Indian origin scientist shows differently shaped quantum drums can produce the same sound
An Indian origin researcher at Stanford University has shown that two nanostructures with different shapes can produce exactly the same sound, a finding that may influence real nano-electronic systems significantly. ANI
Early stage test that can detect breast cancer from hair strands developed
Scientists have made a breakthrough in breast cancer treatments by developing a test that can successfully detect the disease from a few strands of hair. ANI
Bill Gates deletes his Facebook account
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates has deleted his Facebook account after being inundated by friend requests from a huge number of people. ANI
New supercomputer might help scientists identify the sound of black holes
A new supercomputer, being assembled at Syracuse University (SU), may help scientists identify the sound of a celestial black hole. ANI
Earth-like planet may be hidden in dusty disk dust around nearby star
A recent survey by a team of Japanese astronomers might have found an Earth-like planet hidden in the dust around a nearby star. ANI
ESAs telescope might shed new light on birth and evolution of stars and galaxies
ESA (European Space Agency) is preparing to assemble the telescope of its space-based infrared observatory, Herschel, with its spacecraft in the next few weeks, which would help to observe relatively cool objects everywhere in the universe, shedding new light on the birth and evolution of stars and galaxies. erschels telescope, which will carry the largest mirror ever flown in space, has already been delivered to ESAs European Space Research and Technology Centre, ESTEC, where engineers and scientists are busy with the final steps that will prepare the infrared observatory for launch in late 2008. ANI
Indian origin oncologists major breakthrough in liver cancer treatment
A study led by an Indian oncologist has reported the novel discovery of both cancer stem cells and normal stem cells in the liver. ANI
Scientists unravel Viking past of men in North West England
A collaborative study suggests that the blood of the Vikings is still running through the veins of men living in the North West of England. ANI
NASA-funded robot to test exploration capabilities for future mission to Europa
Researchers are preparing to test a NASA-funded robotic probe under ice in Lake Mendota on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, to demonstrate whether the probes systems can operate in a similar environment on Jupiters moon Europa. ANI
Low-calorie sweeteners effective in controlling weight gain: Study
A new study has revealed that low-calorie or no-calorie sweeteners in foods and beverages can help in controlling weight gain in people. ANI
ESAs telescope might shed new light on birth and evolution of stars and galaxies
ESA (European Space Agency) is preparing to assemble the telescope of its space-based infrared observatory, Herschel, with its spacecraft in the next few weeks, which would help to observe relatively cool objects everywhere in the universe, shedding new light on the birth and evolution of stars and galaxies. erschels telescope, which will carry the largest mirror ever flown in space, has already been delivered to ESAs European Space Research and Technology Centre, ESTEC, where engineers and scientists are busy with the final steps that will prepare the infrared observatory for launch in late 2008. ANI
Shopping while you are sad can leave you broke
Sad people tend to spend more while purchasing a commodity than people with a neutral state, says a new study. ANI
Indian gharial faces threat of extinction
More than 90 Gharial deaths in the National Chambal Sanctuary in India has led ecologists to determine that the species is under severe threat and might be facing extinction. ANI
Cannibal star swallows a star and burps out planet-forming cloud
A new study has revealed that an unusual star, 1000 light years away from Earth, might have engulfed its stellar companion and emitted a planet-forming cloud as a result. ANI