Chinese power plant uses harmful methane gas for producing electricity
In a unique initiative, China has started the worlds largest cow-dung methane power plant in the Inner Mongolia region, thus using the greenhouse gas methane for generating electricity on a massive scale. ANI
Altered sleeping patterns among hibernating animals linked to global warming
New evidence has suggested that the sleeping patterns of hibernating animals have been altered due to rising temperatures from global warming, which could bring them to the brink of extinction. ANI
Antarctic observatory to make new insights into the Universe
An International team of scientists have established a unique astronomical observatory at Dome Argus (Dome A), the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau, from where new insights into the universe can be made. ANI
Cloud seeding process to make it a sunny day on opening ceremony of 2008 Olympics
In an attempt to overcome any weather disturbances during the opening ceremony of the 2008 summer Olympics to be held in Beijing, researchers in China are planning to seed any threatening clouds with chemicals, which would delay rainfall. ANI
Now, gold aluminum, black platinum and blue silver
Using the technique of intense laser light, optical scientists at the University of Rochester in US, have been able to change the colour of some metals to create variations like gold aluminum, black platinum and blue silver. ANI
Now, contact lens that project telephone display directly on the retina
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a contact lens, which is capable of projecting a telephone display directly on to the retina. ANI
Now, a snack-size cigarette
Smokers who are forced to take quick outdoor cigarette breaks while at work can now take a breather, for a company is planning to design a snack-size cigarette. ANI
New process for storing gas may help improve greenhouse gas management
University of Calgary chemists have uncovered a new process for capturing and storing gas from the environment, which may help improve greenhouse gas management and fuel cell development. ANI
Scientists test non-invasive alternatives to liver biopsy
Two new studies have tested non-invasive alternatives to liver biopsy, in order to examine live diseases like liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. ANI
Hypnotism produces measurable changes in the brain, shows study
Israeli researchers have shown that hypnotism actually produces measurable changes in the brain, refuting suggestions that it does not result in an altered state of consciousness. ANI