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Single carbon nanotube is fully functional radio, receiving music over standard radio bandwidth Harnessing the electrical and mechanical properties of the carbon nanotube, a team of researchers has crafted a working radio from a single fiber of that material, according to Eurekalert, the news service of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Fixed between two electrodes, the vibrating tube successfully performed the four critical roles of a radio--antenna, tunable filter, amplifier and demodulator--to tune in a radio signal generated in the room and play it back through an attached speaker. Functional across a bandwidth widely used for commercial radio, the tiny device could have applications far beyond novelty, from radio-controlled devices that could flow in the human bloodstream to highly efficient, miniscule, cell phone devices. Developed at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems, a research team led by Alex Zettl o

NEW DELHI: Salman Butt struck an aggressive 83 as Pakistan warmed up for the limited-overs series against India with a seven-wicket victory Friday against a Delhi XI. Batting at No. 3, Butt slammed 13 fours and a six off 84 deliveries before retiring when Pakistan was on course for victory. Chasing Delhi's 50-over total of 213 for nine, Pakistan coasted to 215 for three in 42.5 overs with Misbah-ul-Haq (39) and Yaseer Hammed (33 not out) lending support to Butt. Winning the toss, Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik asked the Delhi XI to bat first, preferring to give his bowlers a chance of striking rhythm ahead of the five-match one-day series beginning Monday in the northeastern city of Gauhati. Vice-captain Younis Khan (2-24) was the most successful bowler of the match, being the only one to claim two wickets in the game. Pace spearheads Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul took a wicket apiece . The Delhi XI got off to a torrid start, losing captain Gautam Gambhir and opening partner Akash Chop

NDTV Correspondent Friday, November 2, 2007 (Mumbai) The Food and Drug Administration conducted raids in Andheri West and seized a 1000 litres of adulterated milk today. The team raided five spots within a one km radius and arrested three people- all migrants from Andhra Pradesh. The culprits bought milk, poured out half the milk by punching a hole in the bag and filled in water before resealing it. Milk bags from reputed milk companies like Amul, Gokul and Mahanand were found to be tampered with. The adulterated milk was then supplied to the residents of plush societies in the neighbourhood. Earlier this year the FDA had revealed that nearly 25 per cent of the milk produced in the state was adulterated. Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil had blamed the FDA for the milk adulteration rackets flourishing in the state. Credits NDTV