Australian scientists have developed a “super oyster” that is resistant to the deadly Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), it was announced on Monday. Continue reading Scientists develop ‘super oyster’ resistant to deadly virus
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Samsung to showcase world’s first ‘stretchable’ display
Samsung on Monday said it will showcase the world’s first “stretchable” panel during the SID 2017 hosted by the Society for Information Display US tech fair. Continue reading Samsung to showcase world’s first ‘stretchable’ display
SpaceX Dragon to deliver crew supplies, research to ISS
SpaceX will launch its Dragon spacecraft for its 11th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre on June 1. Continue reading SpaceX Dragon to deliver crew supplies, research to ISS
New technique to help deaf-blind ‘watch’ TV
Researchers have invented a technique that types Braille in real time and helps deaf-blind people “watch” television without intermediaries. Continue reading New technique to help deaf-blind ‘watch’ TV
Sensor to detect disease markers in breath, air
Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect disease markers in breath or toxins in air, as well as tell the levels of sickness. Continue reading Sensor to detect disease markers in breath, air
Tablet device can help heart failure patients manage disease
A novel e-health tool in the form of a pre-programmed tablet can help heart failure patients to manage their disease including drug dosages, say researchers. Continue reading Tablet device can help heart failure patients manage disease
Self-ventilating workout suit to keep you cool and dry
If sweating is your problem with workout, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have a new solution to offer. They have designed a breathable workout suit that can keep the body cool and dry in the gym. Continue reading Self-ventilating workout suit to keep you cool and dry
3D-printed soft, four-legged robot can walk on sand
US engineers have developed a 3D-printed, four-legged robot that is capable of walking on rough surfaces such as sand and pebbles, the media reported on Wednesday. Continue reading 3D-printed soft, four-legged robot can walk on sand
‘Braava jet’ mopping robot now available in India
Puresight Systems, the distributor of US-based iRobot products in India, on Wednesday launched iRobot “Braava jet”—a mopping robot—in the country. Continue reading ‘Braava jet’ mopping robot now available in India
NASA probes detect man-made bubble around Earth
Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know that we also can shape our near-space environment with radio communications. Continue reading NASA probes detect man-made bubble around Earth