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Smoother ride with IOC Premium
- (Dec. 30, 2002)
IOC Premium is India's first and only 90+octane petrol, reinforced with world-class multi-functional additives. Its anti-knocking and engine cleansing qualities give the vehicle pure, unadulterated power.
Carbon
dioxide not good for plants?
- (Dec. 11, 2002)
New research in California has found that when other elements linked to global climate change are added to the environment of plants, carbon dioxide actually may impede growth.
Dancing with daffodils!
- (Dec. 10, 2002)
Plants and animals are shaped to turn away from wind and currents. Daffodil stems are triangular, making them dance and move more than flowers such as tulips.
It's all in the genes!
- (Dec. 09, 2002)
A study done in the US shows that genetically modified crops can irreversibly pass on their genes to wild plants and contaminate our natural heritage.
Eureka! A rain maker!
- (Dec. 06, 2002)
A professor at Scotland’s Edinburgh University has been awarded a grant to develop the world’s first rain making machine. A silver lining in the clouds!
Trees - cause of air pollution?
- (Dec. 04, 2002)
Recent research in Britain and USA has shown that some trees emit pollution and among the culprits is the oak. Can we find out if Indian species are doing the same?
Will the hidden island reappear?
- (Dec. 02, 2002)
A volcanic island submerged off the Sicily coast for the last 170 years could reappear soon if furious seismic rumblings continue. The last emergence caused international wrangling with four nations making territorial claims.
Nehru said it all
(November 25th, 2002)
The Cauvery river water row has a long history. Yet, India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru foresaw such problems between states. Find out more from the 31st volume of 'Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru'.
Internet and safety for Kids
(November 15th, 2002)
Internet is a wonderful mode of communication; information and entertainment, provided it is used with due care and tact.
Sensorless Electrical Drives
(November 6th, 2002)
Our modern world simply thrives on drives. Electrical drives spin-up our computers, washing-machines, motor vehicles and elevators...
Defusing the threat of bombs
(October 31st, 2002)
The risk of bombs slipping through airport security could be eradicated, it is claimed, with the introduction of a new and sophisticated scanner.
The Marina Dream (October
25th, 2002)
Littered with filth and garbage, the Marina has become an appalling eye-sore. It is no more an ideal meeting place for friends and a fun spot to enjoy with family members...
Safety in the swimming pool (October
18th, 2002)
Generally all swimming pools are routinely monitored and made safe for their users by use of chlorine and other chemicals. You can easily pick up a variety of infections...
Maritime history and archaeology
(October 04th, 2002)
With new technology constantly being introduced to help modern divers, they have to be skilled in operating remote sensors, geophysical, geo-technical and bathymetric systems...
Weather reports that serve the world
(September 27th, 2002)
Forecasting techniques can detect within minutes the effects of almost any man-made hazard or potential disaster, ranging from chemical pollution to nuclear leakage.
A revolution in recycling
(September 20th, 2002)
When running at its full capacity of 50,000 tonnes of dry recyclables a week, it will contribute significantly to regional recycling targets.
Exploring and prospecting the seabed
(September 13th, 2002)
Experiments show that the addition of iron to patches of the ocean causes an increase in the growth of marine plants and animal life...
New Tidal Power Machine
(September 6th, 2002)
To encourage companies in the offshore oil and gas industry to diversify and exploit the natural power of the sea to generate electricity.
UK oil find could be biggest for 25 years
(August 30th, 2002)
Through initiatives such as the fallow field exercise, government and industry are working together to ensure continued exploration and economic recovery of North Sea oil and gas.
Better Electrical systems for future travel
(August 23rd, 2002)
Electrical systems are already beginning to take over new roles in aerospace such as replacing manual operation of flaps and other moving surfaces.
Locusts have a better diet than humans
(August 16th, 2002)
Swarms of desert locusts periodically devastate crops in 60 countries around the tropical world. They are capable of consuming their own body weight (two grams) of food each day.
Companies back cheaper, cleaner LPG
(August 9th, 2002)
LPG is a mixture of propane and butane that comes from oil refining and natural gas fields. It is a cleaner fuel for the environment than petrol as it contains less contaminating components...
How ocean stirring affects climate
(August
2, 2002)
Water circulates in a three-dimensional fashion around the oceans, through a system often referred to as the 'global conveyor belt'. This takes warm surface water from equatorial regions towards the poles.
Safety alert from space stops crashes
(July
26, 2002)
With Bridgewatch 2000 in action, highways and rail routes alike will become safer and more efficient for travellers worldwide.
Turning the worm to humans' advantage
(July
19, 2002)
Using proteomics enables scientists to look at the products of these genes and thus focus on the proteins that are present in that organism at the time of sampling....
Super frozen Shellfish serve as pollution monitors
(July
12, 2002)
Traditionally, testing for pollution using such living indicators is confined to the spring and summer months when the shellfish are reproducing.
Planting a tree
(July
5, 2002)
A properly planted and maintained tree will grow much faster and live much longer than one that is incorrectly planted.
Recycling of contaminants
(June
28, 2002)
Collecting cardboard for recycling can involve removing contaminants, flattening boxes, and baling or tying them together for pickup.
Electricity in the West
(June
21, 2002)
There really is no way of getting around the fact that largescale electricity generation causes environmental problems. How then, should the consumer choose?
Arctic Ocean: Thinning Ice Layers
(June
14, 2002)
Since most of the marine life important to Arctic Ocean communities shares the same water, increased water pollution creates marine life and human subsistence problems.
Environmental Hospitality (June
07, 2002)
Butterflies are most active on warm sunny days. Place several flat rocks in full sun in the garden.
Organic Gardening (May
31, 2002)
Light colored tree wraps can be used to protect the trunk from sunscald.
Fire and a safe kitchen (May
24, 2002)
The most effective way to cool the affected area is to flood it gently with cold water...
Holiday blues can be avoided - Part III (May
17, 2002)
All travel transit places are prone to fire and other hazards, So check out for safety before you check in...
Depleting water resources (May
10, 2002)
It is now threatening the very survival of many of the earth's creatures, including human beings.
How could we re-create a 'City Beautiful'? (May
3, 2002)
It is essentially in his own interest that every citizen living in this great city should ponder...
Holiday blues can be avoided - Part II (April
26, 2002)
If apprehensive about any place, leave. Carry valuables in under-the-clothes body belts.
You can avoid holiday blues (April
19, 2002)
If you have a breakdown, pull to the side as far as possible and turn your emergency lights on...
Summer heat and its hazards (April
12, 2002)
Sufficient sleep and good nutrition are important for developing a high level of heat tolerance. The key to heat management is to educate and make people aware of the hazards of rising temperatures.
Walking
on the roads (March 29, 2002)
If you are lucky enough to have a footpath to walk on, it may still be a hazard with its uneven surface, potholes, fruit skins and other rubbish.
Fire and a safe kitchen
(March 22, 2002)
It is true that we just can’t live without fire and fuel in the kitchen but it is important that we learn to live with them safely, because most fires at home start from the kitchen.
Safe toys for children
(March 15, 2002)
Toys should be checked periodically to ensure that they have not worn out revealing sharp points and edge.
Children and mishaps on the road
(March 8, 2002)
The opinion is divided on whether a child in the front or in the rear is at a greater
risk. It is a good practice to never leave a child alone in a parked car and certainly not in the front seat.
Excess load and accidents
(March 01, 2002)
Any consignment which projects out of the body of the carrier vehicle beyond permitted limits can be termed over-dimensional.
First aid on the roads
(February 22, 2002)
According to an estimate, at least one person is killed on the roads of Chennai each day because of delay in providing first aid or delayed admission to a medical facility.
While you are on the wheel...
(February 15, 2002)
Always use your signal so that other drivers know how you intend to exit the road and look for other cars that may have to move across lanes of traffic to yield.
Fire in hi-rise buildings
(February 8, 2002)
Smoke can spread throughout a building and enter your suite even when the fire is a floor away.
Waste to Wealth - Solid Waste Management
(January 25, 2002)
The recycling industry has unlimited scope for growth and has the attributes of a recession proof industry.
Burst tyres and hazards on roads (January
11, 2002)
Right health of your tyre not only saves you from a variety of hazards but also saves on the precious fuel.
Senior Citizens And Risk Factors (January
4, 2002)
A mishap that may merely inconvenience a young person can put an aged person out of commission for a long time.
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