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 …
Comfort above the clouds
Three new inventions by nasa are sure to make life a little easier in space
Skilful manipulation
A research group has measured the electric resistance of wires with a single xenon atom and two xenon atoms in series; the results call for some …
Hey, how old are you?
The age of a newly discovered galaxy defies the predictions of the standard cosmological model, meaning some more work for the theoreticians
Back to the front
After being completely ousted following the advent of transistors, vacuum tubes are again finding a lot of uses in electronic gadgets
Super conduct
The potential benefits of compounds that behave as superconductors at slightly higher temperatures, has spurred a lot of research activity in the …
Fresh 'n juicy
A low-cost cooling chamber increases the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables and prevents weight loss
Stars apart
X-ray emissions from a contracting mass of gas far away in the universe raises questions about the birth of the solar system
Light ahoy!
Bioluminescence throws light on replacing existing methods to detect microbial contamination by a faster and cheaper process
Makes more sense
Pharmaceutical companies are trying to develop drugs to combatfatal diseases by using the uptil now ignored part of DNWs structure
Quantum answer
Computing and trying to ensure that the system is errorless is an endless process, but the solution might be near
Vibrating signals
A new system will allow the hearing-impaired to respond to vibrations and alert them about incoming calls
Earthy ups and downs
New images of the earth's interior show that slabs of surface rock sink to the bottom of the core
Taming the tumours
Two new drugs being developed in the US show a lot of promise in halting the growth of tumours
On love and life
An unusual conference focuses on sociability as an essential part of the species' survival kit
Early birds
Rocks -- 3.85 billion year old --show that battered by meteors and supposedly sterile, ancient Earth still harboured life-forms
Faking history
Most fossils, repositories of early life on Earth, may not be fossils at all. Existing evolutionary theories stand to lose ground
The discovery machine
Ultra-smart software is outdoing humans, making scientific discoveries and helping drivers cope with bad driving
The roachmobile
Researchers are teaching insects how to drive. This can lead to a wheelchair that can be controlled by twitching a muscle or two
Suit yourself for safety
A new safety suit can sound alarm bells the moment it is damaged and make working in hazardous environments safer
Breaking ice
The discovery of water on the Moon means little unless it can be used. Scientists are using all their skills to figure out how
Never mined
A simple, inexpensive device now gives hope to thousands living in fear of stepping on a live landmine
Firepower
Space. The final frontier. It is here that science is seeking ways to make a better automobile engine