More bytes!

A new technique that promises to increase storage capacity in computers greatly

Like ours

Astronomers discover an Earth-like planetary system

When the sun flares up

During its active stage, the star spews tonnes of plasma that can disrupt satellites and power grids. Is the world ready to protect itself?

Playing Lego with molecules

Scientists are trying to make designer solids -- substances whose molecules they assemble according to a predetermined plan

Surprise rays from a comet

First ever X -ray emission by a comet has excited several astrophysicists who are optimistic of bringing some more dark areas of the universe …

Gas to liquid

A new physical process will help convert natural gas into liquid fuel, making it easier to transport

Look sharp

With the most powerful telescope in the world coming up in Chile, our view of the final frontier is sure to become larger and clearer

Super-heavy elements

Two experiments succeed in creating super-heavy elements, improving our understanding of the nuclear structure

The company El Nino keeps

Effects similar to those of El Nino have been observed in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans

Elementary order

How did elements come to be tabulated according to their properties?

Of galactic magnetism

Target: neutrino mass

If neutrinos have mass, one of the biggest mysteries of cosmology may be solved

Silent ride

A new technology may reduce noise pollution from trains to half

Fine conductors

Ultra thin carbon wires may be the revolutionary form of wiring for miniature circuits

Fusion reactor

Lethal leak

Who is the shiniest of all?

For stability

For better imaging

The development of a new material will improve ultrasound techniques

Packing more power

A four-atom oxygen molecule might make for good fuel

Lightly reactive

Materials that can be modified by changing light conditions

Fighting corrosion

Solar power helps prevent rusting

Attractive alloy

Magnetic scraps are converted into valuable alloys

Quake trigger

Tides are extremely harmful

Cheap catalysts

To produce biodiesel