Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist storyOctober 8th, 2009 Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist storyTEHRAN, Iran — In an Oct. 7 story about the disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat identified an Iranian who disappeared in Georgia as a second nuclear scientist.
Now, colour sensors for better vision in 'Car of the Future'October 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taking a major step towards improved CMOS sensors for most in-car camera systems, scientists have developed a new process that could provide colours to these systems. The CMOS sensors are semiconductor chips that convert light signals into electrical pulses and are installed in most digital cameras.
One third of Europeans have never used internet: ReportAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - A third of people in the European Union say they have never used the internet, according to an EU report, which examined the region's digital landscape over the last five years. What's more, the study found that more than one in four Europeans had never used a PC.
New digital fabric megaprinter to revolutionise fashion industryAugust 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - For those dreaming up runway-worthy fashions, the new digital fabric megaprinter can help them climb up the ladders of success. Fashion students of Baylor University are using a novel 50,000-dollar megaprinter for new fabric patterns to be showcased at Project Runway.
New generation students are digital natives, says surveyJuly 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - The urban school children of the country are digital natives and highly technology savvy, and will shape the next phase of the country's growth and success, said a survey released Wednesday. The survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) among school children said the new generation has shifted its social and academic life online.
Britain expels 2 Iranian diplomats after Tehran does sameJune 23rd, 2009 Britain expels 2 Iranian diplomatsLONDON — Britain's government says it has expelled two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for Tehran's decision to order out two staff members from the British Embassy in Tehran. The Foreign Office said Tuesday that Tehran's decision was baseless and unjustifiable.
Novel light sensor to enhance digital camerasJune 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Performance of a large number of electronic devices, including digital cameras, could soon be enhanced, for researchers have now created light sensor-like a pixel in a digital camera-that benefits from a phenomenon known as multi-exciton generation (MEG). University of Toronto (UT) scientists, who led the research, claim that they are the first group to have collected an electrical current from a device that makes use of MEG.
State Department disputes Iranian allegation of undue American interference in Iranian affairsJune 17th, 2009 US official denies charge of interference in IranWASHINGTON — The State Department is disputing an allegation by the Iranian government that the United States is meddling excessively in its internal affairs. State Department spokesman P.J.
Delhi to get detailed video surveillance for Commonwealth GamesJune 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Saturday announced it would be stepping up video surveillance in time for next year's Commonwealth Games by beaming real time footage from across the capital to "digital video walls" to be set up at the Police Headquarters here. The video footage from border points, Games' venues and traffic intersections will be accessed at the Central Command Unit, the construction of which is expected to be completed soon, Police Commissioner Y.S.
New digital memory storage device can store a trillion bits of data for a billion yearsJune 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in America have created a new memory storage medium that can pack thousands of times more data into one square inch of space than conventional chips, and preserve this data for more than a billion years. The breakthrough stems from the joint efforts of researchers from the U.S.
Offering high-quality digital music samples increases odds of full product salesJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by Robert Morris University researchers in Pennsylvania suggests that the current practice of offering short and low quality samples of digital music on the Internet may not be a great marketing strategy. Yanbin Tu in the Department of Marketing at the university and Min Lu in the Department of Finance and Economics think that an effective digital music free sample strategy should involve high-quality, long samples of the music being marketed.
Iran's 4 salt mummies placed in vacuum chamber for preservationMay 12th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran's four saltmen, unique salt mummies, have been placed in one of the most advanced display cases in the world, in an attempt to maintain and preserve them. According to Payvand Iran News, the vacuum chamber in Zanjan, where the mummies have been kept, can precisely control humidity and airflow and is provided with a nitrogen-rich mixture deadly to known bacteria and mold.
Missile deal with Russia on track, says IranApril 16th, 2009 MOSCOW - There are no obstacles to the delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Tehran, Iran's deputy foreign minister has said. 'There are no problems with this (S-300) contract,' Mehdi Safari said Wednesday at the end of his visit to Moscow.
Iran plans manned spaceflight by 2021February 11th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran would send its first man into space on board its own spacecraft by 2021, the head of Iran's Aerospace Agency announced Thursday. 'Scientific research has already begun in Iran,' Reza Tagipur was quoted by Iranian media as saying.
Iran launches its first domestic satelliteFebruary 2nd, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran carried into orbit its first domestically-produced satellite Tuesday, the country's national TV said. The research satellite named Omid (Hope), which contains communications and digital equipment, was carried into orbit by a home-made launch vehicle, Safir (Messenger).
Loading ...