Scientists grow ‘Human Brain’ in Lab

It is reported that a group of scientists in Birmingham have artificially created a living human brain. What? A human brain? How it is possible? According to news reports, the scientists at Aston University in Birmingham have created tiny bundles of cells which act like a mini nervous system. It is hoped that the artificial human brain will help find cure for some deadly disease conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research said that the artificial …

Space Station gets final pairs of Solar Arrays

The International Space Station (ISS) has got the fourth and final pairs of solar arrays. The crews of the US space shuttle Discovery and the resident astronauts of the International Space Station unfurled the new solar wings on Friday, after installing them on Thursday. ISS is now 80% complete and the new solar arrays will bring the space station up to full power.

The new solar panels are 240 feet long tip to tip and weighs nearly 5,000 pounds on Earth. Altogether, the four sets …

First Flight of Transition – The Flying Car

A flying car is no more a concept. Terrafugia, Inc., a Massachusetts based company has successfully flown it’s Transition® Roadable Aircraft Proof of Concept or simple words the “flying car”, at the Plattsburgh International Airport in Plattsburgh, N.Y. With this, Terrafugia proved that their “flying car” is no for a concept design, but a real product that will soon become available commercially.
Transition® is a two-seat aircraft designed to take off and land at local airports and drive on any road. …

Microsoft gets 10,000th Patent

Microsoft on Tuesday said it has just recorded its 10,000th U.S. patent, which is related to technology used in its Surface computing platform. The U.S. Patent No. 7,479,950 covers a new technology that lets users to place objects on the computer’s tablelike display and have them associated with the data or media stored on the computer’s hard drive.

For example, a group of photos from a particular vacation could be associated with a souvenir from the trip. Placing the souvenir on a Microsoft Surface computer might initiate …

Bill Gates releases Mosquitoes at tech conference

Earlier this week, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates released a glass full of mosquitoes at an elite technology conference. Why? Because Gates wanted to make a point about malaria. Gates performed the surprise stunt on Wednesday at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Conference in Long Beach, California.

“Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. I brought some. Here, I’ll let them roam around. There is no reason only poor people should be infected,” Gates said while releasing the mosquitoes in presence of some of the top …

NASA asks school children to name new Mars rover

US space agency NASA has started a contest among school children to name the agency’s next Mars rover. Called as “Name the Rover”, the contest is started in partnership with Disney-Pixar’s WALL-E. It is open for 5 to 18 years old student in grades K-12 in the United States, including U.S. possessions and schools operated by the U.S. for children of American personnel overseas.

Entrants should submit original essays explaining why their suggested name for the rover is the right one. The deadline for submission …

Beautiful Body – A Gift of Technology

Every women in this world want to look beautiful and feel beautiful. There may be different definitions of beauty. But, the truth is that physical beauty is still given much importance. Take a look at the beauty pageants or beauty related reality shows on television. What you will see? Those with a perfect body always have an extra advantage. And the fact is that today’s modern women are always ready to try all possible ways to get and maintain a perfect body. A perfect body improves self-confidence, gives the strength to face the world….

AVG acquires ID theft prevention specialist Sana Security

Antivirus and Internet Security company AVG Technologies on Tuesday announced that it has acquired identity-theft prevention software maker Sana Security Inc. The transaction marks another successful milestone for AVG, as it continues to improve Internet security coverage for individuals and small businesses and expand its global footprint. Amsterdam-based AVG did not disclosed the amount involved in the deal but confirmed that the acquisition provides AVG with its first Silicon Valley office.

“AVG’s acquisition of Sana is one of the most exciting accomplishments in identity …