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Why PhDs Are Good For Individuals And For A Country
Should I pursue a PhD is a question that many students ask themselves while considering their future after graduation! That’s a normal question, as one invests years of his or her time in doctoral research. Most PhD graduates you know or the ones pursuing it might be planning to apply in universities as a professor […]
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Air Pollution Hurts Rural India Too, Not Just Its Cities
New research shows that rural and urban regions of India face similarly high health risks due to air pollution. – Photo by Sudhira HS Rural India’s air pollution problem needs more attention. Air pollution, the leading cause for premature deaths in the world, is portrayed in mainstream media as a grave health crisis for urban […]
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Boosting The Protein Production In Cyanobacteria
Researchers modify DNA to improve protein production in cyanobacteria. – Image by Josef Reischig Cyanobacteria are a type of unicellular organisms that can utilize sunlight and synthesize their food. Their ability to carry out photosynthesis makes them excellent candidates in the field of biotechnology for the production of desired chemicals and proteins. To kick-start this […]
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Efficiently Cooling Down Systems That Generate Heat
Researchers have used mathematical analysis of thermodynamics of small scale systems for effectively cooling down IC chips, photovoltaic cells, and gas turbine blades of aero-engines. – Photo by Kaspars Eglitis With the growing need for enhanced performance and faster speeds of aeroplanes, the operating temperatures of their combustion engines are rising. Inside, the blades of […]
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Examining The Impact Of Natural Gas Use On Indian Economy And Environment
Researchers study the impact of increasing natural gas consumption on the economy and environment of India. – Image credits: Pixabay With the population growing by about 1% each year, the demand for fuels like oil, natural gas and coal is also ever-increasing in India. Entire economies survive on these non-renewable sources of energy. But what […]
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