Category: Science

Scientists examine possibility of a phonon laser, or ‘phaser’

In the three physical processes of the phonon laser scheme, (a) a red-detuned laser cools the gas, (b) a blue-detuned laser pumps the ultra-cold gas, and (c) the atoms in the gas emit coherent phonons and then decay into a lower energy state. The process is similar to how an optical laser generates coherent photons. [...]

Physical environment influences stem cell development

Scientists around the world are involved in studying, describing and even manipulating the development of stem cells on their path into becoming specialized cells, such as heart, muscle, brain or any other tissue. This research has tremendous implications for the future utilization of stem cells as a new tool of medical treatment. In an article [...]

Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination

On 18th May, 2009- For Admission to M. Sc (Biotechnology), M. Sc (Agri)/ M. V. Sc (Biotechnology) & M. Tech (Biotechnology) Programmes: 2009-2010 On behalf of the participating Universities, the Jawaharlal Nehru University will hold Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination on Monday, the 18th May, 2009, for admission to (1) M. Sc (Biotechnology); (2) M. Sc [...]

NEST Exam 2009, National Entrance Screening Test

On May 10, 2009   National Entrance Screening Test is a compulsory Entrance test for admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy, Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences ( UM-DAE CBS) Mumbai     Last date for receipt of request for application form : March 6, [...]

Indian Institute Of Technology – Joint Admission Test To M.Sc. 2009

Indian Institute Of Technology - Joint Admission Test To M.Sc. 2009   On May 3, 2009 Joint Admission test To M.Sc.,(JAM 2009) is conducted for admission to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. academic programmes in IITs for the academic session 2009-10.  The JAM 2009 is open to all nationals. The Indian and foreign nationals seeking admission to academic programmes [...]