Now, transparent solar cells that allow windows to generate electricity

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 14:14

UCLA researchers have created a new transparent solar cell – a breakthrough towards giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside.

Doctors extract stem cells to grow bones

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 20:35

Three doctors have claimed to have evolved a teeth implantation procedure which could prove a boon mainly for senior citizens.

Mars’ CO2 ‘snowflakes’ calculated to be about the size of red blood cells

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 15:26

Researchers at MIT have determined the size of carbon dioxide snow particles in clouds at both Martian poles from data gathered by orbiting spacecraft.

Empathy cells found in monkey brains

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 15:32

Researchers have uncovered rare brain cells in monkeys, which can be tied to self-awareness and empathy in humans.

‘Bahuguna trying to cover up govt non-functioning`

Last Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 12:15

Uttarakhand CM Vijay Bahuguna`s move to set up separate vigilance cells has drawn the ire of opposition BJP.

Robotic arm to reveal inner working of brain cells

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 13:56

The method could be particularly useful in studying brain disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson`s disease, autism and epilepsy.

Oldest blood cells found in wounds of iceman

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 14:12

Scientists have discovered the oldest known blood cells in the wounds of Otzi, the stone age “Iceman” whose body was found on an Alpine mountainside.

`Leaf-inspired` wrinkles and twists `may up solar panels` power output`

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 12:42

Researchers have used microscopic folds on the surface of photovoltaic material to considerably increase the power output of flexible, low-cost solar cells.