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Coimbatore farmer gets high yield of tomatoes, using green house technology Coimbatore, Nov 20: Green house technology is getting popular among the farmers in Tamil Nadu, where a farmer has reaped rich dividends by growing tomatoes with this technology.

Defects in carbon nanotubes could lead to improved charging for cell phones Washington, November 20 : Scientists have discovered that defects in carbon nanotubes could lead to supercapacitors that could possibly be used for improving charge and energy storage systems in portable electronic devices such as cell phones.

Wireless smart home comes closer to reality Washington, November 20 : A team of scientists has proposed a smart home network system that works by integrating well-known Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology into the Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGi) to allow people to access a video monitoring and media system throughout their household or even remotely.

CO2 emissions caused by humans rise 2 percent despite global financial crisis Washington, November 19 : A new research has determined that despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2 per cent in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon per capita per year.

Why bird flu has not become a pandemic Washington, Nov 19 : A new study by American and British scientists has tried to explain why bird flu has not become a pandemic disease.

New discovery can speed up development of Parkinson's drugs Washington, Nov 19 : Scientists from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research have made a novel discovery that can speed up the development of more effective Parkinson's drugs.

Study examines how viruses attack bacteria Washington, Nov 19 : Scientists say they are investigating how some viruses, known for attacking humans and animals, instead attack bacteria.

Innovation should be collective effort : Prof Balaram Bangalore, Nov 19 : Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director B Balaram today said the need of the hour was to creats an innovative eco-system in academic institutions.

Air pollution takes a toll on blood vessels Washington, Nov 18 : Air pollution apparently has short and long-term ill effects on the health and resiliency of blood vessels, a study has found.

New climate treaty could save some species, but increase risk to others Washington, November 17 : Scientists believe that plans to be discussed at the forthcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen to cut deforestation in developing countries could save some species from extinction, but inadvertently increase the risk to others.

Rwandan lake runs risk of turning into freshwater time bomb Washington, November 17 : Scientists have expressed their fears that Lake Kivu, the freshwater lake system bordering Rwanda and the Republic of Congo, runs the risk of turning into a freshwater time bomb because of a dangerous level of carbon dioxide and methane gas.

Cellphone use reduces pedestrian safety Washington, Nov 17 : Walking while talking on the cell phone makes a person more vulnerable to accident, according to a new study.

What makes pandemic H1N1 tick Washington, November 17 : Scientist have come one step closer to understanding why the pandemic H1N1 virus, commonly known as 'swine flu,' is lower than expected in older adults as it continues to evolve.

Right-handed chimps provide clues to origin of human language Washington, November 17 : A new study of right-handed chimpanzees is providing clues to scientists about the origin of the human language.

Sterile mosquitoes could ward off malaria Washington, Nov 17 : The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), the release of sexually sterile male insects to wipe out a pest population, could be a potential solution to the problem of malaria, reveals a new study.

Customizing electric cars for cost-effective urban commuting Washington, Nov 17 : Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute have come up with a novel approach of customizing electric cars for cost-effective commuting.

Soon, 'time-travelling' browsing technology to navigate web's past London, Nov 17 : A 'time-travelling' web browsing technology is being pioneered at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico to make it simpler to find old versions of web pages.

Experts concern over future of Science in India Tirupati, Nov 17 : The Science is going to be vaccum if Science researchers will not be encouraged in the country, Hyderabad-headquartered Shanta Biotechnics Limited Managing Director K Varaprasada Reddy cautioned.

How to make outer space a safer place Washington, November 16 : A new report has flagged a series of recommendations to help address the orbital debris concern, and other issues that can assure enhanced security in space for all.

Wolves rode icebergs to travel to Falkland Islands, say biologists Washington, November 16 : A team of biologists has solved the mystery contemplated by Charles Darwin in 1835 about how a wolf-like species got on the Falkland Islands, determining that it might have come to the islands on icebergs.

A breakthrough that may change world's thinking on what light is capable of Washington, November 16 : Scientists at the University of Adelaide have discovered that light within optical fibers can be squeezed into much tighter spaces than was previously believed possible, which is a breakthrough that could change the world's thinking on what light is capable of.

Archaeologists discover three Byzantine era tombs in Syrian cave Washington, November 15 : An archaeological team has discovered three Byzantine era tombs in a cave in Wadi al-Zahab, Syria.

Rosetta comet chaser captures spectacular image of Earth Paris, November 16 : The OSIRIS instrument on ESA's (European Space Agency's) Rosetta comet chaser recently captured a spectacular image of the Earth.

Ozone bubble method to remove polluted oil sheen from water Washington, Nov 16 : The oil sheen frequently seen on polluted water can now be removed thanks to a new ozone bubble method developed by an University of Utah engineer.

Study demonstrates associations between rainfall, temperature, dengue Washington, Nov 16 : A new study has found little evidence to show that factors like local rainfall and temperature have a significant impact on the incidence of dengue.

Prioritizing low-cost, simple health measures can cut early deaths worldwide Washington, Nov 16 : Scaling up simple, low-cost health measures involving basic maternal and newborn care can save the lives of almost a third of the children under age five who die each year, suggests a leading aid agency World Vision.

Google unveils social search function Hamburg, Nov 15 : Google is testing a new social search function to make it easier for people find their friends' blogs and twitter feeds.

Leonid meteor shower's best viewing before dawn on November 17 Washington, November 14 : Reports indicate that this year, the Leonid meteor shower best viewing will be in the hours before dawn on November 17.

YouTube says hi to high-definition San Francisco, Nov 14 : Online video site YouTube is to introduce high definition video capabilities next week in a move that marks another milestone in the transformation of the internet into a full-fledged video viewing platform.

There is plenty of water on the moon, NASA confirms By Arun Kumar, Washington, Nov 13 : There is indeed water on the moon - as first indicated by India's maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan - and plenty of it, US space scientists said Friday on the basis of impacts made by a new satellite.

Modernization does affect kids' cognitive development Washington, Nov 13 : A new cross-cultural study has shown that societal and technological changes do affect children's thinking skills.

Convention to focus on wide range of sub disciplines Visakhapatnam, Nov 13 : The ninth National Convention of Chemistry Teachers and Emerging Advances in Chemistry will be held here on November 14 and 15.

New software for rendering cloaked objects Washington, Nov 13 : Scientists from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany have developed software that may help know what a partially or completely cloaked object would look like in real life.

Experiments on for creating artifical rain in India Chandigarh, Nov 12 : Creation of artificial rain during drought periods may begin a reality in India, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is engaged in conducting cloud seeding experiments.

Tech for life estimation of aircraft Bangalore, Nov 12 : A state-of-the-art technology backed by hard and irrefutable data using special high end computer based simulation could accurately determine the life of a machine or any equipment for that matter ranging from generator starters to mechanical systems in an aircraft,ProSim Managing Director Shamasundar today said.

New PC delivers older adults to the digital age London, Nov 12 : Older adults, who find working on computer a complicated task, a new PC with simplified desktop may offer hope.

Cyclone, typhoon, hurricane - what's the difference? Read on the difference between cyclone, typhoonn and hurricane.

New live oral cholera vaccine developed by Indian scientists Kolkata, Nov.11 : Scientists from three Indian institutes have developed a new live oral cholera vaccine from non-virulent innocuous strain, which was modified to formulate the vaccine.

Hazardous golf balls take 1,000 years to decompose: Scientists London, Nov. 11 : Golf balls are proving to be a huge environmental hazard, as they take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose naturally, according to scientists.

Finlike design can create smaller transistors and powerful computer chips Washington, November 11 : Purdue University researchers are making progress in developing a new type of transistor that uses a finlike structure instead of the conventional flat design, possibly enabling engineers to create faster and more compact circuits and computer chips.

Teenage obesity linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk in women Washington, Nov 10 : Obese teenage women are two times more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults than female teens who are not fat, says a new study.

Using hands-free phones while driving 'as distracting as hand-held' Wellington, Nov 9 : Using a hands-free phone behind the wheel is as distracting as using a hand-held phone, says a new report.

Oz students' 'pro-rape' Facebook page shut after criticism Sydney, November 09 : A 'pro-rape' page on Facebook started by students from the University of Sydney has been shut after receiving harsh criticism.

Flaunt your pins in micro shorts Melbourne, Nov 8 : Want to show off your pins? Well, then adding micro shorts to your wardrobe could be an excellent idea.

Proven method can significantly reduce energy consumption in street lighting Washington, November 8 : Scientists have demonstrated in multiple field tests that, by using what they describe as a Unified System of Photometry, a street lighting system can be designed to reduce energy use while maintaining or improving perceptions of visibility, safety, and security.

Nitrogen loss threatens desert plant life Washington, November 8 : In a new research, scientists have determined that as the climate gets warmer, arid soils lose nitrogen as gas, which could lead to deserts with even less plant life than they sustain today.

Now, video game that improves intelligence Washington, Nov 8 : A new video game developed by an online gaming site along with scientists from University of Michigan has been found to improve intelligence.

How to include aging population in the technology revolution Washington, Nov 8 : While technology has opened newer avenues for youngsters and working adults, the same doesn't hold true for the aging population.

Chemical that regulates circadian rhythm identified Washington, Nov 8 : Scientists from University of Southern California have identified a chemical that appears to play a vital role in regulation of body's circadian rhythm.

Track record of ancient apocalyptic prophecies quashes gravity of 2012 prediction Washington, November 7 : In a new research, a theologist has said that mankind has nothing to worry about the world ending in 2012, as prophesized by the ancient Mayans, as many ancient cultures have given such predictions earlier in history, and all have proven to be wrong.

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