Technology - general
Heating with powder and plastic wastes
05 Mar 2013
UK commits £88 mn for the world’s largest telescope
04 Mar 2013
The British government is taking a leading role in the construction of the world’s largest telescope in Chile for which it is contributing £88 million ($132 million).
Fujitsu unveils futuristic walking cane for the elderly
01 Mar 2013
The cane provides mobile navigation and health management services for the elderly who have difficulty leaving their homes but can now adopt an active lifestyle
Biometric traces enable bank cards identify cardholders
01 Mar 2013
Based on the chronological progression of the pen’s position, which is traced onto a graphic tablet or touchscreen while signing, the system ascertains if the cardholder’s signature is genuine
Locust-inspired vision for car sensors
01 Mar 2013
Taiwanese company unveils prototype of futuristic transparent smartphone
25 Feb 2013
Taken six years to develop, this futuristic looking smartphone is scratch- and shatter-proof since it is made out of conductive glass.
How human language could have evolved from birdsong
By By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Office | 25 Feb 2013
Synthetic molecule first electricity-making catalyst to use iron to split hydrogen gas
By By Mary Beckman | 23 Feb 2013
Smart agriculture
23 Feb 2013
Human cognition depends upon slow-firing neurons, Yale researchers find
By By Bill Hathaway | 22 Feb 2013
Scientists explore new ways to remove atmospheric CO2
By By Mark Shwartz | 20 Feb 2013
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions may not be enough to curb global warming. The solution could require carbon-negative technologies that actually remove large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere