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Scientists show Einstein’s theory of general relativity applies to cosmic scales

Mar 17th, 2010 | By Agencies | Category: Science & Tech. Top Pick

A team led by Princeton University scientists has tested Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity to determine that it applies to cosmic scales, much beyond our solar system.



Scientists sequence Hydra genome

Mar 16th, 2010 | By Agencies | Category: Science & Tech. Top Pick

Biologists from the University of Columbia, Irvine have played a major role in sequencing Hydra genome – a research that found the freshwater polyp shares many genes with humans.



Nano antennas could pave way for quantum computing networks

Mar 15th, 2010 | By Agencies | Category: Science & Tech. Top Pick, Technology

A team of scientists has developed a way to control the direction of light on the nanoscale, by developing miniaturized television aerials made from gold nanorods, which can pave the way for quantum computing networks in the future.



Chandra X-ray observing telescope celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 13th, 2010 | By Late 1303 | Category: Science & Tech. Top Pick, Space

The Chandra X-ray observing telescope is celebrating ten years of its launch, during which it has made a number of significant achievements.



New discovery may help prevent malaria transmission

Mar 12th, 2010 | By 3PM Feed 1203 | Category: Medicine & Research, Science & Tech. Top Pick

A research team from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has made a novel discovery that could help block malaria transmission.



Decrease in medication errors as physicians turn to electronic prescriptions

Mar 12th, 2010 | By Agencies | Category: Science & Tech. Top Pick

A new study has found that there is a decrease in medication errors as physicians turn to electronic prescriptions.



Google says it is prepared to leave China if censoring continues

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Agencies | Category: Gaming & Internet, Science & Tech. Top Pick

Search engine Google has said that it is not prepared for further censorship at the hand of the Chinese Government, and is ready to leave the country if pushed further.



Scientists extract DNA of extinct giant bird from fossil eggs

Mar 10th, 2010 | By LATE Feed 1003 | Category: Pure Sciences, Science & Tech. Top Pick

Experts have successfully managed to extract DNA from a 19,000-year-old emu eggshell.



Apple’’s ‘iKey’ to replace the humble door key

Mar 8th, 2010 | By Agency Feed | Category: Gadgets & Designs, Science & Tech. Top Pick

Computer giant Apple is set to revolutionize the traditional door key with introduction of a hi-tech alternative nicknamed the ”iKey”.



Nokia develops self-charging cellphone

Mar 6th, 2010 | By Syndicated | Category: Gadgets & Designs, Science & Tech. Top Pick

Experts have come up with a cellphone that can recharge its own battery by harvesting energy from the owner’’s motion.