NASA’s WMAP satellite finds no evidence of`knots` in space
Theories of the primordial Universe predict the existence of knots in the fabric of space – known as cosmic textures Continue reading “NASA’s WMAP satellite finds no evidence of`knots` in space” » More...
Magnetic fields decelerate stars
The existence of a magnetic effect that could explain why solar-like stars spin very slowly at the end of their lifetime has been proved Continue reading “Magnetic fields decelerate stars” » More...
ESO set to build world’s biggest telescope
The ESO Council has approved the start of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) Programme — the world’s biggest eye on the sky – at its meeting in Garching, Germany Continue reading “ESO More...
China builds nuclear waste processor
A company has started building the first China-made reactor to process radioactive nuclear Continue reading “China builds nuclear waste processor” » More...
First hint of the Higgs boson particle
Particle physicists at Mainz University are excited: 50 years after its prediction, the Higgs boson gradually takes shape Continue reading “First hint of the Higgs boson particle” » More...
Epic `God particle` discovery now ‘closer than ever’
Holy Grail of high-energy physics — the predicted but elusive Higgs boson — is almost within reach, according to CERN Physicists Continue reading “Epic `God particle` discovery now ‘closer than ever’” More...
‘3-D’ transistors bring faster circuits and lighter laptops closer to reality
Scientists have created a new type of transistor made from a material that could replace silicon and have a 3-D structure instead of conventional flat computer chips Continue reading “‘3-D’ transistors More...
Latest evidence for ‘elusive’ ‘God Particle’ may provide strongest hints yet
The search for the elusive ‘God Particle’ may be nearing its end as scientists are all set to announce the latest evidence about the massive elementary particle Continue reading “Latest evidence for ‘elusive’ More...
Soon, TV that obeys voice commands and gestures!
Apple computer company is devising a new television, nicknamed the iTV, that not only hears your shouts and sees your gestures – but can understand them too Continue reading “Soon, TV that obeys voice commands More...
Tiny flame sheds new light on supernova explosions
A team of researchers has gained new insights into the titanic forces that drive Type Ia supernova explosions after studying the behaviour of small flames in the laboratory Continue reading “Tiny flame sheds More...
