Technology News

Chemical reaction in landslide rocks may start wildfires
A new research has suggested that a chemical reaction in rocks in landslides may be responsible for starting wildfires. ANI

Now, a project to encourage visually-impaired pupils to take up computer science
The U.S. National Science Fioundation (NSF) is funding an initiative at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) that has been designed to help prepare visually impaired middle school and high school students participate in computer science programs at the collegiate level. ANI

New invention to neutralize hurricanes with help from supersonic jet
Scientists have put forward a patent application about developing a supersonic hurricane neutralizer, which can put a spanner in the atmospheric works by flying supersonic jet aircraft in concentric circles around a hurricanes eye, the calm area around which the storm rotates. ANI

Technology News for December 23, 2007

Like wine, ham is also complex on the nose
Like fine wine, ham is also far more chemically complicated than previously thought as far as its aromas are concerned, say researchers. ANI

Chicken fat may signal end of future clean energy woes
Scientists at the University of Arkansas have signalled the end of future clean energy woes by exploring supercritical methanol as a method of converting chicken fat into biodiesel fuel. ANI

Now, a nano-bible written on a pinhead
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have made a breakthrough in nanotechnology by printing the entire Old Testament onto a silicone chip smaller than a pinhead. ANI

Breast reconstruction surgery rarely discussed with patients before treatment
Most general surgeons do not discuss reconstruction with patients before surgical breast cancer treatment, a study has found. ANI

Study on tiny nanolasers promise breakthrough in memory capacity
Researchers have made a revolutionary advancement in memory storage devices by investigating nanolasers, which can concentrate light as small as 30 nanometers. ANI

PhD student develops camera technology to combat bicycle thefts
A PhD student at the Leeds University has developed a technology that could prevent bicycle thefts and may also be useful in flagging suspicious events in public places. ANI

Apple to turn down volume on iPod over deafness fears
Apple may turn down the volume in the future versions of its iPod over fears that listeners could deafen themselves by playing their music at full volume for too long. ANI

Role of tattoos in construction of coherent identity
Getting tattoos is not just a fashion trend, for a new research by a University of Arkansas marketing professor has found that individuals use body art as a way to find meaning, permanence and stability. ANI

Santa should shift his base to a peak in Kyrgyzstan: Scientists
For centuries, Santa Claus address has been the North Pole. But now, a group of Swedish engineers have insisted that Father Christmas needs to relocate to Kyrgyzstan for distributing the Christmas gifts on time. ANI

Response of brains of older, younger adults is different to thirst: PET study
A positron-emission tomography (PET) study has revealed that the response of the brains of older and younger adults is different to thirst. ANI

Copper explosives on a chip pave way for next-gen smart fuze detonators
A team of scientists has developed tiny copper explosives on a computer chip, which might herald a new type of military detonator in the future. ANI

Super-resolution technique gives better quality X-ray images sans high radiation
US researchers have come up with a new way to get better quality X-ray images without having to use more radiation, which increases risk for patients. ANI

Sexy salesgirls do actually boost sales!
Ever wondered why a product becomes more desirable if an attractive member of the opposite sex is selling it? Well, now researchers at University of Alberta have proved that theres science to back up that perception. ANI