Small Planet Named After An Indian Scientist

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A minor planet in the solar system, which earlier bore just the number 5718 CD4, has now been named after Kollam-based scientist Dr Sainudeen Pattzhy.

Pattazhy, who teaches zoology at a local college, has carried out pioneering research on many environment related issues such as the phenomenon of ‘red rain’ which occurred in Kerala in 2001-the control of mosquitoes, the eco biology of ‘sacred groves’, and the health hazards posed by mobile phone towers. Read more

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