INDIAN researchers and inventors can look for help from the Internet. They now have access to original patent documents on the Network instead of just abstracts. A new service by Derwent, a uk

Plans for trials of a reusable satellite launcher whose rocket sections will be parachuted back to earth have been presented to the us Federal Aviation Authority. Kistler Aerospace, based in

ONCE again, the nation's lack of preparedness and poor disaster management have been exposed. A severe cyclonic storm travelling at a speed of 180 kmph ravaged the coastal districts of East and West

A robot will now allow disabled people to become independent of helpers at work and at home

Taking note of recent reports on health hazards posed by vehicular pollution in New Delhi, the Supreme Court of India recently gave directions to address the problem. On November 18, the court

The bulky battle tank is about to be replaced by a lightweight monster

The British Nuclear Fuels (BNF), which operates the Sellafield reprocessing plant in north-west England, has landed in the dock. A lawsuit has been slapped by four Irish residents who want BNF to

In an attempt to save the Dhanmondi lake in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association has issued legal notices to various officials of the ministry of housing and public works and the

BAD news for diabetics and weight watchers. A new study reveals that indiscriminate use of artificial sweeteners can bring about several unwanted side-effects including headaches, visual impairment

ONE of the rarest of the species, the golden langur is facing extinction. Increasing encroachment on their habitat and smuggling have led to a sharp decline in the number of these dazzling