 ly/min) of solar radiation at the outer edge of the atmosphere, called the “solar constant“. However, the actual amount received at the edge of the … Continue reading →

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Americans Lived on a Land Bridge for Thousands of year

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

It was believed that the Americas were populated by humans crossing from Siberia to Alaska across a land bridge was first proposed as far back as 1590, and has been generally accepted since the 1930s. But  evidence  from DNA studies shows … Continue reading →

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Big Research Scandals of ALL Times in Academics

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Larry Dignan Despite their ostensible intelligence, academics are not at all immune to engaging in risky behaviors that erupt in spectacular displays of controversy. Even if they ultimately prove innocent or unaccountable, their situations always pose inevitable … Continue reading →

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India’s First Military Communication Satellite GSAT-7 launched successfully

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

India’s first exclusive defence satellite GSAT-7 was successfully launched  by European space consortium Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on Friday, giving a major push to the country’s maritime security. Indian Navy would be the user … Continue reading →

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