Can the mesophilic fungal spores that normally grow at 20 degree C to 35 degree C survive higher temperatures and still be able to germinate when the conditions are right? Believe it or not, laboratory studies have shown that some species of mesophilic spores can indeed survive even when exposed to 115 degree C for two hours! The duration of survival was longer at lower temperatures.
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Heat-resistant fungal spores found in Western Ghats
Posted by Jenni (#1) 604 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)Driverless car navigates Berlin streets
Posted by Jenni (#1) 605 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
It can talk, see, drive and no longer needs a human being to control it by remote. The car of the future completely computer-controlled is on the streets of Berlin.
Proscribed drug poses a threat to vulture population
Posted by Jenni (#1) 605 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
Diclofenac available over counter across country despite a 2006 ban
The illegal use of diclofenac for veterinary purpose is posing a threat to the vulture population in the country despite a ban on its veterinary use since 2006.
The illegal use of diclofenac for veterinary purpose is posing a threat to the vulture population in the country despite a ban on its veterinary use since 2006.
NetSpeak - Online educational content: a revisit
Posted by Jenni (#1) 607 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
Learning is undoubtedly more effective through visual interactive materials. Though traditional textbook continues to be a major educational resource, thanks to the Net, lecture videos are fast becoming an alternative learning tool.
A slate for micro-finance
Posted by Jenni (#1) 607 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
Over the past three decades, the global micro-finance sector has grown substantially, with mainstream banks realising its benefits for social support and meeting profit margins. But simple issues still plague everyday operations.
Question Corner: Electronic weighing machine
Posted by Jenni (#1) 610 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
The operation of an electronic weighing scale can be split into two parts for understanding. The first being the sensing part and the second, the processing part. The sensing part essentially contains a collection of sensors which measure the weight and convert it into electrical form for processing.
Twelve new frog species found in Western Ghats
Posted by Jenni (#1) 610 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
The Western Ghats region in the country, a global biodiversity hotspot, has opened up more of its secrets — this time a dozen species of night frogs hitherto unknown to science.
Himalayas may become a giant rubbish dump
Posted by Jenni (#1) 611 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)
There's nothing like waking up to bright clear skies with spectacular views of the Lhotse and Amu Dablam ranges — and a rubbish dump.