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Now, a new test that can smell cancer on your breath

Scientists have developed a new cheap and simple breath analysing test which they say, could accurately spot cancer indicators and help suggest whether a patient really needs further complex and expensive screenings.

What currency woes? Europe to build largest ever telescope

A coalition of 15 European countries, including Britain, has announced plans to build the biggest telescope in the world, the Daily Mail has reported.

IIT-Bombay testing upgraded Aakash: Datawind

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal had said the specifications for the revised version of Aakash will be finalised by the end of June.

New Indian envoy introduces himself to Indonesia on YouTube!

India's new ambassador Gurjit Singh used YouTube in his first outreach to the people of Indonesia to say that the two countries would contribute to development of a new international order.

Plants talk to each other as they sway in breeze?

Plants swaying in breeze may actually be conversing with each other as they not only respond to sound but also communicate actively by 'clicking' noises, a new research has claimed.

No more diets: Pop a pill to reduce weight!

A diet pill aimed at curbing fat people's appetites could soon be a reality

One in every seventh office mail is gossip: Study

The average corporate email user sends 112 emails every day and one out of every seven of those messages can be called "gossip," says a new study.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar flays India's proposal on Net policies

The MP criticised India's proposal in the UN with regard to Internet-related policies.

The Octopus' oldest relative is 128 million years old!

Scientists have unearthed the fossils of a 128-million-year-old spiky creature which they say could be the oldest ancestor of the modern-day squid and octopus.

Apple tried to block Spotify in US: Sean Parker

Apple Inc may have tried to prevent Spotify, the popular music streaming service, from entering the US market, according to Sean Parker, director of the company.

Now an app to tell you when to water plants!

The sensor collects data such as soil moisture, light intensity and ambient temperature, which is sent to the app, available for iOS devices and through the web.

Elixir of youth? NASA invents drink that reverses signs of aging!

A "space drink" developed by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation can also reduce wrinkles and reverse the telltale signs of ageing in just four months, say researchers

Microsoft to incubate 10 Indian start-ups

Start-ups that can build any application using the company's cloud platform and operate in any business or market segment will be eligible to apply for the programme, being launched simultaneously in Beijing (China), Tel Aviv (Israel), Seattle (US) and Bangalore.

No evidence that cellular towers cause cancer: Medical experts

A group of experts in Jaipur have said that there are no conclusive scientific studies anywhere to prove low radiation emitted from cellular towers can cause cancer in human beings

Ancient Bethlehem seal found in Jerusalem

The Israel Antiquities Authority says archeologists digging at a Jerusalem site have found the oldest artifact that bears the inscription of Bethlehem — a 2,700 years old seal with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace.

Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court mandated counseling

The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday.

Mumbai attack plan used Google Earth: US commander

Citing the example of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a top US military commander has warned of the dangers posed by "democratisation" of technology in future warfare.

Now, pay to highlight popular posts on your Facebook page

Users in the New Zealand thought they were being scammed after they were presented with an option to "highlight" their posts for $2.

Demand for mobile handsets likely to reach 250 mn in 2014

The demand for mobile phone handsets in the country is likely to reach 250 million in 2014 with an estimated value of Rs 54,000 crore, Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora told Parliament Friday.

RIM to launch 15 BlackBerry premium stores by year-end

Canadian smartphone maker Research in Motion (RIM) will launch around 15 BlackBerry premium stores across the country by the end of this year to expand its business in India.

US views on India's IPR protection not justified: Sharma

Commerce and Industry minister has said that India is TRIPS compliant, and has asked the USTR for a comprehensive re-look at the intellectual property regime in India

Now, an app to minimise your social media stress!

JWT surveyed 900 19-26 year olds in China, Singapore and the United States and found that more than half considered it too time-consuming to keep up with all their social media commitments and conceded that the time they spent on such sites had a negative impact on their job or studies.

World's oldest blood cells harvested from 5000-year-old iceman

Scientists have discovered the world's oldest blood cells in the remains of a 5,300-year-old iceman found in Italy.

Smartphone users in India access net more than America

Of the 56 percent usage of internet through smartphones in India, 59 percent are males and 48 percent females, the survey said.

China shuts down 535 'porno' microblogs

The SIIO said public security authorities have begun criminal investigations on some of the accounts' owners.

RIM to lose more ground in smartphone market: analyst

Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion could well cede a much larger chunk of market share in coming months, RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Sue said.