Vibrations to help in energy harvesting
May 7th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, May 7 (IANS) Sensors, transmitters and GPS modules need only a few milliwatts of power to operate, which could also be met by vibrations produced by moving objects, thanks ... Read more...
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Energy from air could power your mobile
July 20th, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) A revolutionary new device would only need air to keep your mobile phones, wireless sensors and communication chips going.These 'energy scavenging' devices could even be stored ... Read more...
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Converting waste industrial heat into useful energy
May 17th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 17 (IANS) Billions of dollars lost each year as waste heat from industrial processes can now be converted into energy, scientists say.The high-efficiency thermal waste heat energy converter ... Read more...
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Laser Pointers Causes Severe Eye Hazards, Doctors Say
September 12th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Sep 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Science and technology has made our lives easier by inventing new things which is useful for the daily activities. However, it has many disadvantages as well. ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Now, your iPhone to act as chemical detector
November 29th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 29 (ANI): If scientists have their way, then smartphones like the iPhone may double up as chemical sensors that can transmit alerts to first responders about the release of dangerous ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Global warming may be unstoppable, says scientist
November 24th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 24 (ANI): In a provoking study, a scientist has argued that global warming might just be unstoppable.According to Tim Garrett, an associate professor of atmospheric sciences, University of Utah, rising ... Read more...
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Your cars may soon be powered by urine
July 15th, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 15 (ANI): Could it be possible to run your car on urine? Well, it may be, if Ohio University scientists are to be believed.And their confidence stems from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New flexible solar cell technology to power lighting for night-time bus users
June 14th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A group of engineering researchers at McMaster University in Canada has installed a new flexible solar cell technology to power lighting for night-time transit users.The bus shelter ... Read more...
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Lettuce gets ‘healthier’ makeover - courtesy UV LEDs
May 19th, 2009 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Darker colours in leafy vegetables are often signs of antioxidants that are thought to provide a variety of health benefits to human beings. Now, an American research team ... Read more...
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Solar power may be used to turn CO2 to methane
March 7th, 2009 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 6 (ANI): A new study by Penn State University researchers has determined that dual catalysts may be the key to efficiently turning carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor into ... Read more...
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Platinum-free fuel cell may offer cheaper green power
December 26th, 2008 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Chinese scientists have devised new low cost platinum-free fuel cells that promises to offer cheaper green power.These cells use alkali membrane and may make it possible ... Read more...
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New laser may boost search for Earth-like planets by hundred fold
May 7th, 2008 - 1:23 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Scientists have developed an ultrafast laser that may boost the search for Earth-like planets by hundred fold.The laser was built by Albrecht Bartels at the Center for ... Read more...
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Rain showers may soon be an electricity source
February 8th, 2008 - 1:23 pm ICT by admin
Washington, February 8 (ANI): French scientists say that they have developed a technique that may facilitate the generation of electricity from rain showers.Romain Guigon, a research and development engineer at the ... Read more...
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