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Drishti: Accenture’s AI-powered initiative to help the visually impaired
The solution, called Drishti, was developed as a part of Accenture's focus on Tech4Good.
30 Jul 2017 10:40 AM
Why we need a science column
A science column stands at the confluence of great efforts.
28 Jul 2017 1:05 AM
A smartphone that charges via body movements
Scientists have developed an ultra-thin device that can power your smartphone, fitness tracker and other gadgets using movements.
24 Jul 2017 11:17 AM
Here’s what the world’s sharpest laser looks like
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt has developed a laser with a linewidth of only 10 mHz.
02 Jul 2017 9:17 AM
‘Hackers can guess passwords, PINs from brainwaves’
Researchers, who discovered this flaw, suggested that brainwave-sensing headsets need better security.
01 Jul 2017 8:57 AM
Chip that monitors dangers of germs, pollutants
Known as a 'lab on a chip' — it monitors health and exposure to dangerous bacteria, viruses and pollutants.
14 Jun 2017 3:47 PM
2D mangets discovery opens up a world of potential applications
Magnetic materials form the basis of technologies that play increasingly pivotal roles in our lives today.
13 Jun 2017 5:35 PM
Construction starts on world's largest telescope
The size of the ELT has the potential to transform our understanding of the universe.
27 May 2017 9:23 AM
Winds and shock waves top list of most hazardous asteroid effects
A new study has found that violent winds and shock waves are the most dangerous effects produced by Earth-impacting asteroids.
21 Apr 2017 3:58 PM
Mind reading tech that predicts thoughts
The technology can recognise the numbers zero to nine with 90 percent accuracy using electroencephalogram (EEG) readings.
20 Apr 2017 4:04 PM
Adopt a piece of Earth through NASA's new campaign
NASA is celebrating Earth Day through their “Adopt the Planet” campaign, wherein users can virtually adopt a piece of Earth.
17 Apr 2017 3:52 PM
Mystic Mantra: Yoga — The art to find yourself
You are missing out because you identified yourself with something.
07 Apr 2017 2:26 AM
Fungus that devours plastic may help clean environment
Humans are producing ever greater amounts of plastic much of which ends up as garbage.
02 Apr 2017 12:49 PM
Measure male fertility using this device
Scientists have developed a new smartphone-based device to measure semen quality.
24 Mar 2017 4:48 PM
US: Texas mulls laws allowing religion in science class
Texas is one of 8 US states where such laws have been proposed since the beginning of the year.
16 Mar 2017 8:35 AM
Intex to start selling Aqua handsets
The Delhi High Court has allowed major mobile phone maker 'Intex' to sell its Aqua brand handsets and accessories in the local market.
14 Mar 2017 8:44 AM
New species of microbes found breeding on mobile phones
The startling finding is by scientists of the government-owned National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) in Pune.
07 Mar 2017 11:01 AM
Science is proof that people pee in pools
Health benefits of swimming far outweigh health risks of pee in public pools.
05 Mar 2017 10:57 AM
Karnataka pushes Biotech event back to November
The event has been put on hold this year to make it “bigger and better”.
04 Feb 2017 6:23 AM
Girls believe boys are more brilliant
Study shows 6-year-olds are influenced by stereotypes that brilliance is a male trait.
28 Jan 2017 4:41 AM
Columns
Bollywood extravaganza and political uncertainty share themes of vanity, power and unexpected outcomes
As the world watches elections in the US, UK, & India, the outcomes remain unpredictable, marked by defections & geopolitical tensions
The Iranian port of Chabahar, crucial for Indo-Iranian trade & regional connectivity, is up for major upgrades under a new 10-year agreement
Home Ministry seeks input to modernize pre-Independence laws, Official Secrets Act and Explosive Substances Act, amid electoral backdrop