PEM Fuel Cell

PEM Fuel cell refers to Proton exchange membrane fuel cells. They are also known as Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. The PEM cells were recently in news for the reason that they are the leading candidate to replace the ..

International Cancer Genome Consortium

International Cancer Genome Consortium is an alliance of laboratories that is trying to produce a definitive list of the genetic mutations that cause cancer. The ICGC was launched in 2008 to coordinate large-scale cancer genome studies in tumours from 50 ..

Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)

In 2006, the beekeepers in United States noticed that lots of beehives were dying for no clear reason. A month later, similar phenomenon was witnessed in Europe also. The scientists use the term “Colony Collapse Disorder” (CCD) to describe what ..

Square Kilometer Array

For many years, two groups of countries, one consisting of Australia and New Zealand, and one of several sub-Saharan countries led by South Africa, have polished their competing proposals to host the Square Kilometre Array, a huge, 1.9 billion dollar ..

Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography

What is Tomography? Tomography refers to imaging by sections or sectioning, through the use of any kind of penetrating wave. A device used in tomography is called a tomograph, while the image produced is a tomogram. The method is used ..

RCH scheme

RCH refers to Reproductive and Child Health Project. Under this Scheme, supplies of drugs, equipments and other consumables are made to Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and other First Referal Units (FRUs), as appropriate, for providing maternal and child health ..