Genuine concern

The article Ozone Truths (September 4) did a yeoman’s job by enlightening us with news that the ozone layer is not getting depleted anymore. It was heartening to know that two UN agencies have compiled this research work and given us a new perspective on the whole thing. This means that humans are, after all, interested in making the world a better place to live in. We should not give up until more authentic results are achieved. In any case, here’s thanking the Greens for their genuine concern.

Arta Mishra
Cuttack

Making waves

The article Long Live Transistors (September 18) gave me immense pleasure to know that scientist Sumit Mazumdar has made a breakthrough, where a single organic molecule can replace the silicon based transistor. It seems that the ultra light and small-sized breed of computers can be manufactured by using these transistors. However, what struck me was the fact that most of these talented scientists of Indian origin are working abroad. Something needs to be done to encourage them and support them financially so that they do not migrate to the US and serve their own country.

B.N. Bose
Dum Dum Road

Worth taking note

The fiction spun around Harry Potter (A Worm for Potter, September 25) and the endangered Giant Palouse Earthworm was a great read. It made us wonder how many such small, little creatures worth taking note crawl around the earth. But we simply don’t care when they are around and in abundance. It is only when their absence makes an impact on our daily existence that we start thinking of conservation measures. Why can’t we be proactive in matters of species conservation?

Simrana Fatima
Calcutta

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