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Scientists use diamonds to trace origin of platinum rich region in South Africa

Washington, June 12 : Scientists have traced the origin of the unique platinum deposits in a South African region by using diamonds.

Rising fuel costs could lead to nuclear-powered ships

Washington, June 12 : A bill recently passed by the House of Representatives aims to make many more of the ships in the US naval fleet nuclear powered, including amphibious assault ships that carry

Indian origin scientist designs plasma-propelled flying saucer

Washington, June 12 : A scientist of Indian origin from the University of Florida in the US has conceptualized the design for a plasma-propelled flying saucer.

The world may have more oil than previously believed

London, June 12 : In a surprising revelation, experts have determined that due to flawed statistical calculations, the amount of available oil in known reserves has been significantly underestimate

Indian-origin researcher unveils new properties of non-magnetic materials

Washington, June 12 : Led by an Indian-origin researcher, a team of Penn State experts has identified several new properties of non-magnetic materials.

Tibetan Plateau’s towering elevations due to major tectonic changes 2-3 mln yrs back

Washington, June 12 : A new research has revealed that major tectonic changes on the Tibetan Plateau may have caused it to attain its towering present-day elevations, rendering it inhospitable to t

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