Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees

Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees

Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees

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The quest to create nuclear fusion may have come a step closer when scientists heated solid matter to two million degrees with the world`s most powerful X-ray laser, a study has reported.

Gingrich calls for moon base, space contests

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Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich called on Wednesday for a base on the moon and an expanded federal purse for prize money to stimulate private-sector space projects.

Diesel cars guzzling 40% of segment`s fuel: CSE

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Increased use of diesel by cars means enhanced public health risks and greater revenue losses due to the under-priced and under-taxed fuel.

A robot which moves on a ball

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Ballbots are robots designed to move on a single sphere instead of wheels.

Cloud-based tablet solution for students launched

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Sam Pitroda, advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Wednesday launched the country`s first cloud-based tablet solution for school students called `e-tutor tablet`.

Dolphins are multilingual!

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Dolphins are multilingual -- at least in their sleep, scientists have found.

Apple beat Google smartphones in US

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Nokia`s flagship Lumia 800 model failed to break into top 10 smartphones sold in Britain by the end of the fourth quarter.

Delhi`s high-rises vulnerable to Himalayan quake

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Tall buildings in Delhi will come crashing down if a strong earthquake occurs in the northwest region of the Himalayas.

`Flying dinosaurs wore plumage of black feathers`

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A winged dinosaur long thought to be a "missing link" in the evolution of birds may have been adorned with black feathers just like modern birds, scientists have found.

Double celestial treat for sky gazers tomorrow

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Sky gazers are in for a double celestial treat on the evening of the Republic Day as Venus and Moon will converge in for a beautiful conjunction, apart from seeing our natural satellite`s ashen glow.

How birds avoid hitting trees

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Birds don`t have to bother about overcrowded roads, but they do stick to a speed limit to avoid hitting trees or other objects.

New clue to chemical origins of life discovered

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Scientists have shed light on the origin of the carbohydrates (sugars) that form the building blocks of life.

Cambridge scientist `debunks` flying myth

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A scientist at Cambridge University has debunked the long-held myth about how aircraft stay aloft.

3-tier chips to drive more powerful computing

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Scientists are developing a chip with three or more processors stacked vertically to ensure an unprecedented speed, memory and calculating power, better functionality and wireless connectivity, reveals a study.

Over 40 new species found in South American forest

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More than 40 species of creatures that scientists believe to be new to science have been discovered in tropical forests of a tiny South American country.

Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand

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A New Zealand judge ordered the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be held in custody for another month on Wednesday, saying the suspected Internet pirate posed a significant flight risk.

Facebook forces Timeline; tips to hide users` past

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Facebook will start requiring people to switch to a new profile format known as Timeline, making photos, links and personal musings from the past much easier to find.

Space Shuttle Discovery headed to the Smithsonian

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The Smithsonian`s National Air and Space Museum is preparing to welcome the space shuttle Discovery into its collection.
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