London, July 4 (ANI): Two scientists at Imperial College London say that they have an idea to make a carpet that can make anything swept under it to seem to disappear.
Jensen Li and John Pendry say that regular silica and silicon can be used to make such a carpet.
According to them, the carpet would work across the spectrum of visible light, something no other cloaking scheme has yet been able to achieve.
Most modern schemes are based on 'metamaterials', materials possessing carefully crafted internal structures that can alter the path ...continue reading
Armadas of ancient ice sheets may have crumbled like dominoes A new research has uncovered that tens of thousands of years ago, "armadas of ice" crumbled off of the ice sheet covering North America into the Atlantic Ocean, which may have triggered a domino-like effect that led to icebergs calving off of another ice sheet into the Pacific thousands of miles away on the other side of the continent.
Scoring top grades in science subjects really is hard A new research has shown that school kids studying science and technology subjects like Maths, Physics and Chemistry find it much harder to achieve the top exam grades than candidates of similar ability studying subjects like Media Studies and Psychology.
Now, PalmSecure that scans veins in user's palm for identification Forget fingerprint and iris scanners, the future of automated identification using body parts is in the palm of your hand, at least that's what Fujitsu Computer Products of America wants people to think.
'Monday morning blues' are a figment of imagination Just the thought of waking up for work on a Monday morning scares most of us, thanks to the blues accompanied by the starting day of the week, but according to a group of researchers, there's no such thing as 'Monday morning blues', in fact they're a figment of our imagination.
The research reveals that we are just as happy at the beginning of the week as we are at the end.
Now, a jet-engine silencer to cut aircraft noise That shrieking aircraft noise of jet engines during take off and landing is one of the biggest problems faced by the aviation industry. A researcher now claims that it is possible to quieten a jet engine by separating its exhaust into high and low speed flows.
Now, scented clothing that masks the stench of body odour Sick of telling your boyfriend to do something about that stench of sweat and dirt that puts you off even before sharing an intimate moments in his arms? Well, then you can now gift him a perfumed shirt that will ensure that your man always smelling as fresh as ever.
Setting minimum drinking age of 21 helps save lives Laws aimed at preventing consumption of alcohol by those under 21 have been found to cut drinking-related fatal car crashes dramatically in a study on the minimum drinking age.
Archaeological dig reveals "stylish" Roman life A TV archaeology team has unearthed one of the "best preserved" Roman towns in Britain, which reveals the "stylish" lives of the affluent Roman race.
Penguin decline sounds bell for potentially catastrophic changes in world's oceans The rapid population declines among penguins are sounding the alarm for potentially catastrophic changes in the world's oceans, with climate change, oil pollution, depletion of fisheries and rampant coastline development leading to the species' decline.
Language exists in the brain, says researcher Scientists at the Faculty of Arts at the University of the Basque Country are analysing bilingual processing of language to find out how the brain acquires and manages languages, and in what way languages being similar or different is influential in this process.
Engineers create roundest objects in the world An international group of engineers and craftsmen have built a pair of nearly perfect spheres that are thought to be the roundest objects in the world.
Physicists create millimeter-sized 'Bohr atom' A Rice University-led team of physicists has created giant, millimeter-sized atoms that resemble the famous 'Bohr Atom' more closely than any other experimental realization yet achieved.
Organic body care products 'contaminated' with cancer-causing chemical Body care products with labels claiming them to be "100 per cent natural" and "Pure and Organic" may not be as safe as believed, for a new study has found several soaps and lotions to be contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical.
China quake was rare and unexpected A new analysis of the setting for the May 12 earthquake in China has indicated that the quake was rare and unexpected in the country.
Invisible waves beneath ocean surface can shape underwater edges of continents Climate researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have found that a class of powerful, invisible waves hidden beneath the surface of the ocean can shape the underwater edges of continents and contribute to ocean mixing and climate.
First high-resolution map of human brain core unveiled An international team of scientists claims to have achieved a major breakthrough in developing the first high-resolution map showing how millions of neural fibres connect and communicate in the human cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher-level thinking.
Web hits can be used to detect earthquakes Internet traffic counters used to measure web hits could rival dedicated seismological equipment as a way of detecting earthquakes.
Now, a technology that may help Olympic sailing Participants vying for the gold during the sailing events at the Olympics have a new tool to lend them a helping hand - a mobile lidar (light detection and ranging) station.
Earth's magnetic field has started to weaken A new study has determined that rapid changes in the churning movement of Earth's liquid outer core are weakening the magnetic field in some regions of the planet's surface.
Now, hi-tech spy gear that helps catch infidel partners Men having a fling behind their partner's back better be on the alert, for a new hi-tech spy gear has come to town that can read every text message you've sent or received - even the deleted ones - as well as track your every move and listen in on all your conversations.
Get ready to sing like Shakira! You won't have to shelve out on expensive music lessons to sing like pop star Shakira, for all you now need to do so is switch on your computer.
Chameleon with a rapid growth rate and shortest lifespan A new research has discovered that a chameleon from arid southwestern Madagascar spends up to three-quarters of its life in an egg, and its lifespan after hatching is a mere 4 to 5 months.
Watermelon is nature's Viagra, claims Indian-origin scientist If you thought watermelon is just a fruit that refreshes parched throats, here's something you should know: the juicy fruit has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.
Now, heart patients to get first-aid tips on their mobile phones Now, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques, an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest, will come handy, thanks to the Red Cross, which has launched a new animated download that enables the user to learn CPR on their mobile phones.
Now, just move your tongue to power a wheelchair Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a novel system that can enable individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair, and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues.
Orbiting robots would be able to repair errant satellites on demand Three European aerospace engineers have said that space agencies and satellite operators should accelerate their efforts to develop robotic mechanics that can ply various Earth orbits, fixing errant satellites on demand, which would help in repairing failing spacecraft much more economically.
Genetically modified wheat can resist droughts Scientists have determined that genetically modified (GM) wheat would be able to beat the Australian heat as it is drought resistant, thus proving lucrative for the country's farmers.
13th century church unearthed in Bulgaria A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient church in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria, which dates back to the 13th century, along with remains of an ancient graveyard.
Chinese burial site reveals history of Canadian province A Chinese burial site in the Fraser Canyon in Canada has revealed a forgotten side to British Columbia's (B.C.) history, with the discovery of a hand-built rock pile, some porcelain artifacts and some grave markers from the site.
Vibration therapy may help cut falls in older people Older people may reduce the risk of falls by spending less than 10 minutes standing on a vibrating platform several times a week, according to a new Australian study.
UK researchers move a step closer to solving bee disease mystery British researchers have made a significant discovery about the transmission of a common claim that they have made a significant infectious agent called deformed wing virus (DWV), which is believed to be the cause of the recent demise of billions of honeybees.
Brewing tradition existed in Ireland as far back as 2500 BC: Study Two archaeologists, who made the headlines worldwide last year after they suggested that one of the most common archaeological monuments in the Irish landscape might have been used for brewing a Bronze Age Beer, will discuss their research at the World Archaeological Congress 'Fringe' at UCD next month.
Botox jabs may help cure incontinence Celebrities have accredited it with the title of 'miracle drug' as it keeps wrinkles at bay - and now millions of people can benefit from Botox injections to cure a far less glamorous problem - incontinence.
