What international scientists have to say on the detection of gravitational waves
The consensus is that the discovery will reveal to us a completely different side of the universe
Gifts of the non-patenters
Inventors like Tim Berners-Lee didn't apply for patents on their innovations, leaving enduring benefits for all of us
What caused heavy rains in Tamil Nadu
An independent weather forecaster tries to explain the record-breaking December rains in Tamil Nadu
Blocking out the bulls
Amul is importing semen to increase the birth rate of female cows, while reducing the chances of the males
Possibility of severe thunderstorms in parts of India
Existing weather system can even cause hailstorms in eastern Rajasthan, northern Madhya Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh
Significance of CERN
Books>> Smashing Physics • by Jon Butterworth • Headline Press • Rs 700 (Kindle edition) and The Particle At The End Of The …
Hackers—good and bad
Documentary>> We are a legion • directed by Brian Knappenberger
Reforming the cyber nation
Book>> I know who you are and i saw what you did; social networks and the death of privacy • Free Press • US $26
Revolutionary potatoes
Recently developed hybrid true potato seeds are ideally suited to subtropical climates and are highly disease-resistant
Creating a family tree for rice
Scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory are working on rice biotechnology in order to develop more nutritious varieties of the cereal.
Lasers add zing to alignment systmes
Indian engineers have developed a laser-based alignment system, which have the high level of precision essential for installing sophisticated …
That toaster could give you cancer
Scientists are embroiled in a controversy on whether electromagnetic fields generated by power lines and household electrical devices can cause cancer
Developing hydrogen as a petrol substitute
With petrol stocks being fast depleted, scientists are developing a technology that will run vehicles on hydrogen
Bloom fades on Holland's famous flower trade
Dutch export of flowers has fallen in the face of increasing competition from other countries and a drop in the quality of plants at home.
India's miracle tree ready to storm markets
After generating a lot of scientific interest worldwide, neem is now attracting pesticide manufacturers and pharmaceuticals keen to exploit its …
Manmohan's bag of magical budgeting tricks
The finance minister's targets for restructuring -- lower fiscal deficit, stronger economic recovery and higher exports -- form the core of his …
New fungicide is eco-benign
Scientists are thrilled by the discovery that fungal enzymes called chitinases are environment friendly fungicides.
Laboratory-made antibodies work miracles
Scientists have genetically engineered specific antibodies to prevent organ rejection in transplants and to combat cancer. This opens up new …
Quandary over eradicating useful lantana weed
Forest officials are confronted with the spread of a weed that stifles tree growth but is useful for making baskets.
Water use is excessive in rice cultivation
Farmers in India are using 25 times the amount of water that agricultural scientists say is needed to produce paddy. Improper irrigation methods …
Study finds sperm count decreasing worldwide
Scientists cannot explain why both the quality and quantity of sperm have been dropping since the 1940s. Indications are pollutants may be …
Technology gives traditional water-mills a lift
The gharat, a water wheel used for centuries by the Himalayan people, has now been modified so that it can empower several machines simultaneously.…
De-hairing hide without polluting
Clarizyme is a new biodegradedable enzyme produced by the Central Leather Research Institute in Madras as a replacement for substances used in …
Old malaria control method regains ground
Destroying mosquito larvae with the help of fish is not only environment-frinedly, but a profitable venture too
No ozone depletion over India yet
The ozone layer over India is in place, though there is a trend towards depletion, say meteorologists