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 31, 2007

Hypoallergenic cat tops Wired News list of new organisms of 2007
A hypoallergenic cat called Ashera GD has topped science journal Wired News New Organism of 2007 list. ANI

Now, a Green Hypercar that actually pays you to drive it
Imagine being paid just for driving a smart car. Well, a new high-end Green vehicle called the Hypercar may soon make it possible. ANI

Childhood sports do not guarantee active lifestyle in adulthood
Otago University researchers have found that there is no guarantee that children who participate in sports will have an active lifestyle in their adulthood also. ANI

Sex hormones in the womb may cause anorexia
The reason behind anorexia could be the sex hormones in the womb, says a new study. ANI

A nasal spray that reduces sleepiness sans the side effects
US researchers have found that a nasal spray of a key brain hormone might eliminate sleepiness, without any apparent side effects. ANI

Now, a driveway that spins 180 degrees to solve reversing problems
Having problems reversing your car out of the driveway because of the parked cars? Well, you can kiss your problem goodbye, for a driveway has been developed that spins 180 degrees. ANI

Wired News top 10 scientific breakthroughs of 2007
The development of a procedure to turn skin cells into stem cells has been named the biggest scientific breakthrough of the year by science journal Wired News. ANI

Biofuels more harmful to humans and environment than projected
The switch to energy crops in the form of biofuels will not be easy, practical and without its share of shortcomings, if the views of an organic farmer from Wisconsin are to be believed. ANI

IIT alumnus making electric car system that actually generates money for their owners
An Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay alumnus is working on electric cars that will not only be environmentally friendly, but also give their owners a chance to make lots of money. ANI

NASAs space probe to rendezvous with comet Hartley 2
A spacecraft known as Deep Impact, would be setting off on a 1.6 billion-mile journey across the solar system for a flyby rendezvous with comet Hartley 2. ANI

Natural sweetener that has 40 % less calories than sugar developed
You can now enjoy the sweet taste of sugar without worrying about the calories, for a Los Angeles-based company has developed a sweetener that has 40 percent fewer calories than sugar. ANI

Helplessness is best tackled by being alone, not in company
Having a problem and feeling helpless about it? Well, in that case, why dont you try being alone, for a new research on rats has shown that being on your own might help in avoiding uncontrollable situations. ANI

2007 among 10 warmest years since 1880
A US agency that focuses on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere has revealed that 2007 was one of the 10 warmest years since 1880. ANI