Chinese hackers compromise US weapon designs: Report
byWashington, May 28 (IANS) Chinese hackers have compromised the designs for many of America’s most sensitive advanced weapons systems, according to a media report…
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France posts space counsellor in Bangalore
byBangalore, May 27 (IANS) The French government posted Mat Weiss as its space counseller with diplomatic rank in Bangalore to strengthen and expand relations…
Microsoft challenge at Kochi Startup Village from May 29
byKochi, May 27 (IANS) Startup Village, country’s first telecom technology incubator, here is set to host from May 29 the regional round of the…
Hands-free device better left alone while driving
byMontreal, May 26 (IANS) Scientists have shown that using hands-free cellular devices on the go could lead to a sharp increase in driving errors,…
Abdul Kalam calls for space solar power research
byChennai, May 25 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has called for drawing up a workable research document for marketing space solar power to…
Scientists develop ‘skin’ for robots
byRome, May 25 (IANS) European scientists have engineered artificial skins and sensor technologies to augment “sensitivity” in robots, says a study. The new capabilities,…
Indian software industry to see strong revenue growth: PwC
byNew Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Indian software industry is poised for a strong revenue growth driven by social media, mobility, analytics and cloud,…
Russia plans four spacecraft launches in 2014
byMoscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia’s Energia Rocket and Space Corporation will make four launches next year from the Pacific Ocean-based Odyssey platform under…
Russian social network blacklisted by mistake
byMoscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Vkontakte, Russia’s biggest social networking website, was put on a state registry of blacklisted websites by mistake Friday, an…
Private firms may travel to lunar surface: NASA report
byLondon, May 24 (IANS) A study of future human missions has indicated corporate researchers could be living on the moon by the time NASA…