Microsoft is doing its part in making the earth pollution free by offering companies an environment-friendly platform called ‘Smart Energy Azure Demonstration’ that can help firms track their energy emissions on a nearly real-time basis. Continue reading How Microsoft Cloud helps companies track carbon emissions
Category Archives: Ideas
Saliva-powered battery could run diagnostic applications
Researchers have shown that a battery activated by spit has the potential to power point-of-care diagnostic applications in extreme conditions. Continue reading Saliva-powered battery could run diagnostic applications
Twitter may bring ‘Night Mode’ to desktops
After rolling out ‘Night Mode’ feature for smartphones earlier this year, Micro-blogging platform Twitter may soon bring it to desktops. Continue reading Twitter may bring ‘Night Mode’ to desktops
Tiny gold particles may improve cancer treatments
A tiny medical device containing gold nanoparticles could boost the effects of cancer medication and reduce its harm, suggests new research. Continue reading Tiny gold particles may improve cancer treatments
Now a device that heals organs with a single touch
Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a new device that can non-invasively convert skin cells into elements of any organ with a single touch, a finding that may help repair injured tissues, blood vessels and nerves. Continue reading Now a device that heals organs with a single touch
Cigarette butts can be used to make asphalt roads
Researchers have found that cigarette butts can be safely disposed of by sealing them up inside roads and paths, an advance that could not only solve a huge waste problem but would also be useful in reducing the urban heat island effect common in cities. Continue reading Cigarette butts can be used to make asphalt roads
Now, sunglasses that can generate solar power
Researchers have designed new “smart” solar sunglasses incorporating semi-transparent organic solar cells that can generate electric power enough to operate devices such as hearing aids. Continue reading Now, sunglasses that can generate solar power
Facebook hands over its translation services to AI
To improve the quality of translations on its platform, Facebook has infused artificial intelligence (AI) into its translation services that account for more than 2,000 translation directions and 4.5 billion translations each day. Continue reading Facebook hands over its translation services to AI
This ‘smart’ case lets you enjoy Android on your iPhone
If you are an iPhone user but sometimes regret missing out on Android features, there is now an “armour” that claims to give you the benefits of both. Continue reading This ‘smart’ case lets you enjoy Android on your iPhone
Are most ‘celebrity’ Twitter accounts run by bots?
‘Celebrity’ Twitter accounts—those with more than 10 million followers—show more bot-like behaviour than users with fewer followers, according to new research at the University of Cambridge. Continue reading Are most ‘celebrity’ Twitter accounts run by bots?