Planes to sport wings made of glassPlanes of the future may have wings made of metallic glasses, thanks to a major breakthrough in understanding the nature of glass by scientists at the University of Bristol in UK..
Tiny refrigerator to cool future computersAn IIT-Madras alumnus, currently associated with Purdue University, has revealed that he and his colleagues are working on a miniature refrigeration system that will be small enough to be used inside laptops and personal computers..
Plasma-propelled flying saucerA scientist of Indian origin from the University of Florida in the US has conceptualized the design for a plasma-propelled flying saucer..
Machines that work without power supplyScientists at the Fraunhofer Technology Development Group TEG in Stuttgart are trying to develop an industrial machine that will work independent of batteries and power sockets, and will be less vulnerable to breakdowns..
Self-repairing aircraftsNature's self-healing process may soon be mimicked by airplanes as they automatically mend damages themselves even during a flight..
According to news reports popular social networking site Facebook. com has announced a marketing ploy that may bring in revenues for the site, but will greatly compromise user data and individual privacy..
Chips In Your HeadMicroprocessors have invaded all walks of life from wristwatches to tea-cups. Most of us would remember the nursery rhyme `Polly put the kettle on, let's all have tea'..
New Age PlasticsFor want of a better name, they're called plastics. But new age polymers could soon replace every kind of material you can think or even dream of..
Virtual FunGot an important board presentation? Want to spruce up your image before the chairman? It's a once in a lifetime chance remember!!! So what do you do? Junk the conventional Powerpoint presentation and try adding a few Virtual Effects, 3D and Dolby Sound-like magic to your otherwise boring PPT..
Can your cell talk to your microwave?Can your TV talk to your music system? Or your car to your garage? Or maybe your cell phone to your microwave? Possible, but interconnectivity between appliances is still an area that's explored the least..
Go past the sound barrier in your own supersonic jet
Future cars may run on eco-friendly algae fuel
Airplanes may run on eco-friendly algae-based kerosene
Discarded PCs may provide fuel for your car in future
Complex Microchips With A Consciousness Of Their Own?
