Days On Earth Have Shortened Because of Japan Earthquake

The massive earthquake that rocked Japan on 11th March has not only devastated human life and economy, but has also shortened the length of a day on the Earth. It has also shifted the mass of the planet and shortened the day of the Earth by a fraction.A scientific analysis has shown that the intense temblor generated from the earthquake has increased the spin of the Earth. As a result, the length of the 24 hours day has become shortened by 1.8 microseconds. This has been observed...

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Scientists of MIT develops low-cost artificial leaf which can produce electricity!!!

 According to TG Daily MIT scientists have created what they say is the world's first practical 'artificial leaf', a solar cell the size of a playing card that mimics photosynthesis."A practical artificial leaf has been one of the Holy Grails of science for decades. We believe we have done it," says team leader Daniel Nocera."The artificial leaf shows particular promise as an inexpensive source of electricity for homes of the poor in developing countries. Our goal is to make each home its own...

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Moon to come closet to earth on March 19 after 18 years!!!!

Rare celestial event will happen on 19 March. At that time, the full moon will appear and the distance to the nearest position to earth. This phenomenon can only happen once every 18 years.On March 19, 2011, the moon will be at the closest distance to Earth at the same time almost simultaneously with the peak of the full moon.Based on astronomical data, on the same day at 19:10 GMT distance of 356,577 kilometers of the moon with the earth. An hour earlier, the peak full moon occurred on March 19...

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