Technology News for June 1, 2008

Scientists develop scrubber to suck CO2 from the air
In wake of the environmental damage caused by billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases produced each year, researchers at Colombia University in New York claim to have made a major breakthrough towards developing a machine that can suck carbon dioxide from the air. ANI

NASAs novel instrument would help shed new light on gamma ray bursts
Scientists at a US university has helped in designing a new NASA instrument which would help astrophysicists learn more about cosmic explosions that create gamma ray bursts. ANI

New soil analysis aims to improve land use
Scientists have investigated different components of variation in soil at diverse scales ranging from the nanoscale to entire biomes in order to improve predictions of soil processes and subsequently land use. ANI

Living fossil has both short and long-term memories
A new research has determined that Nautilus, which is a living fossil, has both short term and long-term memories. ANI

Forest canopies can help determine nitrogen fixation rates
New studies have shown that forest canopies can help determine the rates of the natural fertilization process known as nitrogen fixation. ANI

Scientists gain fresh insights into how viral infections spread
A study conducted by researchers at Weizmann Institute has shed new light on the process whereby viral infections spread. ANI

Scientists exploring possibility of realising health-boosting video games
A team of researcher in the U.S. is trying to find out how to make interactive video games that can assist in improving the players health. ANI

Office pool thrills can be bad for your health: Study
Office pools on who will win a cricket match or a singing contest are not all fun. In fact, they can be bad for your health and happiness, says a new study. ANI