People’s chemical exposure via plastic found to be higher than safe dose
June 11th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study in monkeys has revealed that people might be exposed to the commonly used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) at levels much higher than the recommended safe ... Read more...
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Velcro-like cells on petals help bees stick to flowers
May 15th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Scientists at Cambridge University have found that bees make use of small cone-shaped cells on flower petals, which act like 'velcro' on their feet, to stick to flowers ... Read more...
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Space “aerobrakes” could bring used rockets back to Earth safely
April 18th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 18 (ANI): Scientists are working on ways to build a gossamer-thin space sail or "aerobrake" that would help bring back a used rocket back to Earth safely.According to a report ... Read more...
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Aircraft that self-repair during a flight may soon be a reality
May 20th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Ever thought about an aeroplane that repairs itself automatically even during a flight?Well, though it feels like a pipe dream, aerospace engineers at Bristol University do ... Read more...
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