`Jellyfish aircraft` takes flight

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:16

Inspired by nature and by the aviation pioneers of the early 20th century, scientists in the United States said Wednesday they had built the world`s first jellyfish aircraft.

Facebook seeks to get smarter with big data

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 09:57

Facebook is working to become your new best friend, getting to know you better by infusing the billion-member social network`s software with artificial intelligence.

Facebook joins NYU in artificial intelligence lab

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 09:29

Facebook has unveiled plans on a partnership with New York University for a new centre for artificial intelligence, aimed at harnessing the huge social network`s massive trove of data.

Facebook joins NYU in artificial intelligence lab

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:53

Facebook has unveiled plans on a partnership with New York University for a new centre for artificial intelligence, aimed at harnessing the huge social network`s massive trove of data.

Indian physicist made Innovation Chair at New York University

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 21:01

India-born distinguished experimental physicist, Dr Katepalli Sreenivasan, has been appointed to the Kleiner Chair for Innovation in Mechanical Engineering at the New York University (NYU).

NSE calls for 'strong bridge' between academia and industry

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 00:17

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Monday called for building a strong bridge between the academia and the industry to be able to provide meaningful inputs to policy makers.

NYU forced me out over pressure from China: Blind activist Chen

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 12:10

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who dramatically fled to the US Embassy here from house arrest sparking a diplomatic crisis, has accused New York University of ending his fellowship due to "unrelenting pressure" from China, leaving him and his family stranded.

Chinese dissident to leave New York University

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 12:57

The New York University said on Thursday that it would soon part ways with prominent Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng but insisted that he would soon find another way to stay in the United States.

NYU class asks students to submit ‘hypothetical terrorist attack plan’

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 13:34

A NYU class on ‘transnational terrorism’ has reportedly asked students to “hypothetically plan a terrorist attack”, a move that shocked US police officials.

Sandy storm: NYU hospital plunges into darkness

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 10:36

As Hurricane Sandy slammed into New Jersey, the New York University hospital plunged into darkness, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg reportedly said.

Robot fish could influence a real fish

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 22:37

Researchers have shown that a bioinspired robotic fish could attract live zebrafish when put to swim together in a water tank.

New York polytechnic honours Sam Pitroda

Last Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 13:14

Polytechnic Institute of New York University has conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering on Sam Pitroda, adviser to Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh.