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How geckos keep firm grip to climb walls

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:21

For years, biologists have been astonished by the power of gecko feet. Ever wondered how do they get their impressive sticking ability?

Last ancestor`s `leaky` membrane fueled life on earth: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 11:59

A four-billion-year mystery about how life evolved on earth may be solved by a "leaky" membrane in our last common ancestor - a single-celled organism - that spurred growth.

2 Indian-origin academicians win maths global prizes

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 11:32

Two Indian-origin academicians have won prestigious global prizes in the field of mathematics with one of them being awarded the Fields Medal -- known as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics".

Maryam Mirzakhani becomes first woman to win `Nobel Prize of maths`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 13:04

Iranian-born mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani on Wednesday became the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal this year.

Vikram Sarabhai Awards conferred on four scientists

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 22:54

Four scientists were today conferred with the Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research awards for the year 2013, on the birth anniversary of the visionary scientist at Physical Research Laboratory (PRL).

Mystery over massive Alexander-era tomb unearthed in Greece

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 22:33

Archaeologists have unearthed a funeral mound dating from the time of Alexander the Great and believed to be the largest ever discovered in Greece, but are stumped about who was buried in it.

Now, single shot of laser light can detect explosives from 1 km

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 21:45

In a new study, researchers were recently able to identify individual chemicals located 1 kilometer away with the help of single shot of laser light.

Soon, world`s first 3D-printed space camera

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 14:13

Come September, NASA plans to have the first 3D-printed space camera to give space exploration a new dimension.

Car speed data may reveal driving destination

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 14:09

Researchers have found that GPS technology is not necessary to show where a driver travelled -- a starting point and the driver`s speed data are enough.

Now, torch that could help visually impaired to see objects

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 12:56

A new research has come up with an advanced device called the Enactive Torch that could help the visually impaired better navigate everyday life with the help of infra-red sensors to "see" objects in front of it.