Scientists develop technique that can generate electricity from vibrations for self-powered devicesThe Science and Technology Ministry, in a statement, said searching for renewable energy resources with reduced carbon emissions is one of ...
26 Jun, 2021, 08.39 PM IST
Marine red algae may hold key to preventing spread of COVID-19: Reliance researchersMarine red algae may hold key to prevent spread of coronavirus as biocompatible compounds extracted from them can be used as a coating mate...
12 Apr, 2020, 02.55 PM IST
Now, a smart sticker can monitor your physical activity & alert about health risksThese 'smart stickers' are made of cellulose.
18 Oct, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
IIT scientists use onion skin to generate electricityThe non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible device takes advantage of the suitable piezoelectric properties of the onion skin, researche...
18 Dec, 2017, 02.53 PM IST
- These gel-based robots can catch live fish
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Engineers have fabricated transparent gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them and can per...
05 Feb, 2017, 09.52 AM IST
Supercraft3D can now print new dimensions with this $1 millionBansal, who is CEO at Flipkart, has backed several startups including biotech-based 3D printing firm Pandorum Technologies, smart electric ...
10 Jan, 2017, 09.29 AM IST
- Silk-based material programmed for pre-designed functions
New York, Dec 27 (IANS) Researchers have created a novel material out of silk protein that can be preprogrammed with biological, chemical, ...
27 Dec, 2016, 04.27 PM IST
On the cards: Charge your smartphone with a finger swipe!The device known as a nanogenerator, scientists operated an LCD touch screen, a bank of 20 LED lights and a flexible keyboard.
11 Dec, 2016, 12.18 PM IST
- New biocompatible optical fibers to detect first sign of disease
New York, Oct 18 (IANS) Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Medical School have developed a biocompati...
18 Oct, 2016, 06.42 PM IST
Titanium-gold alloy four times harder than most steels: studyThe atomic structure of the material - its atoms are tightly packed in a "cubic" crystalline structure that is often associated with hardne...
21 Jul, 2016, 03.16 PM IST
Indian scientists' DNA device generates power from touchThe device can help avoid the use of traditional batteries as power source for our everyday used portable electronic gadgets, researchers s...
16 Aug, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
IIT-Bombay breakthrough may cut dialysis cost by 50%The number of Indians with diabetes is predicted to reach 101 million by 2030. Diabetics are at particular risk of developing kidney failur...
21 Nov, 2014, 11.32 AM IST
Stem cells can help kill brain tumoursIn a breakthrough, Harvard scientists have discovered that stem cells loaded with the herpes virus can be used to specifically target and k...
18 May, 2014, 02.06 PM IST
New method brings unbreakable phones closer to realityTransparent bendable electronics could soon be a reality thanks to a new method developed by scientists, including Indian-origin researcher...
23 Oct, 2013, 03.20 PM IST
Unbreakable smartphones come closer to realityResearchers have developed a new method to transfer electronics, which are usually made on rigid silicon, onto a flexible surface.
23 Sep, 2013, 05.54 PM IST
- Cadila Pharma signs pact with Bactiguard to sell products for prevention of hospital acquired infection
Bactiguard provides solutions preventing hospital acquired infections, which are the fourth largest cause of death in the western world.
21 Feb, 2012, 04.59 PM IST
- 3M Healthcare launches technology for dental care
3M Healthcare on Monday said it has launched a computerised technique which will replicate the look and feel of a natural tooth.
01 Sep, 2008, 02.23 PM IST