Space weather `implicated` for satellite failures

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 15:26

Scientists suspect that space weather may be the culprit behind some satellite failures.

Online ratings can affect your judgement: Study

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 15:52

People are heavily influenced by the positive opinions others express online but are much less swayed by negative opinions posted in the same venues, a new study has found.

Images of `real Boston bomber` leaked

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 13:10

Boston Magazine printed more than a dozen photos from the day Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured.

New discovery could help explain Earth`s origin

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 14:54

Scientists still have doubts over the theory that Earth arose from the collision of asteroids, as its composition doesn`t resemble that of meteoroids - the small particles that break off from asteroids.

Global warming may cause frequent, stronger tropical cyclones

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 23:36

The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones could increase this century due to global warming, says a new study.

Global warming may cause frequent, stronger tropic

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 23:36

The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones could increase this century due to global warming, says a new study.

New hardware developed to protect data in cloud computing

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 13:49

Invention of a new technology in the hardware is going to make data encryption more secure on the Internet, a new study has revealed.

New computer program detects pulse from tiny head movements

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 15:35

A new computer program can measure a person`s pulse by analyzing videos of them trying to hold still and spotting a tiny tic that betrays every heartbeat.

Superman-like X-ray vision now a reality through Wi-Fi technology

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 11:02

We could all now have Superman-like X-ray vision - thanks to researchers at MIT`s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

Now, automated `coach` to help people improve interview skills

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 15:50

New software developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date.

Manufacturing one pair of sneakers emits 30 pounds of CO2

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 14:32

A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, a new MIT-led lifecycle assessment has revealed.