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Fast quantum computers come a step closer to reality
A team of researchers in the U. S. has come up with the fastest quantum computer bit, which exploits the main advantage of the qubit over the conventional bit..


"Nano Thrusters" Can Make Space Travel Cheaper
Scientists have proposed the development of tiny "nano thrusters" that could be made into flat sheets mounted on the side of spacecrafts, which would be cost-effective, save fuel and have a long life as well..


Soon, Robots With Human Skin-Like Sensitivity
Japanese researchers have proposed an idea to use stretchy circuits made from rubber and nanotubes to create an "e-skin", which will be flexible enough to completely cover a robot without limiting its movement..


Coming Soon: A Camera Based On The Human Eye
London: Digital cameras would soon be more humanised, what with a new technology that can produce images with a wider field of view, just like the human eye..


Robocops would catch crooks by 2040
Robots could be on patrol in Britain by 2040, and would have sensory devices to detect guns and knives, and "sniff" out bombs..


Soon, A Microlight Plane In The Budget Of A Luxury Car!
Believe it or not, you may soon be able to purchase a microlight plane in the budget of a luxury car! An aviation company based at Sikar in Rajasthan has assembled a two-seater microlight aircraft which can take-off and land from a stretch of just 300 feet, and can traverse 15 kilometres using one litre of normal petrol..


You May Soon Find Parking Space Via Laptops, Mobiles
Washington: People in San Francisco may soon be able to find parking space via their laptops and mobile phones, thanks to a network of wireless sensors to be embedded in the streets..


New Robot May Leave Bartenders Jobless!
London: British and Japanese researchers have developed a robot that may give bartenders a run for their money..


Soon, A Device To Contro1 Objects By Your Thoughts!
London, July 20: Computers and devices controlled by humans will no longer be restricted to sci-fi movies and cartoons, for a group of Brit researchers are trying to turn science fiction writers' vision into reality with a device that allows objects to be manipulated with brain waves..


Soon, Smart Ovenware To Speed Up Microwave Cooking!
London, July 17: Cooking your food in the microwave is set to get faster what with smart baking dishes made from an exotic ceramic material being developed..


A robotic cook for your kitchen
Experts at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new robot, called B21, which can keep track of the contents of a kitchen, and can learn simple tasks..


Hand-held 3-D display on the anvil
You may soon be able to hold a three-dimensional image of your loved ones in the palms of your hands, if Japanese experts have their way..


Trips to space on rocket fueled by old car tyres!
The idea of space tourism has moved one step close to reality after UK's biggest passenger space rocket, fuelled by old car tyres, was unveiled..


CCTV cameras that can 'hear' sounds on the anvil
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are trying to update artificial intelligence software used by CCTV cameras to provide them with the ability to “hear” sounds like windows smashing..


Cars with wireless Internet connection
people to surf the Internet while driving. The UConnect Web system is what the company says can bring wireless Internet access to cars' dashboards..


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