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New instrument can detect explosives up to range of 100 meters


July 4th, 2009 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 4 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new explosives detector with incredible sensitivity and a range of up to 100 meters that could save lives and thwart the efforts of terrorists.The ... Read more...

Posted in Health Science |

Gold-flecked nano-sensor detects poisonous mercury


May 28th, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 28 (IANS) Researchers led by an Indian Australian have pioneered a gold-flecked nano-sensor that can precisely measure one of the world's most poisonous substances, mercury. Developed by Royal Melbourne ... Read more...

Posted in Sci-Tech |

New device can detect explosives at distances exceeding 20 yards


June 26th, 2008 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Researchers at the US Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a device that can detect explosives at distances exceeding 20 yards, by converting reflected ... Read more...

Posted in National |

Indian-origin researcher unveils new properties of non-magnetic materials


June 12th, 2008 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Led by an Indian-origin researcher, a team of Penn State experts has identified several new properties of non-magnetic materials.Venkatraman Gopalan, a professor of materials science and ... Read more...

Posted in Sports |