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Hurricanes with female names deadlier

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 03:30

Hurricanes with feminine names may kill three times as many victims because people do not perceive them as being as threatening as storms named after men, scientists said.

Solar plane makes inaugural flight

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 21:33

A revolutionary solar-powered plane, that will try to fly around the world next year, has successfully made its inaugural test flight in Switzerland.

New technology turns manure into clean water

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 20:47

Researchers have developed new technology that turns cow manure into clean water.

Soon, software to find people in a crowd

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 15:14

The image of a criminal merging into a crowd to keep the cops guessing is common in movies as identifying and tracking a person in a group is difficult. Not any more.

Smartphone battery that gets charged in 30 seconds!

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 14:31

While experts the world over are looking for ways to stop smartphone batteries from dying within a few hours of charging, a Tel Aviv-based start-up StoreDot is developing a battery that would get fully charged in 30 seconds.

Tiny genetic mutation behind golden locks

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 04:03

Blondes have been both prized and mocked by people for their golden locks for ages.

Artificial sunlight to test solar cell efficiency

Last Updated: Monday, June 2, 2014, 00:29

To help test solar cell properties and find ways to boost their efficiency, researchers have developed a laser-based instrument that generates artificial sunlight.

New printable robots to self-assemble when heated

Last Updated: Sunday, June 1, 2014, 19:08

A new study has revealed new algorithms and electronic components could enable printable robots that self-assemble when heated.

Now, a smart phone charger that can float your phone mid-air

Last Updated: Sunday, June 1, 2014, 19:04

Illusionist John Stessel has invented a Magic phone stand that makes phones look as if they are floating on a magically slim cable.

This Korean sprinter robot can beat Usain Bolt!

Last Updated: Sunday, June 1, 2014, 16:38

South Korean scientists have taken inspiration from the prehistoric Velociraptor dinosaur to create one of the world`s simplest and fastest robots - the Raptor.