Isro Begins Countdown for Fifth Navigation Satellite Launch on Wednesday

The 48-hour countdown for the lift of an Indian rocket - the first one for 2016 - with the country's fifth navigation satellite as the sole passenger began at 9.31am…

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Detachable Plane Invented to Save Lives in Case of Crashes

A Ukranian engineer has come up with the design of an aircraft with a detachable cabin which can be ejected at any time including during in-flight emergency situations and allow…

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New Lab to Provide Researchers Remote Access to Robots

Aimed at boosting research in robotics, the Georgia Institute of Technology is building a new laboratory that would allow roboticists from around the US to conduct experiments remotely. With the…

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Water Ice Found on Surface of Comet 67P: Study

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified two large patches of water ice on the surface of comet 67P, perhaps the most studied comet in history. The elusive ice was…

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Microbots Individually Controlled Using ‘Mini Force Fields’: Study

Scientists are using "mini force fields" to independently control individual microrobots operating within groups, an advance aimed at using the tiny machines in areas including manufacturing and medicine. Until now…

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Huawei to Enter PC Market With Dual-Boot Android, Windows Laptop Next Month: Report

Huawei may have plans to enter the PC business. Multiple media reports claim that the Chinese technology conglomerate will launch its first laptop this year. The laptop could offer dual-boot…

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Netflix Chief Says 2016 Will Bring Emphasis on Family Shows

Netflix says it will make a special effort to produce programming for children and families, with the streaming service offering 20 new programs in the category this year led by…

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MakeMyTrip Under Scanner for Alleged Tax Evasion

Online travel company MakeMyTrip is under probe for alleged service tax evasion of Rs. 75 crores. The Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) has registered a case against the…

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Oyo Rooms Claims 1 Million Check-Ins; Celebrates With a Flash Sale

Budget hotel aggregator Oyo Rooms made a splash on social media on Monday, claiming to have hit 1 million check-ins. The ticker on its website crossed the one million milestone…

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