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..
Facebook move will compromise user data - Bollywood better watch outAccording 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..
History of Valentine's DayFor this was on St. Valentine's Day, When every fowl cometh there to choose his mate. (The Parliament of Fowls: Geoffrey Chaucer) Every year February comes to celebrate the new hopes of lovers all over the world..