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Conservation: a wider vision

A new method to conserve biodiversity views the problem from the point of view of an entire landscape instead of a single species

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14/06/1996
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The inside story

The interpretation of the genetic code of the baker's yeast has brought scientists to within a couple of steps of their final objective encoding the complete human genetic sequence

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30/05/1996
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Should not go waste, this

The proposed hazardous waste management project again" brings to light the Indian government's tendency to prevent free flow of crucial data regarding any industrial project, especially those funded by external agencies

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30/05/1996
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Water borne

The basilisk lizard -found in the tropical rainforests of Central America -can perform an amazing feat: it can run on water. Harvard biologists Jim Glasheen and ThomasMcMahon recently

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30/05/1996
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Uproar over a burning issue

With rising awareness regarding the hazards of incinerating waste, a lot of proposals for incinerators have been ruled out in the West and the search for a viable alternative is on

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30/05/1996
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Bodyblow?

OF ALL the rhilitary weapons used, landmines have caused maximum devastation, more to unsuspecting civilians than to the actual targets. Realising this, the United Nations undertook a series of

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30/05/1996
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Trouble in Tehri

A sudden eviction notice to the people of Tehri town, warning of an imminent flooding, has incensed the public

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30/05/1996
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Parting ways

In a pioneering effort, Vortoil Separation Systems Ltd of Gloucester, UK, has developed a hydro cyclone separator to remove oil from water. The hydrocyclone separator can convert the kinetic

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30/05/1996
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Still in the Woods

The second Intergovernamental Panel on Forests discussed a lot of issues, yet remained more of a warm up for the final session

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30/05/1996
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Damning protest

A CRUSHING blow has been dealt to Argentine President Carlos Menem's grandiose plans to build a huge hydro- electric project along the Argentine- Paraguayan border. Residents of Misiones

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30/05/1996
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