Technology - general
IBM sets world record by creating high-efficiency solar cell
12 Feb 2010
IBM yesterday said that it had built a solar cell in which the key layer absorbs most of the light for conversion into electricity, made entirely of readily-available elements
Tata Motors testing hydrogen-powered buses, light trucks
11 Feb 2010
Tata Motors European Technical Centre has developed a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles and is currently undertaking trial runs of these buses and light trucks
No moratorium on field trials of GM crops, says government
05 Feb 2010
There is no proposal to enforce a moratorium on all open field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops, the environment ministry said today
Low carbohydrate meals after exercise may benefit diabetics
05 Feb 2010
New research from the University of Michigan shows that meals eaten after each exercise session have an important impact on controlling blood sugar.
NASA extends www out into space
25 Jan 2010
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station received a special software upgrade this week - personal access to the internet and the world wide web via the ultimate wireless connection
Apple accuses Nokia of stealing technology
12 Dec 2009
Tata Chemicals unveils least-cost water purifier
07 Dec 2009
The replaceable filter-based product, which is based on low-cost natural ingredients, delivers safe drinking water at Rs30 per month for a family of five.
LED lamps more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs: study
02 Dec 2009
A new study by the German lighting company Osram has finally provided clear evidence that LED bulbs beats incandescent lights that produce more heat and less light per unit of energy they consume.