Brain Waves

The Indian Space Research Organisation has proved its mettle once again with the launch of RISAT – 2. An imaging satellite meant for tracking all the features taking place on earth. The RISAT – 2 is unique because it possesses imaging characteristics that are capable of penetrating even through clouds or fog. Additionally this radar imaging satellite performs 24×7 be it day or night. It is an Israeli-built satellite equipped with synthetic aperture radar. The satellite can keep a watch on minute details of the earth such as tracking ships and close monitoring of India’s borders. The satellite has a 90 minute orbital period.

The film “Over the Hedge” is an animated version about an ensemble of animals that come out of their hideout in the forest. These animated characters include a squirrel, the skunk, a few possums, a family of porcupines, and few more other animals. The erection of a hedge through the forest indicates the entry of human beings to which the animals are averse. They foresee the deprivation of food supply due to the presence of the hedge. The entry of the racoon RJ adds on to their woes. How the animated characters handle the twists and turmoil of life in the forest is what “Over the Hedge” is all about.

Our brain is our commander-in-charge with regard to our behaviour and the action we do. A technology involving neuroimaging and known as brain mapping taken in images of the brain. Brain mapping investigates and maps out those regions of the brain where some kind of memory action has taken place to a set of neuroscience-based techniques. It helps in finding out if an accused is aware about an event by checking if it is stored in his brain. The stimuli provided to get response from the brain is usually pictures or sounds. The suspect is fixed with sensors on to his head and then subjected to the stimuli. If there is electrical activity going on in the brain then it implies that the person has some kind of involvement with the stimulus.

This flamboyant tennis player was the youngest to win the Wimbeldon at the age of 17 in 1985. He beat Kevin Curren in the Wimbledon finals. Becker, a German, was a good serve and volley player. That proves his track record in grass courts championships like Wimbledon and Queens Club. He had an unmatched rivalry with Ivan Lendl and this rivalry denied Ivan Lendl the only Grand Slam he has not won, the Wimbledon. Apart from being supremely agile, his cross court coverage abilities amazed many. His top spin backhand shot was his best. Another famous on court rivalry was with Stefan Edberg.

Singapore was a part of United Kingdom first and then a part of Malaysia. It got its independence from Malaysia in 1965. Since Singapore does not have any manufacturing facilities, it relies upon all the countries for imports. This helped Singapore become a major trading hub in a short span of time. One interesting fact about Singapore is that it buys water from Malaysia as they don’t have portable water for 3 cents per thousand gallons and treat the water and sell it back to Malaysia for 5 cents per thousand gallons. The major sources of income are from the port and tourism.