Welcome to a generous selection of articles from DAWN's Weekly Sci-Tech World.
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Technical viability of Kalabagh Dam
 Debate over the Kalabagh Dam involves many sections of Pakistani society. But the factors being discussed are largely social, economic and political in nature. Surprisingly....
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Byteback
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Regime canals
 Before the colonization of India by the British, a network of irrigation canals existed in the Punjab, besides many other areas of the country. This network had....
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The experience that eclipses all
 A solar eclipse was witnessed around the world, including Pakistan, on March 29. The fourth total eclipse of the 21st century started from Brazil soon after dawn and the lunar...
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Now, the mood machine
 The pocket-watch-sized device is billed as “a pacemaker for the brain,” the newest cutting-edge treatment for as many as 4 million adults whose severe depression is not....
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Evolution at the threshold
 Enterprise portals have been widely adopted as the gateway for employees to perform their job, and for good reason. Common business flows, such as order....
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Webwatch
 Bored with your textbooks? Then log on to this website and join the Black Hole Gang as they team up and lead you through the different fun adventures which will definitely...
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Prompt mails
The value of time has gained a new meaning in today’s hectic world. Checking emails takes quite a bit of time of corporate employees. But, more often it is the personal...
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The elixir of life
 The THING that sets the Earth apart from the rest of its siblings is the existence of water and oxygen. The presence of oxygen, so important for human life, is definitely...
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Unconventional greatness
 Thomas Huxley’s major academic contributions to science include the Anatomy of Medusae, The Theory of Vertebrate Skulls, Physiography, Man’s Place in Nature...
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Attempts to save Narmada river
 For 20 years, thousands of people living on the banks of the Narmada river have kept their faith in India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, and used non-violence....
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How disasters can be less deadly
The world is far from having a global system for all hazards and all communities. But an effective globally comprehensive early warning system can be built...
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Country’s first DNA testing lab
Pakistan opened the doors to its first DNA testing laboratory in Islamabad last week. The centre has been established with technical assistance from China....
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Cool gadgets
 THE NEC 42XR4 IS A 42-INCH PLASMA display panel with great image quality and display control options. Handles at the rear help reduce the risk of damage...
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Beware of the enemy
 When it comes to security, the net hates hubris. No matter how technically adept you may feel, the internet has a way of slapping you down....
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ITeaser
Think your IT knowledge is really good? Rack your brain with this ITeaser and find out for sure: Which of these is relevant to the phrase “electronic numerical integrator and calculator”?...
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