Ancient Mexican script yields up its secrets
A hieroglyphic script in which the earliest Central American texts were written has been partly deciphered, thanks to an engraved slab found by …
New form of carbon opens up exciting possibilities
The discovery of a simple procedure for synthesis of a new crystalline form of carbon has opened up immense possibilities in the field of …
A long step forward in nerve communications
Agrin, a protein released by nerve cells, helps in triggering off the formation of a machinery through which neurons communicate.
Geysers can help predict quakes
Erratic eruptions of gushing hot springs have been recorded before the occurrence of tremors. Though scientists are not sure why this happens, …
Dead brain cells may be replaceable
Certain mouse brain cells have been found to be capable of producing neurons. Scientists say if similar cells are found to exist in the human …
New theory explains the evolution of sexes
An Oxford biologist says sexes exist to prevent chaos within cells during reproduction. And why only two sexes? Because life would get too …
And now, "calculating" babies
Babies less than six months old have the surprising abilities to distinguish shapes, sizes and colours. Now, a study indicates infants can even …
Scientists seek clues to properties of water
A molecular theory is being put forward to explain why water behaves the way it does, but proof still eludes the researchers.
Caught between athletes and technology
Technology is taking sports to new highs, triggering a debate on whether competitions should be between people or between machines.
Learning Sanskrit on computers
A software programme project that will be a boon to those who want to learn Sanskrit is threatened by a lack of funds.
The magic eye
Sounds almost like a sci-fi movie, but there is light in the dark for those who have lost their eyesight. A high-tech curing device is on the anvil
The central truth
Latest studies lend credence to the theory that the Milky Way has a large black hole at its center
Browsing for criminals
Orion Systems has come up with a new software that helps you to hunt for criminals on the intranet
Fast option
Researchers are optimistic of developing a superfast switch with the help of a hopping electron
The slower, the safer
Geologists in the US have discovered that earthquakes can also occur slowly causing minimal damage
The grain of the matter
The study of a new kind of structure called oscillon could enhance our understanding of the granular system and even lead to an universal theory …
Chipping in for smoothness
Researchers discover ways to facilitate flawless flow of information through chips of the future
Visionary robots
Robotics covers another milestone as Israeli scientists equip robots with 3-d vision for better perception of depth
Fielding robots
As part of an effort to promote nasa 's technology, US researchers have developed two new automated agricultural machines
Ten years hence
Computers that shop for you, satellites that prevent accidents and creams that actually remove wrinkles -- these are some of the technological …
Cousins in space
Observation of the star Lalande 21185 could lead to the first direct imaging of another solar planet
Following falcon flights
Scientists can now effectively trace the routes taken by peregrine falcons on their lengthy autumnal trips. Satellite transmitters are helping …
On a small scale
From micro-bugs to micro-cars, Japanese researchers are redefining the way things are manufactured
Far but near
Detection of two galaxies that are unassociated with a quasar raise further questions about galactic evolution
In the fast track
Women athletes are now in a position to give their male counterparts a run for their position. Endurance-based sports already find women in a …