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Scientists use lasers to put a shine on metals Washington, November 7 : Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen, Germany, have developed a way of automating the polishing work on metals, by using lasers.

eStadium app brings replays, chat features to smartphones Washington, Nov 7 : Watching a match live from the stands might be an exciting experience, but it does not allow you to have instant replays, or share opinions about the game with friends.

Science festival in Rishikesh from Nov 12 Dehra Dun, Nov 7 : Around 200 young scientists will take part in the Science Festival to be held at Rishikesh on November 12-16.

Award-winning laser-powered robotic climber paves way for 'space elevator' London, November 7 : A laser-powered robotic climber has won 900,000 dollars NASA prize in a competition designed to spur technology for a future elevator to space.

Now, iPhone app to decipher meaning behind baby's cries Melbourne, Nov 6 : An iPhone application called the Cry Translator claims to successfully interpret the meaning of a baby's cries.

Google Dashboard would tell how much it knows about you London, Nov 6 : In a bid to allay growing concerns over Internet privacy, Google has unveiled a new service- Dashboard-that would allow users to see what information it holds on them.

New SMS technology to offer smart apps to basic cellphones in India London, November 05 : People who can't afford sophisticated cell phones have a reason to smile-a new technology will bring internet-based services to the most basic handsets.

Novel computer software may improve human, object detection technology Washington, Nov 4 : Scientists from the University of Missouri are working on a novel software that would enable computers to search inside videos, detect humans and specific objects, and perform other video analysis tasks.

How to block stealthy malware attacks Washington, Nov 4: Researchers from North Carolina State University have devised a novel way to block rootkits, one of the most insidious types of malware, preventing them from taking over computer systems.

Mite discovered by Indians is a new genus, say US scientists New Delhi, Nov 3: US scientists say a new mite discovered by their counterparts at the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and christened Mangalaus represents "a new genus".

Get live news on your mobile as you get on TV New Delhi, Nov 3: English news channel NewsX has now made its videos available on mobile phones with just a 30-second delay from what is seen on the TV. The service is primarily aimed at "tech-savvy" and "corporate people", says spokesperson Ajatshatru Singh.

Robo fish may soon monitor water quality Washington, November 3 : In a new research, scientists at the Michigan State University (MSU) are developing robots that use advanced materials to swim like fish to probe underwater environments and monitor water quality.

Junk food diet 'can give you depression' London, November 2 : People who indulge in diets high in processed food face an increased risk of depression, says a new study.

Electronic tools can help improve health care processes Washington, Nov 1 : A new study has revealed that the use of electronic tools and technology applications can significantly help improve people's health care processes.

What makes spider webs sticky London, Nov 1 : Scientists at the University of Wyoming say they have unravelled the secret of what makes spider webs sticky.

MRSA strain linked to high mortality rates Washington, Nov 1 : A new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital study has shown that a strain of MRSA that causes bloodstream infections is five times more lethal than other strains and has shown to have some resistance to the potent antibiotic drug vancomycin.

Scientists using gene therapy to stall Huntington's disease Washington, Nov 1 : Scientists from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have suggested a gene therapy that is capable of stalling the development of Huntington's disease.

The friendly dashboard robo that can make driving a pleasure London, Oct 31 : Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a robot that is sensitive to driver's moods and habits, and can revolutionise the way you interact with your car.

Atomic Energy Commission chief Kakodkar to retire Nov 30 Mumbai, Oct 30: Eminent scientist Anil Kakodkar, who played a strategic role in clinching the India-US civilian nuclear deal last year, will retire as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Nov 30.

Latest farming techniques for India advocated Chennai, Oct 30 : Increasing farm productivity through latest farming methods, new storage technologies and manufacturing value-added food products should be focus areas for India, speakers at a food conference said here Friday.

China unveils its fastest supercomputer New Delhi, October 30 : China has unveiled its fastest supercomputer, which at its peak speed can do more than one quadrillion calculations per second, known as a petaflop.

New technology can 'cool' laptops London, Oct 30 : Heating up of your laptop will soon be a thing of the past, for researchers have developed a new technology that could help keep it cool.

22nd Kerala Science Congress from Jan 28 to 31 Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 30 : The 22nd Kerala Science Congress will be organised at the Kerala Forest Research Institute at Peechi in Thrissur district from January 28 to 31, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Executive Vice President Dr E P Yesodharan said.

Cybre threats are escalating: McAfee study Hyderabad, Oct 29 : Though organisations are cutting their security budgets, cybre threats are escalating, according to a research study conducted by McAfee Inc.

Alteplase effective within 4.5 hrs: ECASS 3 Kolkata, Oct 28 : On account of World Stroke Day, which falls on October 29 this year; the Indian Stroke Association joined the Stroke Associations across the world in recognizing that Alteplase is effective even if it is administered within 4.5 hours of onset of ischaemic stroke.

Coming soon, 'World's Greatest Books Retold Through Twitter'! London, October 27 : Two students in the US have summarised the stories of some of the world's greatest literature in to 140-character messages using the popular microblogging site Twitter.

Fingerprint technology beats world's toughest tests London, Oct 27 : A technology that can identify partial, distorted, scratched, smudged or warped fingerprints in just a few seconds has scored top marks in the world's two toughest technical fingerprint tests.

Future Mars projects to use nuclear energy Moscow, Oct 27 : The only way to implement the future Mars manned exploration projects would be by using nuclear energy, said Russia's Energia Aerospace Corporation president Vitaly Lopota.

Future robots could have fingertips more sensitive than ours Edinburgh, October 26 : Thanks to research being carried out by Scottish scientists, robots of the future could have fingertips more sensitive than those of humans.

Now, device that retrieves secret texts 5yrs after being deleted! Melbourne, October 25 : Cheating partners have a cause to worry now, for experts can retrieve secret text messages from mobile phones five years after they were deleted.

Single shot of gene therapy could make kids with congenital blindness see London, Oct 25 : A single jab of genes that produce light-sensitive pigments can make children with congenital blindness see, according to a new study.

Gadget-mad UK families blamed for fuelling obesity epidemic among kids London, October 25 : A new research has held gadget-mad families responsible for the rise in overweight kids in the UK.

Scientists unearth fossil of 150 mln yr old squirrel-sized dino Sydney, October 25 : Scientists have unearthed the fossil of a 150 million year old tiny dinosaur, which would have weighed less than a kilogram and measured around 70 centimetres long, about the size of a squirrel, making it the second smallest dinosaur ever found.

Music enhances brain's ability to recognise sounds Washington, Oct 25 : Listening to music can significantly enhance human brain's ability to distinguish between various sounds, say researchers.

Scientists unlock secret of how lotus stays dry Washington, Oct 24 : How does the lotus stay dry even while growing in slime? This was a question that had intrigued scientists for ages. It took them an ultra high speed camera, a powerful microscope and an audio speaker to unlock the secret.

Current global warming unlike any other in the past Washington, Oct 24 : Current global warming seems to be unlike any other in the past, which were the outcome of natural processes, says new evidence unearthed by geologists.

New technique enables nano self-assembly Washington, October 24 : Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found a simple and yet powerfully robust way to induce nanoparticles to assemble themselves into complex arrays.

Scientists develop synthetic cell that also acts as tiny battery Washington, October 24 : Scientists have developed a highly simplified synthetic model cell that not only sheds light on the way certain real cells generate electric voltages, but also acts as a tiny battery that could offer a practical alternative to conventional solid-state energy-generating devices.

Google comes up with 'Got The Wrong Bob?' to avoid e-mail slip-ups London, October 24 : Google has introduced a new application to prevent users from making mistakes and sending their e-mails to the wrong recipient.

'No Frizz' promises to make frizzy hair history! London, Oct 23 : A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemist has developed a novel product that would soon spell the end of frizzy hair.

Microsoft launches Windows 7 in India New Delhi, Oct 22: World's leading IT major, Microsoft Corporation, today launched its latest computing operating system Windows 7 here.

Why '7' could be Microsoft's lucky number By Hitesh Raj Bhagat, Microsoft Thursday launched the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows 7. The problem is: a majority of current Windows users still use XP, which is getting to be nine years old now.

Now, rehab clinic for Internet addicts! London, October 22 : People running the risk of Internet addiction have help at hand with the first of its kind residential rehab clinic in the Seattle suburb of Fall City, Washington.

Microsoft launches Windows 7 in India New Delhi, Oct 22 : Software major Microsoft launched the latest version of the Windows operating system - Windows 7 - which the software major hopes will help reverse the losses incurred on account of the glitches in Windows Vista, launched earlier.

Novel carbon technology could make bicycle riding a smooth experience Washington, Oct 22 : Mountain biking would soon be as smooth as travelling in a luxury vehicle, thanks to Fraunhofer researchers who have developed a functionally-integrated bicycle seat post from carbon fiber composite materials (CFRP's-Carbon fiber reinforced plastics) that is ultra light and extraordinarily effective.

Logged rainforests can support as much biodiversity as virgin forest within 15 years Washington, October 21 : A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds, UK, has found that logged rainforests can support as much plant, animal and insect life as virgin forest within 15 years, if properly managed.

Chinese-made amphibious aircraft to take off in 2013 New Delhi, Oct 21 : The first Chinese-made large amphibious aircraft about the size of an Airbus 320 is scheduled to take off in 2013, and ready for mass production in 2015.

Mobile phone software to link global research London, Oct 21 : New mobile phone software will help epidemiologists and ecologists analyse data remotely and map findings across the world, without going to the lab.

Artificial muscles made of hydrogen can make domestic robots silent London, October 21 : Engineers have found a way to make domestic robots a lot quieter, by building them with artificial muscles that run on hydrogen, instead of noisy compressed-air pumps or electric motors.

Robot surrogate for blind will test visual prostheses Washington, Oct 20 : Scientists have created a remote-controlled robot that is able to simulate the 'visual' experience of a blind person who has been implanted with a visual prosthesis, such as an artificial retina.

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