London, Oct 31: UK physicists are constructing a new gamma-ray detector that will help to uncover the structure of the atomic nucleus, as well as in the advancement of medical gamma-ray technology, used in hospital scans.
Named as the Advanced Gamma Tracking Array (AGATA), it will be a thousand times more sensitive than previous detectors.
Atomic nuclei make up most of the visible matter in the Universe, including ourselves. So, unlocking their structures is of great significance in not only understanding how the forces of nature work but also how the elements were created.
With the intention to endorse its motto of ‘Education anywhere and anytime’, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to impart students capsule courses on dance, music, art, public health and other subjects via mobile phones.
Mr. V.S. Rajasekharan Pillai, vice chancellor IGNOU, stated, “Looking at the mobile phone penetration in our country, we thought of using the medium to impart education. Its called M-education.”
New York, Oct 31: A growing number of voters have concluded that Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, is not qualified to be vice president, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
Fifty nine percent of voters surveyed said that Palin was not prepared for the job, up nine percentage points since the beginning of the month.
Nashville, Oct 31: America’s top intelligence officer has said that the next US President will govern in an era of increasing international instability, including a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the near future, long-term prospects of regional conflicts and diminished US dominance across the globe.
New Delhi, Oct 31: U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged rich countries not to lose sight of the developing world while tackling the worst global financial crisis in decades.
Washington, October 31: The John McCain campaign''s decision to play up the great looks of his running mate Sarah Palin may turn out to be a winning strategy, for Northwestern University researchers have found that both men and women think that female political candidates need to be seen as attractive as well as competent to get their votes.
With the intention to endorse its motto of ‘Education anywhere and anytime’, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to impart students capsule courses on dance, music, art, public health and other subjects via mobile phones.
New York, Oct 31: A growing number of voters have concluded that Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, is not qualified to be vice president, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. 
Nashville, Oct 31: America’s top intelligence officer has said that the next US President will govern in an era of increasing international instability, including a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the near future, long-term prospects of regional conflicts and diminished US dominance across the globe.
New Delhi, Oct 31: U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged rich countries not to lose sight of the developing world while tackling the worst global financial crisis in decades.
Washington, October 31: The John McCain campaign''s decision to play up the great looks of his running mate Sarah Palin may turn out to be a winning strategy, for Northwestern University researchers have found that both men and women think that female political candidates need to be seen as attractive as well as competent to get their votes.
