Bluetooth `Big Brother` tracks festival-goersResearchers are hoping their findings will launch a new generation of tracking devices.
Embryonic stem cells and reprogrammed skin cells distinguishableThere are differences between embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells.
New instrument can detect explosives up to 100 meters Scientists have developed a new explosives detector with incredible sensitivity and a range of up to 100 meters that could save lives and thwart the efforts of terrorists.
Next generation fireworks turn out to be more `greener’A team of scientists is working on a new generation of eco friendly pyrotechnics that produce less smoke and use fewer toxic metals.
Researchers edge closer to optical computerAn optical transistor, successfully crafted from a single molecule, brings researchers a step closer to an optical computer, which would be much faster and more powerful than existing counterparts.
Scientists make virus-resistant grapevines Scientists are making certain plants resistant to the “Grapevine fanleaf virus” GFLV by genetic engineering.
Renault to test electric cars in Paris, MilanRenault-Nissan will hold large-scale tests for its new electric cars in the Paris and Milan regions next year ahead of planned mass production from 2012, the Franco-Japanese auto group said Thursday.
Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safetyJapan`s near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making device, according to an official.
Robotic rat to search survivors through rubble and burning buildingsRescue teams are all set to get a run for their money, for scientists have now unveiled a pioneering robotic rat that could search through rubble and burning buildings for survivors – using only its whiskers.
First step towards converting solar energy using artificial leafAn international team of researchers has achieved the first step in converting solar energy using an ‘artificial leaf’.