New 'wet feet' repellent may make cockroaches historyOctober 13th, 2009 LONDON - A new insect repellent, which can make termites, cockroaches and other pests to develop wet feet, has now been unveiled by Cambridge University scientists. Researchers have claimed that they have developed a cheap, durable, non-toxic and environmentally safe coating that causes the creatures to behave like "someone with wet feet in the shower".
South Korean telecommunications regulator approves sale of Apple's iPhoneSeptember 22nd, 2009 South Korea approves sale of Apple's iPhoneSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's telecommunications regulator said Wednesday it has given approval for Apple Inc.'s hit iPhone to be sold in the country — potentially shaking up a handset market controlled by domestic manufacturers. The Korea Communications Commission approved the sale of the device at a meeting attended by its five commissioners, said commission spokesman Lee Sang-hun.
Green algae serve as effective coating substrate in eco-friendly batteriesSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A group of researchers at the Angstrom Laboratory at Uppsala University in Sweden have discovered that the distinctive cellulose nanostructure of the green Cladophora algae can serve as an effective coating substrate for use in environmentally friendly batteries. "These algae has a special cellulose structure characterised by a very large surface area," said Gustav Nystrom, a doctoral student in nanotechnology and the first author of the research article.
New coating promises to wipe away grease stains with waterAugust 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of scientists has developed a new coating which promises that grease stains can be wiped away with plain old water. According to a report by Discovery News, the new coating has been developed by Jeffrey Youngblood and colleagues at Purdue University in the US.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple's board of directorsAugust 3rd, 2009 Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple boardCUPERTINO, Calif. — Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors.
New fireproof coatings can withstand temperatures of over 1000 degrees CelsiusJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - CSIRO researchers in Melbourne are developing tough fire-resistant coating materials called 'hybrid inorganic polymer system', or, HIPS, which can withstand temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius. Current commercial coatings used on building materials and structures break down at between 150-250 degrees C.
Edible coating makes fish filets more nutritious, longer-lastingJuly 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oregon State University have extended the shelf life of lingcod fillets and possibly made them more nutritious by dipping them into an edible, protective coating enriched with fish oil. The research may give consumers a chance to eat longer-lasting, potentially healthier fish fillets.
Scientists create material that can repel hot waterJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - In a breakthrough study, scientists from University of Minnesota in St Paul have developed a new material that can repel hot water. The new discovery could help protect vulnerable members of the population such as elderly, children, physically impaired people from hot-water burns.
Novel implant coating technique createdJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An electrochemical process for coating metal implants which vastly improves their functionality, longevity and integration into the body has been developed by a Tel Aviv University researcher. Brainchild of Prof.
Japanese university giving pupils iPhones to monitor classroom attendanceMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hundreds of students of a top Japanese university are getting sat-nav iPhones, so that it's easier to track them down in case they skip classes. Usually, students fake attendance by getting friends to answer proxy roll-call or hand in signed attendance cards.
Free iPhones at Japan university may prove costly for some as GPS keeps tabs on truantsMay 29th, 2009 Japan university gives away iPhones to nab truantsTOKYO — A prestigious Japanese university is giving away hundreds of iPhones, in part to use its Global Positioning System to nab students that skip class. Truants in Japan often fake attendance by getting friends to answer roll-call or hand in signed attendance cards.
Now, iPhone's 'My QuitLine' app helps smokers kick the buttApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers interested in quitting the habit can now get some serious help from their iPhones - a new free application of the smart phone provides a live quitline coach and uses live text to advice on how to kick the butt. Developed by The George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) and the National Tobacco Cessation Collaborative (NTCC), "My QuitLine" app also provides evidence-based treatment for quitting.
Amazon.com buys Lexcycle, maker of iPhone e-book application Stanza, for undisclosed sumApril 28th, 2009 Amazon.com buys Stanza e-book app maker LexcycleLOS ANGELES — Kindle e-book retailer Amazon.com Inc. has purchased Lexcycle, a year-old company that makes the iPhone e-book application Stanza, in a move that ratchets up Amazon's presence in the electronic book market.
AT&T 1Q earnings fall 9.7 percent but beat Wall Street estimatesApril 22nd, 2009 AT&T 1Q earnings fall 9.7 percentNEW YORK — Strong results from the wireless business softened the effect of the weak economy at AT&T Inc., helping the country's biggest telecommunications carrier beat analyst estimates for the first quarter. AT&T said Wednesday it earned $3.126 billion, or 53 cents per share, in the first three months of 2009, down 9.7 percent from $3.461 billion, or 57 cents per share, a year earlier.
Diddy asking fans to be part of his iPhone applicationApril 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sean 'Diddy' Combs is urging his fans to become the face of a new iPhone application he's developing with Apple. The rap mogul has joined hands with the computer software giant to promote his upcoming album 'Last Train To Paris'.
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