Category Archives: inventions

Tiniest Energy-Harvesting System

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

A 9 cubic millimeter solar-powered sensor system developed at the University of Michigan is the smallest that can harvest energy from its surroundings to operate nearly perpetually.A 9 cubic millimeter solar-powered sensor system developed at the University of Michigan is … Continue reading →

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Bioengineers Succeed in Producing Plastics Without the Use of Fossil Fuels

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A team of pioneering South Korean scientists have succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel based chemicals. This groundbreaking research, which may now allow for the production of … Continue reading →

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Indian students design satelite set for launch

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A team of engineering students from southern India have been designing a small light-weight satellite that is set to be sent into space soon. The Indian Space Research Organisation is supporting the project in the hope that it will encourage … Continue reading →

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Treatment for Type 2 diabetes available at PGI Chandigarh from next week only for Rs. 20000

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

After successful tests by a team of doctors of the Department of Endocrinology, PGIMER, a rare technique of curing Type 2 diabetes through bone marrow derived stem cell transplantation will now be available. It is expected to be a breakthrough … Continue reading →

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