Nasir Ali Khan : Science & Technology

2012 the beginning of end?

nasir — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:58:00 GMT

2012 the beginning of end?

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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 the future and have various myths and knowledge and religious literatures to predict the upcoming events, sometimes they work sometimes don't.

Have read a lot about the judgment day or Armageddon from political, religiously, astronomically and most importantly the cosmologically. I found it very intriguing that year 2012 is considered as quite important for the humanity. Though I will discuss the religious, political and social importance of 2012 but cosmological importance remains my focal point which I will discuss in the end.

Astronomical

Maya civilization (c. 2000 BC to 250 AD), is one of the oldest civilizations and their evidence found in Central Americas, they were known for their art, architecture and mathematical and astronomical systems and interestingly their calendar called Maya Calendar ends at December 21 2012. What's so Significant about it? Well it seems not but the fact to remember is that Mayans were very intelligent in astronomy and many scientist believe few important celestial events going to place near to the same time which have greater effect on life on earth this may be a coincidence or may be truth of Mayans knowledge. More about these celestial events here, if you are interested to know more about Maya myths this is the place.

Astrology

If you are interested in astrology, this is a place to read, many astrologists speculates that around 2012 is what earth will enter in Aquarius age, it is one of the twelve astrological age believed by some to parallel major changes in the Earth's inhabitants' development, particularly relating to culture, society and politics. More information on astrological ages here

Cosmological

You guess right, my favorite, whatever we discussed so far could be the mere hypothesis which might not realize at all, but is what following is something to look at.

We know that Sun is pivotal to the Universe and particularly for earth; Human existence of life on earth is largely because of Sun. weather on earth and for that matter our universe are mainly dependent on the activities that takes place on Sun. it emits large amount of radioactive and magnetic layers to universe and pattern of this emission is called solar cycle. Currently we are in the solar cycle 24 and Nasa predicts in 2006 that the peak of this cycle is expected to reach around 2010-11 and solar activity around that time going to be most intense of all times, so it's called this as Super Solar Storm.

Now what does this lead us to? Change of South and North poles, compass may not work as they are. Satellite system could Jam, TV, mobile systems and never know what else.

Another threat this fierce solar activity could cause is the eruption of super volcanoes which can responsible for mass destruction.

Galactic alignment, is phenomenon which occurs when earth and sun are direct in line with centre of the galaxy, this phenomenon occurs after 25800 years, interestingly this period is almost equal to the one complete astrological age. Following video explains more about galactic alignment and polar shift.

Just to conclude, this phenomenon could be internet hoax or who know the hidden truth but then we are humans with the knowledge so why don't explore and try to unveil the secrets of universe.

I think being a Muslim I believe that only Almighty Allah knows about the future and he is the one who can change it, but knowing more about this universe certainly makes my faith more and more firm on him and I must say "Subhan-Allah" that he is the only one who can create the systems of such precisions and also applaud the human kind about their exploration and decoding of secrets.

Few references and links worth looking at

Dark Rift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC7PWuRpUlU&feature=fvw

2012 Phenomenon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon

NOSTRADAMUS 2012 (strongly recommend)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5cI7qUBo4s

http://www.lawrenceejoseph.com/index.html

Cheers,

Nasir

PhotoFunia - Have fun with your photos

nasir — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:32:00 GMT

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 face detection then here is one good site.

Btw I have also photo funia some of my pictures: P

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Nasir Ali Khan

LCH halted for next year

nasir — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:18:00 GMT

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.

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Nasir Ali Khan

the 'Big Bang' day

nasir — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:54:00 GMT

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 any thing else.

FAQs about this experiment can be found here.

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Nasir Ali Khan

Internet Age - How Old Are You on the Internet

nasir — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:41:00 GMT

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 purpose and without any user identification.

please don't hesitate to share your feedback at admin.myiage@gmail.com

details here

Thanks

Nasir Ali Khan

German group patents 'smell-phone'

nasir — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:34:00 GMT

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 from mobile services company ConVisual told reporters at The Local that people could send the smell of the ocean breeze through cell phones from vacation spots or mark special occasions by sending an aromatic two-dimensional bouquet.

Developers have been working on the chips for eight years, and they could be released to market by 2010, according to a report in the Berlin-based, English-language news site.

About 100 scents will be available on the chips, but consumers will need special phones to use them. Developers are seeking partnerships with mobile phone companies for marketing and distribution.

more here

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Nasir Ali Khan

First movie of 'tsunami' on Sun

nasir — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:59:00 GMT

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

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Nasir Ali Khan

Arthur C Clarke: Science & Tech 'Predictions'

nasir — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:27:00 GMT

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

day are not far when all these fictions will turn into reality, quite amazing concepts...

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Nasir Ali Khan

Space truck set for maiden voyage

nasir — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:46:00 GMT

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 to push the orbiting outpost higher into the sky to keep it from falling back to Earth.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7278414.stm

Space Truck, very interesting no one would imagine this 100 years ago and now its reality and its a remarkable success towards approaching further in universe.

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Nasir Ali Khan

Self-healing rubber bounces back

nasir — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:08:00 GMT

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

Quite remarkable!!

Nasir Ali Khan

Google, Facebook Battle For Computer Science Grads. Salaries Soar.

nasir — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:15:00 GMT

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 $70,000 were common for the best students. This year, Facebook is said to be offering $92,000, and Google has increased some offers to $95,000 to get their share of graduates. Students with a Masters degree in Computer Science are being offered as much as $130,000 for associate product manager jobs at Google.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/01/30/stanford-computer-science-grads-getting-95k-offers-from-google/

I wish to get my PHD from Standford/Harvard University ...

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Nasir Ali Khan

'Darkest ever' material created

nasir — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:48:00 GMT

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 material, which absorbs light perfectly at all angles and over all wavelengths.

The discovery is expected to have applications in the fields of electronics and solar energy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7190107.stm

very excited on the potential usage of this technology ...

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Nasir Ali Khan

White Continent in its full glory

nasir — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:50:00 GMT

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 Landsat spacecraft and show features on the 3,500km-wide icy terrain down to a resolution of 15m

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7115012.stm

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Nasir Ali Khan

Future Directions in computing - Quantum Computing

nasir — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:01:00 GMT

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 of physics that deals with energy and matter at atomic scales.

More here

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Nasir Ali Khan

Out-of-body experience recreated

nasir — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:09:00 GMT

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 used virtual reality goggles to con the brain into thinking the body was located elsewhere.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6960612.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3098230.stm

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Nasir Ali Khan