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Characteristics of Earth Sciences

Earth science is the field of study which is mainly focused on the lithosphere that is solid Earth, its water and air. However, earth science encompasses all other sciences, including geologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric sciences.  Before we understand the relationship between earth sciences and anthropology, let us understand the meaning of Earth sciences. What are […]

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Brahmagupta

Brahmagupta during 598-668 AD made contributions by reinforcing Aryabhata’s theory that a new day begins at midnight. Brahmagupta was an astronomer and Mathematician.  He wrote an important treatise on mathematics and astronomy in Brahmasphutasiddhanta in 628 AD.  Brahmagupta began to apply algebra to astronomical problems. Brahmagupta gave solutions for the general linear equation, two equivalent

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Bluetongue Virus: Detection Kits

With the discharge of diagnostic kits by ICAR-IVRI, early identification & isolation of the infected animals are recommended to control the disease. On 15th October 2019, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, hosted the launch of ELISA kits. One to diagnose bluetongue virus in goats, buffalo, camels & cattle. While the other is for Japanese

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Biotechnology

Biotechnology implies the use of living organisms or enzymes from organisms to supply the merchandise and tactics beneficial to humans. In easy phrases, it’s for the usage of biology to resolve issues and make beneficial merchandise. It is a commercial utility of residing organisms or enzymes and their organic tactics along with biochemistry, microbiology and

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Bhaskara-II

Bhaskara-II was another influential mathematician from Medieval times. He was a twelfth-century Indian maths wizard known as Bhaskaracharya. One of his important pieces of work was the Siddhanta Siromani consisting of four parts: Leelavati- Dealing with arithmetic and geometry. Bijaganita- A treatise on algebra Graha Ganita-deals with astronomy. Goladhyaya-deals with astronomy. Bhaskara-II had been a

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Bhaskara I

The Vedic era marked the beginning of a new era of advancement in science and technology. During the Vedic period, science emerged from the religious level. Vedic people influenced the development of Indian science. Natural phenomena in the framework of rainfall, the appearance of the sun, the moon, changes in season, and agriculture began with

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