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Posted by Azchavattom in Unusual on 06 12th, 2010 | 2 Comments

Tobacco plants may provide new beauty secrets

Tobacco plants may provide new beauty secrets
In what could redefine the usefulness of tobacco plants, an Israeli scientist has developed a substance from the plant that he claims could be used for beauty enhancement and other medical purposes. Prof Oded Shoseyov of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem has succeeded in producing from tobacco plants a...
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Posted by Azchavattom in Technology, Unusual on 06 1st, 2010 | No Comments

Can butterflies’ wings help cut bank fraud?

Can butterflies’ wings help cut bank fraud?
London: Cambridge scientists have discovered a way of mimicking the stunningly bright and beautiful colours found on the wings of tropical butterflies. The findings could have important applications in the security printing industry, helping to make bank notes and credit cards harder to forge. The...
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Posted by Azchavattom in Unusual on 05 24th, 2010 | No Comments

Kerala to host first festival of female magicians

Kerala to host first festival of female magicians
Thiruvananthapuram: The Magic Academy in Kerala, which was set up by veteran magician Gopinath Muthukad, is to hold what is billed as the world’s first festival of female magicians here May 30. The event titled ‘Maya 2010’ will be held with support from the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board and the...
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