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Now, 3-D nanoimaging technique for sharper displays in LCD TVs, laptops

London, Oct 23 : Images in LCD televisions, laptop computers, and other digital devices will soon be much sharper, courtesy the new three-dimensional nanoimaging technique developed by a physics professor at Case Western Reserve University.

The 3D imaging technique, developed by Charles Rosenblatt, professor of physics and macromolecular science at Case Western Reserve University, can give a detailed account of the physical properties of liquid crystals.

The method of 3D optical imaging of anisotropic fluids such as liquid crystals, can provide volumetric resolution one thousand times smaller than existing techniques.

Cambodia appoints first female deputy prime minister

Cambodia appoints first female deputy prime ministerPhnom Penh - Cambodia has appointed former soldier turned journalist Mem Sam An as its first female deputy prime minister, the politician confirmed Thursday.

The 55-year-old, who represents the south-western province of Svay Rieng, was a senior minister in the previous cabinet and said she is honoured by the promotion.

Mem Sam An became part of Cambodian folklore in the 1970s, marshalling troops on the Vietnam border against the Khmer Rouge with what her comrades describe as extraordinary bravery.

Australian stocks in decline

Sydney - Investors sold Australian stocks Thursday after a reversal on Wall Street and big falls on Asian markets in the previous session.

Pak Taliban chief Mehsud declared proclaimed offender in Sherpao attack case

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah MehsudPeshawar, Oct 23 : An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has declared Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud and two of his commanders as proclaimed offenders (POs), in connection with suicide attack on Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao chief Aftab Khan Sherpao in Charsadda last year.

The court also issued non-bailable warrants in the name of the three.

Biologists discover gene that helps in plants’ ‘double fertilization’ process

Washington, Oct 23 : Biologists have discovered a gene that has a critical role in the ‘double fertilization’ process in plants.

Scientists already knew that flowering plants, unlike animals require not one, but two sperm cells for successful fertilisation.

The mystery of this ‘double fertilization’ process was how each single pollen grain could produce ‘twin’ sperm cells.

One to join with the egg cell to produce the embryo, and the other to join with a second cell in the ovary to produce the endosperm, a nutrient-rich tissue, inside the seed.

Double fertilisation is essential for fertility and seed production in flowering plants so increased understanding of the process is important.

New study claims women prefer PC over BF

A new study is surely going to make men insecure, since this new study claims that women like spending time on computers than to spend times with their boy friends or partners.

The study brings to light that most of the women office workers spend almost three times as much time with their computers than their husbands or boyfriends. And they don't really mind it too. According to the Harris Interactive survey of 2,000 women; they in fact enjoy it.

There was only one in five women, who reported that they could spend more time with her mate. It seems that these girls were definitely using computers that run on older technology. But rest all said that they enjoy more time on their computers.

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