A recent study in the US shows that by 2004, over 315 million computers will become obsolete. By 2005, for every single computer an American buys, one will be discarded

It s a drab piece of plastic, with a black and white screen and a few buttons features that hardly warrant a second look. Nevertheless, Simputer a portable alternative to personal computers can empower masses with a host of applications, ranging fro

Measuring efficiency of electric appliances fails to take off in India

Environment ministry favours small manufacturers, ignores experts’ advice on air emission norms for off-road diesel engines

Radiation from cellular phones is a well-known risk. Now there is another type of pollution from the wireless device which has raised a wave of worry. A study conducted by Inform, an environmental

European and Japanese manufacturers are made responsible for recycling their products

The Indian government comes out with the draft rules for recycling lead acid batteries. Their effectiveness is questionable

The Pioneer 11, which had transmit- ted some spectacular pictures of Jupiter and its moons, is now drifting towards interstellar space some 6.5 billion kin from the earth. Its power

Researchers from Magellan Technology, a firm based in western Australia, have developed radio signal-based bagtags to ensure that the luggage of air passengers is not misplaced during transit (New

• Investors have been flocking to timber-based businesses in Malaysia, where timber related stocks are being traded at high prices. This is a result of a combination of strong timber prices and

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