Fiscal implications of global decarbonization
Internationally coordinated climate mitigation policies can effectively put the world on a path toward achieving the agreed Paris temperature goals. Such coordination could be initiated by large players,
United States Of America (US)
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US space shot lifts tethered satellite
In an ambitious Italian-US experiment, the crew of space shuttle Atlantis tried to release an Italian-made satellite tethered by a 20-km copper cord into orbit -- and failed, when the release
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Protein provides clue to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in treating this old age disease, with the discovery that abnormal production of proteins, called amyloids, causes nerve cell degeneration.
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When space theories collide
The failure of the Big Bang theory to explain the early history of the universe resulted in the development of the inflationary theory, but this one has important implications for the search for dark matter.
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Taming malaria with neem
Neem provides a cheap and harmless mosquito repellent that is effective against the malaria carrying Anopheles species, which is becoming increasingly resistant to pesticides.
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Venus' volcanoes have lost their fire
Scientists in Arizona say the latest satellite images from Venus indicate very little volcanic activity has taken place on the planet after a massive eruption 500 million years ago.
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Hi tech systems for 21st century commuters
Computers and satellites will soon be used by transport authorities in USA and Europe to provide commuters a reprieve from traffic congestion
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Spin off to space
The billion dollar Star Wars programme lies abandoned, but the technology will now be used to combat asteroids
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Molecular motion
Two groups of US scientists have recorded frenetic action at the molecular level
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The long and short of it
By measuring the thickness of forest canopies, scientists get a fair idea about the species of animals and plants present therein. Earlier, ecologists took canopy measurements from the ground using
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Gauging emissions
The emissions from the engines were within the set standards during the mandatory performance tests. But on the highway, the trucks spewed more pollutants. The US Environmental Protection Agency