Bluetooth `Big Brother` tracks festival-goers
Researchers are hoping their findings will launch a new generation of tracking devices.

Embryonic stem cells and reprogrammed skin cells distinguishable
There 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 computer
An 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, Milan
Renault-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 safety
Japan`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 buildings
Rescue 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 leaf
An international team of researchers has achieved the first step in converting solar energy using an ‘artificial leaf’.