Welcome to a generous selection of articles from DAWN's Weekly Sci-Tech World.
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‘Misty’ eyes in the dark
 FOR many years now, outer space has been used as the preferred site for espionage by powerful western countries. Stealth satellites, keeping a close watch on plans deemed to be threatening...
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Disasters waiting to happen
 THE events of Boxing Day have shown us all how fragile our existence is. The tsunami was an unavoidable natural disaster, which could happen anytime. But not all disasters are beyond...
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Of websites, clicks and ads
 AFTER you set up a website and start getting a few visitors, the first thing that comes to mind is: “Can I make something out of this website?” Sure you...
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Webwatch
 QuarkNet brings high school students and teachers to the frontier of twenty-first century research where they can unveil some of the mysteries about the structure of matter and the fundamental forces of nature....
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Mathematics made easy
However, composing an exam paper is relatively easier now, thanks to a variety of software. Some of these programmes are user-friendly, while others will give you a run for your money. In fact, Math teachers have to go through a lot of trouble, for there aren’t many programmes in the market that are simple and easy to use.....
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Faulty but nice
 IN today’s world, the internet has proved itself to be a catalyst for change and progress. Information Technology (IT) has now assumed considerable importance in the global economy. The tremendous increase...
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From subatomic to unified whole
SCIENCE has come a long way. However, it is widely believed and accepted that the ongoing technological revolution owes a lot to the study of physics....
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More about DNA evidence
 COURT room dramas and soap operas have been a boon for DNA evidence, as lawyers in one fell swoop reveal data that miraculously set their clients free. Interestingly enough, that is...
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Leishmaniasis: aerial sprays may cause harm
IT is a fact that newly introduced or exotic pests and diseases prove more dangerous than the indigenous ones, as they can flourish unfettered in their new environment. As a consequence,...
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On the cutting edge of technology
 REGENERATIVE medicine is a completely new form of medicine, which has the potential to unlock many secrets of cell division and growth. Stem cell research represents a focal point in the...
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Global warming worse than predicted?
 GLOBAL warming may be twice as bad as expected, according to a new assessment of the commonly used yardstick of possible carbon dioxide pollution....
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Pakistan, China to launch satellite
A multi-purpose satellite developed jointly by Pakistan, China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Mongolia, South Korea and Iran will be launched next year....
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Picture this
 WHATEVER happened to the good, old days when photographs were taken with actual cameras? When all you needed was a fresh roll of film, a reliable black contraption with a lens and you could click away to your heart’s...
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Byteback
 Windows 98 PLEASE ANSWER the following questions: 1. I am using Windows 98 on Pentium 4. However my system does not shut down properly. How can I fix this?2. Is there any media player which I can use to record video songs? If there is, please tell me how to do it. ...
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ITeaser
THINK your IT knowledge is really good? Rack your brain with this I-Teaser and find out for sure:1. Which of the following is a reasonable measure of...
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Cool gadgets
 NEXTLINK BLUESPOON AX Bluetooth headset is a tiny device that offers mobile users a wireless option. It has a soft rubber stem that can be bent to fit inside the earlobe. The headset weighs 0.3 grams and has two small controls and a multifunction button that can be used to couple the device with various...
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