Welcome to a generous selection of articles from DAWN's Weekly Sci-Tech World.
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When death beckons
 The two most important events in life are birth and death — and one cannot exist without the other. It has been estimated that if the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus was allowed...
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Byteback
 QUESTION: I have MSN Beta. Each time I try to sign in, a message appears which says I should download a newer version. But I don’t want one. What should I do?...
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For clearer, healthier water
In a report published in Dawn earlier this month, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) claimed that in the rainy season it was normal for mud to get mixed with...
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Recent hoaxes of science
 The last decade of the twentieth century enlivened the science scene through a controversy which the “Sokal’s hoax” had generated. During the latter half of the twentieth...
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Sentinels of the sea under attack
 After the last patient of the day had walked out the front of Raytel Medical Imaging clinic in San Francisco, veterinarian Frances Gulland slipped an oversized animal crate....
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The good, the bad and the ugly
 THOSE OF you who have played Dead or Alive (DOA) on the Xbox will most certainly agree that it is truly a next-generation game. From a technical point of view, it is far superior....
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Webwatch
 If you are one of those people who want to keep abreast of the latest computer technologies, this online magazine is for you. Here, you will find news items and analyses...
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Watching videos on the web
REALITY-BASED shows like the American Idol have proved that we love watching the highs and lows of wannabe superstars. That’s the main reason behind the growing popularity....
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Brazing explained
 Historians believe that evidence of welded materials was found even in the remains of ancient civilisations. The earliest evidence came from the Bronze Age. During that particular period....
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Rendezvous with the ‘god of war’
 Man, it seems, has always been interested in Mars which is full of surprises. In the pre-telescope era (before 1610 AD), and in many parts of the world even after telescope’s invention....
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Google’s hometown to get free web access
Google Incorporated plans to offer free, high-speed internet access to everyone in its Silicon Valley hometown — a hospitable gesture that the online search leader hopes....
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US investors may invest in energy sector
A 48-member delegation of US investors will visit Pakistan next month to look for investment opportunities in the energy sector. This was conveyed by US officials to a Pakistani delegation....
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Cool gadgets
 SAMSUNG’S FIRST 70-INCH LCD panel boasts high-definition resolution (1,080p) and a conical viewing angle of 180 degrees for multi-viewing audiences. The video signal is reproduced at 120Hz...
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