Tires of the future could come from the farm as much as the factory as researchers have found a way to turn waste tomato peels and eggshells into sustainable rubber. Continue reading Researchers turn waste tomatoes into tires
Monthly Archives: March 2017
This robot can ask for clarification
Researchers have developed an algorithm that lets robots ask for clarification when they are not sure what exactly a person wants them to fetch, especially when there are lots of very similar objects in close proximity to each other. Continue reading This robot can ask for clarification
NASA to create universe’s coldest spot in space station box
NASA is all set to send an ice chest-sized box to the International Space Station to create the coolest spot in the universe. Continue reading NASA to create universe’s coldest spot in space station box
Samsung India announces solar lanterns to 10,000 girl students
With an aim to support gender diversity and the girl child, Samsung India on Tuesday announced the distribution of 10,000 solar lanterns to girl students of government schools. Continue reading Samsung India announces solar lanterns to 10,000 girl students
Can TRAPPIST-1 planets support life? NASA telescope might answer
Astronomers believe that NASA’s upcoming James Webb space telescope could help us find out if any of the seven earth-sized planets around the TRAPPIST-1 star 40 light years away could possibly support life. Continue reading Can TRAPPIST-1 planets support life? NASA telescope might answer
Mobile app lets you drape clothes before buying
Want to check how the clothes would look on you before you decide to buy them, all from the comfort of your home? Then try this unique mobile app. Continue reading Mobile app lets you drape clothes before buying
Researchers store computer OS, short movie on DNA
At a time when humans are generating more data than hard drives, scientists have demonstrated that a computer operating system and a short movie could be stored on a DNA. Continue reading Researchers store computer OS, short movie on DNA
That sleep tracking device may be ruining your sleep
Unable to get proper sleep at night? Blame that sleep tracking app, as a new study has revealed that wearable sleep tracking devices such as Fitbit or Apple Watch, designed to help people track sleep, may actually be keeping people awake. Continue reading That sleep tracking device may be ruining your sleep
Plants can replace polymers for 3-D printing
Plants could be a renewable and biodegradable alternative to the polymers currently used in 3-D printing materials, researchers have found. Continue reading Plants can replace polymers for 3-D printing
Facebook may add ‘Dislike’ button in Messenger
After offering a slew of “Reaction” buttons for posts last year, Facebook may soon add a new reaction “Dislike” for Facebook Messenger, a media report said. Continue reading Facebook may add ‘Dislike’ button in Messenger