Technology - general
Cosmic 'dust factory' reveals clues to how stars are born
11 Jul 2017
Scientists have discovered a rich inventory of molecules at the centre of an exploded star for the very first time
Why strength depends on more than muscle
10 Jul 2017
Move over kerosene, solar lamps – GravityLight is here
By By Jagdeep Worah | 08 Jul 2017
A gravity-powered lamp designed for use in developing nations as a replacement for kerosene lamps, combines kinetic and potential energy — it uses a bag filled with a weight attached to a cord, which slowly descends similar to the weight drive in a cuckoo clock. By Jagdeep Worah
Obstructing the 'inner eye'
08 Jul 2017
LHC researchers find new subatomic particle
07 Jul 2017
Drones: smarter controls for border patrols
07 Jul 2017
An autonomous border-surveillance system that can collect, assess and act on data in real time -- and deploy drones on its own is underway
A computer that reads body language
07 Jul 2017
Self-powered system makes smart windows smarter
03 Jul 2017
Can humans live for over 115 years? New research sparks tussle
30 Jun 2017
In research that challenges recent claims that the upper limit to human longevity was 115 years, five groups of researchers have published a series of formal rebuttals that challenges the idea that humans are approaching a limit on longevity