Technology News for June 29, 2008

Brewing tradition existed in Ireland as far back as 2500 BC: Study
Two archaeologists, who made the headlines worldwide last year after they suggested that one of the most common archaeological monuments in the Irish landscape might have been used for brewing a Bronze Age Beer, will discuss their research at the World Archaeological Congress Fringe at UCD next month. ANI

Botox jabs may help cure incontinence
Celebrities have accredited it with the title of miracle drug as it keeps wrinkles at bay - and now millions of people can benefit from Botox injections to cure a far less glamorous problem - incontinence. ANI

Swarms of robots may soon revolutionise warehouse business
Robots may soon revolutionise the warehouse business across the world, if experts at a US-based company have their way. ANI

Now, mercury-absorbent linings for broken bulbs
Scientists at Brown University say that they have identified a nanomaterial that can be used to create that has the mercury-absorbent linings for broken compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). ANI

Swarms of robots may soon revolutionise warehouse business
Robots may soon revolutionise the warehouse business across the world, if experts at a US-based company have their way. ANI

Engineers ice-cloud study shows promise for preventing airplane crashes
People suffering from flying phobia may be a little less fearful in the future, thanks to engineers at Rowan University, who have created ice clouds in an ice cloud chamber for preventing some airplane crashes. ANI

Moral hypocrisy emerges from deliberative processes: Study
Forgiving oneself is easier than forgiving others-such moral hypocrisy is an inherent trait in all of us, wherein people judge their own moral transgressions more leniently than those of others, and the reason behind this bias was unknown, until now. ANI

Archaeologists unearth ancient royal structure in northern Iran
Archeologists have unearthed an ancient royal structure in the city of Natel located in the northern Mazandaran Province of Iran. ANI

New ultraviolet photodiode could help detect bioterrorism agents in the air
Researchers in Georgia Techs School of Electrical and Computer Engineering have shown that a new class of ultraviolet photodiode could help in the development of compact, reliable and cost-effective sensors to detect anthrax and other bioterrorism agents in the air. ANI

A method to self-assemble metals into complex nanostructures
Researchers at Cornell University in the US developed a method to self-assemble metals into complex nanostructures. ANI

Airless tire would be able to save lives in military combat
A company is designing and testing the installation of a prototype airless tire that can withstand extreme punishment, even those meted out in military combat zones. ANI

Greener jet engine burns less fuel and emits less carbon dioxide
Scientists have developed a jet engine that burns less fuel and emits less carbon dioxide than similar engines, a development many experts say could lead commercial aviation to a greener future far sooner than alternative fuels. ANI