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When put under pressure, plastic crystals of 'neopentylglycol' yield huge cooling effects- enough that they are competitive with conventional coolants.

Discovery of eco-friendly material for refrigerators and ACs

Researchers described the enormous thermal changes under pressure achieved with plastic crystals.

19 Apr 2019 11:12 AM

Vanadium and sulfur's small size and weight allow them to deliver a high capacity and energy density.

fast-charging lithium-ion batteries discovered

Researchers believe the function of lithium-ion batteries can be enhanced further.

18 Apr 2019 10:54 AM

CRISPR is the first human trials of the controversial gene editing technology. (Photo: Pixabay)

US researchers begin CRISPR gene editing trials on humans

CRISPR is a technique in which modifications are made at the DNA level with the potential to cure many diseases.

18 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

Scientists extracted fatty tissue from the patient and processed them to form diverse personalised bio-inks to 3D print the heart, complete with cells, blood vessels, ventricles, and chambers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist’s 3D print heart in major medical breakthrough

The scientists used fully personalised non-supplemented materials as bio-inks for 3D printing.

17 Apr 2019 11:46 AM

Seven in every ten consumers in India are willing to share a significant amount of personal data with banks and insurers in exchange for lower pricing.

7 of 10 Indians ready to share personal data in exchange for lower pricing

The data is part of a study which was based on a survey of 47,000 consumers in 28 markets.

11 Apr 2019 3:23 PM

Compromises usually occur when a hotel site sends confirmation emails with a link that has direct booking information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Two out of three hotels accidentally leak guests' personal data

Compromised personal information includes full names, email addresses, credit card details and passport numbers of guests.

11 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

"I think we need to have a platform in which industry, business, government departments, states, R&D institutions need to work together on a continuous basis on what all needs," DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek said. (Pics: File | Youtube)

We need a platform where all stakeholders work together: DPIIT Secy

This platform would look at the steps which need to be taken for industrial growth, Ramesh Abhishek said here at CII Annual Session 2019.

05 Apr 2019 3:12 PM

Indian Professor from Purdue University Shreyas Sen and Indian selected students Debayan Das, Shovan Maity and Baibhab Chatterjee carry out the research which say that the human body carries electrical signals well. Now these signals can be contained within close proximity of the body, thanks to new technology developed by Purdue university engineers.

Your body is your internet, and now it can't be hacked: Indian Professor Research

Researchers have protected your pacemaker, other medical tech from remote hacks before they happen.

16 Mar 2019 2:16 PM

Because of advances in Artificial Intelligence, education researchers and computer scientists have come up with ways to create smart systems that can observe and listen in on classrooms, and instantaneously analyze the quality of a teacher’s classroom delivery.

Artificial Intelligence creates more jobs, takes them away too

It is the ability to introspect and innovate outside the box that gives humans the edge over automatons.

12 Mar 2019 11:22 AM

The issue with the Angara A5 was brought to attention by scientists at rocket engine manufacturer Energomash in a paper ahead of a space conference later this month.

Russian scientists find defect in new heavy lift space rocket engine

The Angara A5, which was test-launched in 2014, is being developed to replace the Proton M as Russia’s heavy lift rocket.

19 Jan 2019 11:05 AM

‘Today's new slogan is Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan. I would like to add Jai Anusandhan to it,’ PM Modi said, while addressing the 106th Indian Science Congress in Jalandhar. (Photo: Twitter| @BJP4India)

PM adds ‘Jai Anusandhan’ to Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Vigyan

PM Modi asserted that strong research ecosystem must be developed in these universities and colleges.

03 Jan 2019 5:37 PM

Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research, the first legalisation of the drug in a region with some of the world’s strictest drug laws.

Marijuana legal for medical use and research in Thailand

Thailand parliament voted to amend Narcotic Act of 1979 in extra parliamentary session handling rush of bills before New Year’s holidays.

26 Dec 2018 12:24 PM

Smartphones will require to continuously improve in performance to allow users make the most of the apps used for various purposes.

India app engagement on the rise

Social Media apps lead the usage with as many as 76% of the users using them on a daily basis.

13 Dec 2018 12:19 PM

Object-based storage offers cost-effective and flexible modern data management that is often overlooked by Indian enterprises, according to IDC research.

Survey reveals 39% of Indian enterprises unaware of object storage

It is evident that enterprises in the region are facing huge issues concerning data storage costs and functionality.

11 Dec 2018 12:54 PM

The aircraft, called Version 2 EAD Airframe, or V2, weighs only 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg) with a wingspan of 16-1/2 feet (5 meters).

Plane with absolutely no moving parts takes flight

MIT engineers described successful flight tests at an indoor campus gymnasium of the unmanned airplane.

22 Nov 2018 10:05 AM

News, social media and gaming apps are the top 3 categories installed by Indian mobile users, according to a recent study conducted by MoMAGIC Technologies, a fast-paced, innovative, AI and Big data driven mobile tech firm.

Research claims Indian mobile users favor news, games and social media on mobiles

A research by MoMagic states that news, games and social apps are the top 3 app categories by Indian mobile users.

16 Nov 2018 4:00 PM

Cotton is widely grown around the world, with its fiber used to make textiles and the cottonseed used among other things to feed animals such as cattle and sheep that have multiple stomach chambers.

Modified cotton could be human food source

After cottonseed oil is extracted, the remaining high-protein meal from the new cotton plant can find many uses.

19 Oct 2018 10:13 AM

They also discovered that different regions of the brain are activated to analyse whether to believe what's being said by "in-group" and "out-group" members. (Photo: Pixabay)

We trust people with similar accents, says study

Research found trust-related decisions about accented speakers are more difficult due to our underlying bias for members of our own group.

19 Sep 2018 8:29 AM

Genetic sequencing tools can reveal a large number of mutations in a person's genome, but diagnosis typically focuses on identifying one primary mutation as the cause of a disorder. (Photo: Pixabay)

Family genetics vital to understand autism progression

Study revealed total amount of rare mutations in person's genome can explain why individuals with 1 disease can have multiple symptoms.

08 Sep 2018 6:48 PM

Study found rehabilitation professionals expressed positive perceptions of clinical practice guidelines but only small proportion of respondents used them. (Photo: AFP)

Researchers issue guidelines for traumatic brain injury patients

Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in promoting quality care for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

08 Sep 2018 6:32 PM

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