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Nasir Ali Khan

Believing is easier than thinking. Hence so many more believers than thinkers.

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2012 the beginning of end?
2012 the beginning of end? Note : Reader's discretion advised. You often see people talking about end of the world, what is the future of humanity, where we will be after 50 years, can we predict about the future etc. Human is always anxious about knowing Read More...
PhotoFunia - Have fun with your photos
Have a look at photofunia , it gives cool effects to the pictures, some of them are really cool. All such sites normally use facial detection technology which is currently one of the key research areas in computer science. If you want to know more about Read More...
LCH halted for next year
In last week there was a major setback to the giant project when section of Large Collider halted abruptly. Initially estimated to repair in two months but now authorities have decided to halt this project till next year . Cheers Nasir Ali Khan Read More...
the 'Big Bang' day
The biggest and costliest physics experiment has started , scientist from all around the world gathered in the swiss-french border to witness this feat. some people speculates the end of world because of this experiment, but this is more obsession than Read More...
Internet Age - How Old Are You on the Internet
one of my friend in Florida, US is doing some research on various patterns of user spending their time on internet, you can contribute towards his research by download one software and browsing your internet normally. All data collected is only for statistical Read More...
German group patents 'smell-phone'
When words just aren't enough, German technology developers think they may have just what everyone needs: a smell-phone. A German syndicate announced this week that it has patented a chip for sending scents via text and multimedia messages. A spokesperson Read More...
First movie of 'tsunami' on Sun
Quite breath taking video and I must pay tribute to scientist and intellectuals who have contributed in this mission. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7326097.stm for more on mission guided stereos http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5217080.stm Read More...
Arthur C Clarke: Science & Tech 'Predictions'
The imagination of the science fiction author Sir Arthur C Clarke bubbled over with ideas about the future of science, technology and human society. Here, BBC science and technology staff look at some that came true, and some that did not. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7304852.stm Read More...
Space truck set for maiden voyage
Europe is set to launch the biggest, most sophisticated spacecraft in its history. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is an unmanned ship that can carry up to 7.6 tonnes of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Its other primary role is Read More...
Self-healing rubber bounces back
A material that is able to self-repair even when it is sliced in two has been invented by French researchers. The as-yet-unnamed material - a form of artificial rubber - is made from vegetable oil and a component of urine. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7254939.stm Read More...
Google, Facebook Battle For Computer Science Grads. Salaries Soar.
Google and Facebook are fighting hard to hire this years crop of computer science graduates, we’ve heard, and ground zero is Stanford. Most of the class of 2008 already have job offers even though graduation is months away. Last year, salaries of up to Read More...
'Darkest ever' material created
The "darkest ever" substance known to science has been made in a US laboratory. The material was created from carbon nanotubes - sheets of carbon just one atom thick rolled up into cylinders. Researchers say it is the closest thing yet to the ideal black Read More...
White Continent in its full glory
Scientists have produced the most detailed map yet of Antarctica. US and UK researchers have stitched together more than 1,000 views of the White Continent to make a stunning new high-definition polar panorama. The images come primarily from the American Read More...
Future Directions in computing - Quantum Computing
Silicon electronics are a staple of the computing industry, but researchers are now exploring other techniques to deliver powerful computers. A quantum computer is a theoretical device that would make use of the properties of quantum mechanics, the realm Read More...
Out-of-body experience recreated
Medical Science reaches new heights Experts have found a way to trigger an out-of-body experience in volunteers. The experiments, described in the Science journal, offer a scientific explanation for a phenomenon experienced by one in 10 people. Two teams Read More...
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