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Pakistani scientific study: Bio-fuel from waste tea
Waste tea leaves could be a cheap source of bio-fuel that does not affect the global food security, a Pakistan scientific study disclosed. Researchers from the Nanoscience and Catalysis Division at Quaid-i-Azam University used a nanocatalyst, metal nanoparticles that accelerate reactions, to produce bio-diesel from used tea leaves.
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Chile earthquake may shorten days
 The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 21:56:36 LKT |
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Future football?
 Football playing robots perform for visitors at the world's biggest high-tech fair, the CeBIT today in the northern German city of Hanover. Some 4,157 companies from 68 countries are displaying their latest gadgets at the fair which continues until March 6.
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Sri Lankan finalists for International Science and Engineering Fair 2010
 The Sri Lanka Science and Engineering Fair (SLSEF) 2009 took place on the 19th of February 2010 at the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) auditorium. The event showcased the country’s most innovative science and research talent and also served as a platform for the selection of the local finalist who would travel to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) which will be held in San Jose, California in USA in May 2010.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 00:57:37 LKT |
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Largest solar boat
 The largest solar boat in the world was built by the shipyard of Knierim Yachtbau in Kiel, Germany. The 100-foot-long and 52-foot-wide catamaran, topped with about 5,380 square feet of photovoltaic solar panels, will start its maiden voyage around the world in 2011.
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Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 14:05:47 LKT |
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New Observation Deck Unveiled
 The International Space Station's new cupola is seen with the shutters open and Earth in the background in this image from NASA TV February 17, 2010. The $27 million, Italian-built port gives the station crew a commanding view of Earth and approaching cargo vessels.
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Microsoft Tech Ed 2010 ‘wows’ participants
 Sri Lanka’s IT Community Experiences, Learns and Lives Cutting Edge Technology Microsoft’s premier technical education and networking conference, the recently concluded Tech.Ed Sri Lanka 2010, provided an unparalleled opportunity for IT students and professionals to explore current and future Microsoft technologies, tools, platforms and services.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 17:00:08 LKT |
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Turn your car into a tank
 This next device is the best thing to come out of Russia since the those Daywatch and Nightwatch films. This contraption is able to take an ordinary car and turn it into a tank. Apparently, it uses a continuous tracked platform to create a better monster truck than the Legendary Bigfoot.
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Renovation rescue NASA-style gives space station room with a view
 * Windowed dome fixed onto space station * New module houses gym and a toilet * Renovations will improve life, says NASA ASTRONAUTS onboard the International Space Station now have a spectacular view of Earth and extra living space thanks to bit of renovation rescue from NASA.
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German Tech symbolises Lanka, German ties - PM
The Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) symbolizes the strongest bond and longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Germany, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka said.
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* CGTTI moulds youth
* Proper training needed before going abroad
* Priority for development
He added that the CGTTI had been able to mould Sri Lankan youth to take up challenges and equip them with technical skills in the automobile and allied trades at international level too. The Premier was speaking at the inauguration of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the CGTTI, after opening the three day exhibition at the CGTTI in Moratuwa yesterday.
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