Scientific India - January/February 2015
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Year 2014 was a remarkable year for Indian science. Some long-awaited projects came to pass: PSLV C23,
carrying five satellites launched successfully from Sriharikota; National Dairy Research Institute clones female buffalo calf; IIT-B breakthrough may cut dialysis cost by half; Indian Researchers turn plastic waste into liquid fuel etc.
Scientific India top 20 stories of 2014 is jam-packed with the best in science from the past year. From space exploration to medicine, technology, paleontology and environment, we've got every field covered.
In this issue of Scientific India, we have discussed top 10 Indian Science personalities and top 10 Indian Sciences Stories.
CONTENTS
Health, Food and Disease
Superbugs to kill 'more than cancer' by 2050 6
Men who like spicier foods have higher levels of testosterone 7
Science proves high heels do have power over men 7
Smartphone touchscreen use leads to greater brain activity 12
Science- The plane that could fly ANYWHERE in four hours
Contribution - Radioactive Food
Environment - Over 5 trillion plastic pieces floating in world's oceans
Environment - China to use drones to clear its smog
Technology - World's first hybrid flight
Technology - Smart Dust: the Future World
Mind Blower - Scientists may have finally found an effective vaccine against Ebola
National Security and Defence - Imperial Eagle and Rustom
Science Quiz
