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Ancient river courses found below Simpson Desert
Researchers have uncovered the courses of ancient river systems under the Simpson Desert in Central Australia.
Professor Mike Hutchinson from the Australian National University says the systems are approximately 50 million years old and about 35 metres below the surface.
He says the discovery of the ancient systems could be used to find mineral deposits and water [...]
2000-year-old statue of Greek athlete sheds light on metal corrosion
Washington, July 9 (ANI): The restoration of a 2,000-year-old bronze sculpture of the famed ancient Greek athlete Apoxyomenos may help modern scientists understand how to prevent metal corrosion, discover the safest ways to permanently store nuclear waste, and understand other perplexing problems.
That’s the conclusion of a new study on the so-called “biomineralization” of Apoxyomenos.
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Government presents National Mineral Awards 2007 to 17 achievers
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Seventeen geologists, engineers and technologists were honoured on Friday with the National Mineral Awards-2007.
The awards are given for outstanding contributions in the fields of mineral discovery and explorations, fundamental and applied geosciences and mining and allied disciplines.
Presenting the awards, Union Minister of Mines Sis Ram Ola called for additional capital [...]
