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New algorithm can outsmart humans in recognising faces

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 15:53

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that has for the first time allowed a computer to outperform humans when attempting to distinguish between faces.

Israeli firm develops machine that makes drinking water from thin air

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 14:51

In a significant finding that could ease water woes, an Israeli company has come up with a new and an inexpensive technology that produces drinking water from thin air.

This insect wears world`s tiniest 3D glasses!

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 14:42

Have you read about sophisticated hunter insects called praying mantis in textbooks? Now, see them hunting with the world`s tiniest 3D glasses.

Engineered bacteria can churn out rocket fuel

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 12:43

Researchers have engineered a bacterium that could potentially help replace high-energy fuels in missiles and other aerospace applications.

New spy lamp can secretly tweet conversation

Last Updated: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 17:40

Next time you lean against a lamp post while having a private conversation, think twice!

India`s only gorilla Polo no more

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 00:53

India`s only gorilla, Polo died at Mysore Zoo here due to respiratory infection and age related ailments.

Now, smartphone app to create the perfect dream

Last Updated: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 11:19

A smartphone app makes it possible for people to create their perfect dream and so wake up feeling especially happy and refreshed, scientists say.

Mexican zoo welcomes rare zebra-donkey cross `Zonkey`

Last Updated: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:59

A zoo in Mexico has welcomed a "Zonkey", which is a rare cross between a zebra and a donkey.

Goats are smart with excellent long-term memories

Last Updated: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:35

Goats are much intelligent than they may appear at first glance, a new study has shown. Goats learn to solve complicated tasks quickly and can recall how to perform them for at least 10 months, which might explain their remarkable ability to adapt to harsh environments, researchers said.