Welcome to a generous selection of articles from DAWN's Weekly Sci-Tech World.
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The future is open source
 In a world where Microsoft increasingly threatens to dominate computing as well as the internet, a seemingly motley collection of free software tools and....
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Byteback
 I have an Octave Multipod 5-in-1 morphs. I’ve had it for one-and-a-half years and now I’m facing trouble with the batteries which will not charge properly...
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Life: Biochemistry of ageing
 We see around us many types of living beings, having various sizes, shapes, colours and involving a multitude of occupations. They work together in harmony, each cutting....
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Breakthrough: Stem cells for the world
 The South Korean researcher who was the first to clone human embryos for the creation of stem cells has established a worldwide stem cell bank to make the technology available to other scientists....
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Earthquakes: Quake engineering saves lives
 It is often said that amongst all natural disasters, earthquake is the most gentle. Earthquake does not kill anyone. It is the collapse of man-made structures that kills....
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Earthquakes: Tents not the sole solution
More than a fortnight after the devastating Oct 8 quake hit the Kashmir region, the survivors are huddled down under plastic sheeting, cardboard or rocky overhangs, sheltering as best they can against a mercilessly cold and wet Himalayan winter....
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Geekworld: It’s a digital world out there
 The word ‘digital’ is commonly used in computing. It mainly refers to data storage and transfer, the internal working of an instrument and....
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Webwatch
 This site is a window to the science and technology department of the Indian government. It has a plethora of information, mostly dealing...
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Tips and tricks: For a faster PC — II
Welcome to the second article on Windows XP Services. In this piece, we will first explore some of the important services that shouldn’t be altered, followed by rarely used services and...
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Nitty-gritty: Learn about Biomimicry
Nature is the biggest manifestation of God’s creativity. It has different aspects and colours. Nature has always been linked very strongly with the lives of creatures....
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Cosmology: The invincible beings
 They are tiny and tough, and true to their name, they exist in extreme surroundings. They have been around since time...
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Global update: Amazon rainforest vanishing fast
The Amazonian rainforest is being destroyed at double the rate of all previous estimates, according to research published recently in the journal Science....
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National scene: Pakistan, China to launch space agency
Pakistan, China and five other countries will formally launch the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) to share their experience, expertise and resources in developing space technology....
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Cool gadgets
 The Thunder8 Gaming pad features a unique dual-surface design which allows you to switch from a smooth to a more textured mousing surface. Plus, its base is firmly held...
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In the end...: The man for the future
The man who could save the NHS (National Health Service, UK) is standing in a derelict 1950s office building in central London....
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ITeaser
Think your IT knowledge is really good? Rack your brain with this ITeaser and find out for sure:...
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