Monday, January 23, 2012

Megaupload shutdown unlikely to deter piracy

Megaupload shutdown unlikely to deter piracy

Megaupload shutdown unlikely to deter piracy

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The crackdown on file-sharing site Megaupload is expected to do little to reduce overall piracy of music, software and Hollywood movies, while potentially stifling emerging means of distributing content online.

Google`s 4Q lobbying bill triples to $3.76 million

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Google`s US lobbying bill more than tripled to $3.76 million in the fourth quarter.

Weaker sun will not delay global warming: Study

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A weaker sun over the next 90 years is not likely to significantly delay a rise in global temperature caused by greenhouse gases, a report said Monday.

Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

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Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is bombarding Earth with radiation with more to come.

New airless tyres that never go flat

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Manufacturer Bridgestone has developed a prototype of airless tyre that never goes flat.

Digital comics launched for Aakash tablets

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Indian Army Chief V K Singh today launched the digital version of Indian War Comics (IWC), which will be available for users of upcoming version of Aakash tablet PC.

PM Manmohan Singh`s Office debuts on Twitter

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s Office made its debut on popular microblogging site Twitter today.

Large dome of fresh water detected in Arctic Ocean

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With the help of ESA satellites, scientists have discovered that a large dome of fresh water has been building up in the Arctic Ocean over the last 15 years.

Fission rockets, the gen next in space exploration

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Fission rockets could be a vital stepping-stone technology towards the next generation of interstellar space exploration.

Why Mexican cavefish turned blind

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Several populations of cavefish have constantly and independently, lost their eyesight and pigmentation.

Now, cool semiconductors using laser light

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New method to cool semiconductor membranes using laser light has been developed.

Venus and Moon pairing up on Jan 26

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There will be a `pairing` of the Moon and Venus.

Scientists developing salt-resistant rice

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Scientists are developing a salt-resistant rice variety after a huge tsunami last year hit paddy fields in Japan leaving behind a salty sludge.

Google Plus user base crosses 90 million mark

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Google`s online social networking service `Google Plus` has crossed 90 million users mark since its launch in June.

Over 1.20 lakh migratory birds descend on Pong Dam

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More than 1.20 lakh migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asian countries have descended on Pong Dam Lake.

Oceans acidified by human CO2 emissions

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Human-induced carbon dioxide emissions for the past 100 to 200 years have already raised acidity of world’s oceans far.

Soon: A Star Trek-style medical scanner!

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A star trek-style medical scanner is a major step towards achieving a goal.

Origins of our earliest oxygen-breathing ancestors

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Scientists have shed light on a bacterial enzyme that offers clues on the origins of our earliest oxygen-breathing ancestors.

Geoengineering may improve global food security

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Reflecting sunlight away from the Earth to combat global warming will more likely have a positive impact on global food production rather than negative, a new study has revealed.

Sony top contender for Olympus equity tie

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Sony Corp is the leading contender among firms jostling for an equity stake in Olympus Corp.
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