Ancient principle inspires new device to produce electricity from waste heat
Inspired by the observation of an ancient Greek philosopher, scientists have come up with a new device designed to harvest the enormous amounts of energy wasted as heat each year to produce electricity Continue reading “Ancient principle inspires new device to produce electricity from waste heat” » More...
Similarity between patterns in spider silk and melodies may help engineers
Using a new mathematical methodology, scientists have created a scientifically rigorous analogy that shows the similarities between the physical structure of spider silk and the sonic structure of a melody Continue More...
World’s smallest electronic circuit developed
A team of scientists has engineered one of the world’s smallest electronic circuits Continue reading “World’s smallest electronic circuit developed” » More...
‘Graphene foam’ sensor 10 times more efficient in detecting explosives
Graphene form sensors are ten times more efficient in sniffing out bombs and explosives compared to commercial gas detectors being used today Continue reading “‘Graphene foam’ sensor 10 times more efficient More...
Soon, artificial windpipe to cut transplant rejection risk
Scientists have come up with an artificial trachea made with patient’s own cells, which will help in performing successful transplant surgeries on patients suffering from tracheal tumours Continue reading “Soon, More...
Coming soon: an artificial tree that can make high electricity bills history!
A London based company has combined three technologies of alternative energy, wind turbines, solar panels and solar collectors Continue reading “Coming soon: an artificial tree that can make high electricity More...
Now, ‘nanotech’ spray that enables smartphones to work underwater
A company has come up with a “nanotech” coating for smartphones, which lets users dunk their phones fully underwater and still have them working when they come back out Continue reading “Now, ‘nanotech’ More...
World’s lightest material 100 times lighter than Styrofoam developed
A team of researchers have developed the world’s lightest material, which is one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam Continue reading “World’s lightest material 100 times lighter than Styrofoam developed” More...
Brazilian fern with ‘eggbeater’ texture inspires waterproof coating for boats
A study led by an Indian origin researcher has described how a floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has inspired a high-tech waterproof coating intended for boats and submarines Continue reading “Brazilian More...
Synthetic muscles make nanobots effective
Powerful synthetic muscles fabricated by researchers will now impart cutting edge to medical nanobots for Continue reading “Synthetic muscles make nanobots effective” » More...
