Everything you need to know about Polytechnic: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Polytechnic: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New York, May 24 (ANI): Using your tablet or smartphone before bed can suppress quality sleep, thus putting you at risk for health problems, a new study suggests.
Moscow, May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Space imaging studies have revealed over 10 new oil deposits in Krasnoyarsk territory in Siberia, a scientist said.
Washington, May 9 (ANI): Swedish and Spanish engineers have created a system of sensors that detects fruit odours more effectively than the human sense of smell.
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission APPSC has declared the results of written test for the post of Lecturers in
Washington, Apr. 28 (ANI): Exposure to certain wavelengths and levels of light has the potential to increase alertness during the post-lunch dip - mid-afternoon hours typically occurring from 2-4 pm, a new research has revealed.
London, Apr. 6 (ANI): A group of researchers has built a prototype of an ultralight, inexpensive and robust flying drone that can be operated upon by one person and give a detailed 360-degree view of their surroundings.
Washington, April 3 (ANI): A team of chemists from the University of Valencia and the Polythecnic University of Valencia (Spain) have come up with a new hypothesis about how Maya Blue, a highly-resistant pigment used for centuries in Mesoamerica, was prepared.
Washington, February 26 (ANI): Researchers have found that a recombinant Newcastle disease virus kills all kinds of prostate cancer cells, including hormone resistant cells, leaving normal cells unscathed.
London, February 19 (ANI): Lasers powered by sun could protect Earth from any threatening-looking asteroids by destroying them before they can get too close, U.S. researchers have suggested.
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): As an asteroid roughly half as large as a football field-and with energy equal to a large hydrogen bomb-readies for a fly-by of Earth on Friday, two California scientists have proposed a system that could eliminate a threat of this size in an hour.
Washington, Feb. 14 (ANI): When Pope Benedict XVI ends his reign at the end of February he will be the first pope to do so before his death in nearly 600 years.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Two policemen were injured when a car they were chasing here rammed into their vehicle in the early hours Sunday, police said.
Amsterdam, Jan 23 (IANS) A revolutionary coating permits cotton to absorb roughly three-and-a-half times its own weight of water from misty air or fog.
Washington, January 4 (ANI): Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange or cream coloured cup than in a white or red one, researchers say.
Washington, December 21 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have shown that the powdered dried leaves from the Artemisia annua plant may be a far more effective antimalarial treatment than purified artemisinin, delivering 40 times more artemisinin to the blood and reducing the level of parasite infection more completely in mice.
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) A new discovery has revealed how osteocalcin, a protein, strengthens our bones, potentially opening the way to better therapeutics for fighting osteoporosis or brittle bones.
Washington, December 12 (ANI): Scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher, have shown for the first time how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones.
Washington, Dec. 9 (ANI): The closer you live to another person, the more likely you are to be friends with them despite the growing use and impact of social media, according to a new study that drew on data from the location-based social network provider Gowalla.
Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) You are more likely to be friends with people living close to you despite the growing popularity of social media, according to data drawn from the location-based social network provider Gowalla.
People who are not vegetarians "easily cheat, tell lies, they forget promises, they are dishonest and tell bad words, steal, fight and turn to violence and commit sex crimes", according to a new school textbook. This is a LIE. We do not commit sex crimes. New Healthway, a book given to schoolchildren in India, also explains that non-veg people are "lazy, sluggish and short-lived". So how do we get the time and energy to steal, fight, commit sex crimes, etc?
Melbourne, November 5 (ANI): Poor sleep, which can make a misery for those who suffer from it, can be overcome by following a simple set of tips, experts have claimed.
Washington, October 31 (ANI): When the brain fires up the network of neurons that allows us to empathize, it suppresses the network used for analysis, according to a pivotal study led by a Case Western Reserve University researcher.
Washington, October 28 (ANI): Exposure to morning short-wavelength "blue" light has the potential to help sleep-deprived adolescents prepare for the challenges of the day and deal with stress, more so than dim light, researchers say.
Melbourne, Oct 21 (ANI): South Korean singer Psy's 'Gangnam Style' continues to take the world by storm with a military robot becoming the latest to try and make the hit track his own.
London, October 20 (ANI): Researchers claim to have unlocked the physics behind the game roulette, to give players a better chance of beating the house.
Abuja, Oct 2 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen have shot dead over 20 students in Nigeria during an attack, Xinhua reported Tuesday.
London, Sept 11 (ANI): The use of tablet computers just before going to bed can lead to a poor night's sleep, a study has revealed.
Washington, September 8 (ANI): Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in the elderly, and adequate treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may significantly reduce this risk, a new study has claimed.
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Sleep apnoea, linked with snoring and dangerous pauses in breathing, could almost double the risk of fatal cancer risk as those who sleep soundly, says a study.
London, August 29 (ANI): Using mobile phones and tablets with a backlit display for just two hours before bed can cause sleep problems, researchers say.
London, Aug 29 (IANS) If you happen to be one of those who often find it difficult to fall asleep at night, the reason could be usage of cellphones or tablets at bedtime.
Washington, August 29 (ANI): Researchers at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) have created an ultra-sensitive biosensor capable of identifying the smallest single virus particles in solution.
London, August 29 (ANI): Using mobile phones and tablets with a backlit display for just two hours before bed can cause sleep problems, researchers say.
London, Aug 14 (ANI): Cosmopolitan magazine's editor-in-chief Helen Gurley Brown died in New York on Monday. She was 90.
MP Pre-Polytechnic Test (PPT) result 2012 has been declared on Monday, July 9, 2012. The aspirants can access their results from the Vyapam website http://www.vyapam.nic.in
London, July 5 (ANI): Findings of a recent study are challenging scientists' understanding of planet formation, suggesting that planets might form much faster than previously thought or, alternatively, that stars harbouring planets could be far more numerous.
JCECE Jharkhand polytechnic result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the JCECE website http://jceceboard.org
UP Polytechnic (JEECUP) result 2012 has been declared. The declaration of results have ended the wait of 14 lakh candidates, who had written the Joint Entrance Examination of Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic (JEECUP)
Washington, June 8 (ANI): Researchers have shown that a bioinspired robotic fish could attract live zebrafish when put to swim together in a water tank.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): Tablet computers like the iPad may soon authenticate their rightful users by reading the unique movement of their hands, not their passwords.
New York, May 19 (IANS) Polytechnic Institute of New York University, America's second-oldest private engineering school, has conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering on Sam Pitroda, adviser to Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh.
London, May 11 (ANI): Scientists have developed a carbon nanotube sponge that can soak up oil in water with unparalleled efficiency with help from computational simulations performed at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
London, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have accused Skype for allowing a privacy vulnerability, which potentially let people know the location of a caller, to stay in their software for more than a year.
London, April 14 (ANI): In what could be an answer to fuel scarcity, a team of engineers from the California Polytechnic State University has designed a vehicle that does a whopping 584mpg.
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Obese individuals could be exposed to higher levels of radiation during routine X-ray and CT scans as most medical imaging equipments are not designed with overweight and obese patients in mind, researchers say.
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Canadian scientists have designed a flexible battery that can be woven unobtrusively into fabrics.
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Canadian scientists have designed a flexible battery that can be woven unobtrusively into fabrics.
London, Jan 24 (ANI): Graphene, which is the thinnest material known to science, is not only transparent to eye but also water, a new study including Indian origin researcher has revealed.
London, Jan 24 (ANI): Graphene, which is the thinnest material known to science, is not only transparent to eye but also water, a new study including Indian origin researcher has revealed.
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Nicotine traces have been discovered in a 1,300-year-old Mayan flask decorated with hieroglyphics that apparently point to the intended contents, researchers say.
Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): Advanced nanomaterials could now open the door to a new generation of high-performance, cost-effective solid state refrigeration and air conditioning, requiring no refrigerants and no moving parts, a new study led by Indian origin researcher has revealed.
London, Jan 10 (ANI): A new, touch-sensitive fabric could enable you to lower the volume of your car stereo by swiping the driver's seat, or dim the lights of your room by casually rubbing the armrest of your sofa.
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Practising tai chi, a type of internal Chinese martial art, can improve balance among elderly people with failing eyesight and help them dodge dangerous falls, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): An Indian origin researcher has designed two applications that can turn iPod touch and iPhones into remote control for robots.
London, Dec 1 (ANI): In a new study funded by NASA, scientists have used the oldest minerals on Earth to reconstruct the atmospheric conditions present on Earth very soon after its birth.
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Scientists have regenerated functional muscle tissue in mice, which may open the door for a new clinical therapy to treat people who suffer major muscle trauma.
London, Nov 29 (ANI): Graphene form sensors are ten times more efficient in sniffing out bombs and explosives compared to commercial gas detectors being used today, a new study co-led by Indian origin researcher has revealed.
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): A new study has discovered a "sweet spot" around a few young stars, which is cranking out the production of methanol, a chemical that could support life's chemistry.
London, Nov 14 (ANI): A team of researchers co-led by the University of Pennsylvania has developed an ultra-thin and flexible brain implant that could one day be used to treat epileptic seizures.
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): A team of scientists led by an Indian origin is studying graphene, essentially a single layer of the graphite found commonly in our pencils or the charcoal we burn on our barbeques, to use it as an alternative to copper in creating smaller and faster smart phones, tablet computers and other devises.
Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): Individuals who work from home may experience more work exhaustion because of conflict between work and family demands, according to a new study.
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): Scientists have located areas in outer space that have extreme potential for complex organic molecules formation.
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): Cranberry juice is far better than extracts of the fruit at fighting bacterial infections, according to a new study.
New York, Oct 25 (ANI): A severe security flaw in the massively popular Skype video chat service might put Internet users worldwide at risk.
Washington, Oct 12 (ANI): A team, led by scientists at the University at Buffalo has revealed that they have identified the presence of a dynamic Jahn-Teller effect in defective diamonds, which will help advance the development of diamond-based systems in applications such as quantum information processing.
Washington, Oct 07 (ANI): A team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has turned a smartphone into a sophisticated monitoring app that can capture and transmit vital physiological data.
Washington, August 03 (ANI): Ever wondered where all your personal information goes when a social networking site dies? Well, it is recycled.
London, August 1 (ANI): One of antiquity's most remarkable examples of engineering, The Pantheon - a giant temple in the heart of Rome - that was built by Emperor Hadrian 2000 years ago, may have acted as a colossal sundial, a new study has revealed.
London, June 24 (ANI): It's often called the wonder fruit. Now, a new research has revealed that eating strawberries could help stave off ageing and even prevent cancer.
London, June 22 (ANI): A new study has found that the human retina protein, CRY2, has the molecular capability to function as a light-sensitive magnetic sensor.
Washington, June 15 (ANI): A team of experts from Italy and Spain has showed that injecting bacteria into a painting can help restore it to its former glory.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): A new study has provided some of the strongest evidence to date that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) played a key role in the shifting of tropical, greenhouse climate of the Eocene to modern and much cooler climates.
Washington, April 26 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new method for manufacturing green-colored LEDs with greatly enhanced light output, which could likely lead to a new generation of high-performance, energy-efficient display devices.
London, March 26 (ANI): Scientists have come up with new evidence in support of the theory that human agriculture was changing the climate 8,000 years ago.
Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): A doctoral student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a new system that uses ultrasound to transmit large quantities of data and power wirelessly through thick metal walls, like the hulls of ships and submarines.
Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): A study on the blue-jean preferences has revealed that female consumer choices depend on their national cultures.
Canterbury, Jan 28 (ANI): Many international students in New Zealand, including Asians, have approached a Christchurch website with a number of 'bullying and abuse' complaints, and demanded that minorities to be protected in the country.
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed liquid pistons, which could lead to new devices like micro displacement pumps and liquid switches, to adaptive lenses and advanced drug delivery systems.
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Scientists have devised a new system that uses the cheapest possible energy source - sunlight - to produce clean water from waste effluents.
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers are pioneering a new study in which they have developed a type of nanomaterial that could spark a new generation of Lithium ion batteries for electric automobiles, laptop computers, mobile phones, and other devices.
Gaya (Bihar), Dec.18 (ANI): Students of Gaya Government Polytechnic set the college building on fire on Saturday, protesting the immediate change of examination centre without prior notice.
Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that primary school children who don't like eating fruit and vegetables are 13 times more likely to develop functional constipation than children who do.
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have demonstrated a new way that could be used to deliver stem cells to targeted areas of the body to repair diseased or damaged tissue, including cardiac muscle damaged by a heart attack.
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Although a computer can crunch several million numbers in a few seconds, it cannot be expected to spot a fake bronze coin which has, say, 544 B.C inscribed on it - something a human would be able to spot immediately.
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists at Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, believe that bacteria injected into blood stream could sound an 'alarm' to nanobots in the body so that they sense tumour cells and release anticancer drugs to fight them.
Wellington, Oct 13 (ANI): Despite the departure of the controversial and popular host Paul Henry from the Television New Zealand, the ratings of the breakfast show reportedly remains high, but experts claim that the actual effect of his absence would be known only after a few months.
Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): A new research has revealed that each pack of cigarettes really costs 107 euros for men and 75 euros for women, when premature death is taken into account.
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Researchers say that 'sea snot'-sticky clumps of phytoplankton - have been caused by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Washington, Sep 2 (ANI): Making a surprising discovery, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have found that cranberry juice cocktail blocked a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) from beginning the process of infection.
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a nanoscale coating for surgical equipment, hospital walls, and other surfaces, which safely eradicates methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Teenagers tend to delay bedtimes during Spring, thanks to the later sunset and extended daylight exposure in the season, say researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC).
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Researchers have identified the mechanism used by several types of common, virulent microbes to infect plants and cause devastating blights.
London, July 12 (ANI): American scientists have made a major breakthrough in remote wave sensing, opening the way for detecting hidden explosives, chemical, biological agents and illegal drugs from a distance of 20 meters.
Washington, July 1 (ANI): A footballer's body betrays whether his penalty kick will swerve to the left or right just a split second before his foot meets the ball, according to new American research.
Washington, June 25 (ANI): A footballer's body betrays whether his penalty kick will swerve to the left or right just a split second before his foot meets the ball, according to new American research.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Even the most effective shoppers can take a lesson or two from ducks and geese in hopping from one shop to another on a busy high street, say scientists.
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Onion, one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables on the planet, contains some components that have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it possible to use it to preserve food, says a new study.
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Animals that live their entire lives without oxygen and surrounded by 'poisonous' sulphides have been discovered for the first time, deep under the Mediterranean Sea.
Washington, March 30 (ANI): A new astronomical and topographical research has indicated that the missing pyramid of an obscure pharaoh that ruled Egypt some 4,300 years ago could lie at the intersection of a series of invisible lines in South Saqqara.
Washington, March 24 (ANI): An ingredient in the plant that gave the world tequila may help protect against osteoporosis and other diseases, suggests a news study.
