Just 2 weeks in space may damage astronauts` eyes, genes

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 16:03

Just 13 days in space may be enough to cause profound changes in eye structure and gene expression, scientists have found.

UP Police to set up special cells for juveniles

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 12:21

Uttar Pradesh Police will soon constitute special cells for juveniles in all districts of the state, an official said on Wednesday.

Scientists grow new stem cells in a living mouse

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 14:57

Scientists have succeeded in generating new stem cells in living mice and say their success opens up possibilities for the regeneration of damaged tissue in people with conditions ranging from heart failure to spinal cord injury.

New tech lets solar cells withstand power of 70,000 suns

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 20:55

In a breakthrough, scientists have created an array of solar cells that can withstand the blazing glare of 70,000 suns.

New technique could help stacked solar cells handle energy of 70,000 Suns

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 16:18

Researchers have developed a new technique for improvement of the connections between stacked solar cells.

New laser `death test` predicts how long you have left to live

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 21:57

Scientists have designed a non-invasive test called the "death test" - the first of its kind in the world - which can tell people how long they have left to live.

Organic solar cells set to revolutionize renewable energy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 14:39

Researchers have discovered that manipulating the `spin` of electrons in organic solar cells, a new class of solar cell mimicking the natural process of plant photosynthesis, dramatically improves their performance.

Embryonic-like stem cells can`t be found: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 14:43

A US company that promoted its stem cell discovery in partnership with the Vatican has come under fresh scrutiny by independent scientists who said today the cells do not exist.

Now, a computer that can daydream just like humans

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 16:12

A virtual model of the brain has been created that daydreams just like humans.

Antifreeze could help pave way for cheaper thin-film solar cells

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 19:09

Researchers at Ohio State University are touting a little antifreeze as a key component to a relatively cheap semiconductor material for use in future solar technologies.

Flexible solar cells and displays may be possible with transparent electrode

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 20:20

A new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing has been created.