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Fuel cell technology gets a boost

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:52

In an impetus for fuel cell technology to build "smart" cars, scientists at Stanford University have developed a low-cost, emissions-free device that uses an ordinary AAA battery to produce hydrogen by water electrolysis.

3D-printed technology to make drug delivery better

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:48

The US researchers have developed an innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials to fabricate custom medical implants that can contain antibacterial and chemotherapeutic compounds for targeted drug delivery.

New algorithm lets drones monitor their own health

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:34

MIT scientists have developed a new algorithm that lets drones monitor their own health during long package-delivery missions.

How hummingbirds evolved a sweet tooth decoded

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:12

Hummingbirds have evolved a sweet tooth that sets them apart from other birds and has made them highly specialised nectar feeders, Harvard scientists say.

Assocham for allowing field trials in GM crops

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 18:05

Industry body Assocham has pitched for allowing field trials in biotechnology (BT) crops, terming it as a `pro-poor` step that will help in raising food production to feed the country`s rising population.

BJP, Sena MPs to attend Monsanto-funded study tour in US: Report

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 17:40

A group of members of Parliament (MPs) from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena are reportedly going to the US on a week-long study tour on genetically modified (GM) technology.

Novel way to monitor drone`s parametres

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 15:37

Drones are the future of home delivery and surveillance but to achieve this consistently, they will have to tackle high winds and other uncertainties like depletion of fuel.

Ladyfinger to help ice cream last longer

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 11:58

How the humble okra or ladyfinger vegetable can help your ice cream last longer and hinder melting? Well if we believe scientists, okra extracts can be used as a stabiliser in ice cream.

Smartphone app to detect underlying heart condition

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 11:31

How about an app that can detect in a jiffy if you are suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious type of heart arrhythmia that is often a precursor to stroke?