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A curious bookbinder from London in 1821 placed a current-carrying wire near a magnet and made it continuously rotate - a seemingly simple experiment by the devout Christian uncovered the principle behind the electric motor and helped set the course for modern electrical technologyMichael Faraday's pioneering research set the foundation for the electric age. His groundbreaking experiment in 1821 showcased how electric...
That tiny arrow beside your car’s fuel gauge isn’t decorative; it tells you exactly which side of the vehicle the gas cap is onA small arrow on the fuel gauge of your vehicle signifies which side the fuel door is located. This innovative idea was born from a Ford de...
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034Nations have agreed to a global phase-out of mercury dental fillings by 2034. This historic decision aims to protect health and the environ...
Top 10 remote batteries for reliable performance and long lasting powerBy evaluating factors like battery longevity, compatibility with different types of remotes, leakage protection, and eco-friendliness, the ...
Heavy metal toxicity found in veggies grown in Yamuna floodplains: NGT-appointed panel reportThe level of lead detected in samples collected from the floodplain ranges from 2.8mg/kg to 13.8mg/kg, it said, adding heavy metal toxicity...
NGO alleges dumping of toxic waste in India, moves National Green TribunalToxics Link, an environmental NGO, has moved the National Green Tribunal alleging rampant violation of E-waste Rules, 2011.
- UN gets 140 nations to sign legally-binding mercury emissions treaty
More than 140 countries have agreed at the end of a week-long meet to sign a new and legally-binding international treaty to reduce harmful...
Mid-range dual SIM Android smartphones available in IndiaThere were only a handful of Dual SIM Android smartphones a few years ago, the category now has more than two dozen options, many of them s...
- Indian-American-led team develops cheap, eco-friendly battery
An Indian American-led team of scientists have developed a cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly battery that could be used to store energy ...
- Techtonic: A lowdown on hottest new gadgets & gizmos
Gamers looking for a beast of a machine need not look further than the Alienware X51 desktop and Mercury is looking to fix goodquality scre...
ET review: Mercury mTab Neo2What sets Mercury's mTab Neo 2 apart is that it is the cheapest Android tablet with full phone functionality (including voice calling).
- A look at the new gadget launches this week
iXA Tab 7 is a budget tablet from Mercury weighs under 350 grams and comes with a 7-inch resistive touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels).
- New rules for disposal of e-waste become effective
From today, manufacturers and consumers of hazardous electronics and electrical goods will be responsible for disposal of their waste and r...
- Mercury launches budget tablet mTab
The tablet has a 7-inch capacitive display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution that has become standard for budget tablets.
- Ford to unveil upgraded 2009 Escape at DC Show
Ford's 2009 Escape gas-electric hybrid will show improvements in power and performance, the automaker said Tuesday.
- Dell explodes all over the place
A British family had a close shave recently when a Dell laptop in their home exploded, reports the Leicester Mercury.
- Delhi to be global e-waste capital soon
As many as 900 pcs and 3,500 TV sets are dismantled in the city every day for reuse of their component parts.