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Most detailed 3D map of universe unveiled
London, May 4 (IANS) It is being touted as the biggest and the most detailed ever 3D map of the universe – a journey going back 11 billion years.
China sets up office for Internet information management
Beijing, May 4 (IANS) The Chinese government announced Wednesday the setting up of a department to manage Internet information.
Twitter record over Osama’s killing
Washington, May 3 (IANS) An astounding 3,440 tweets per second were posted on an average over Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s killing in Pakistan, setting a new Twitter record.
Apple iPads now come in handy for pilots
Toronto, May 2 (IANS) The tablet may soon become a must-have device for pilots around the world.
NASA delays Endeavour launch again
Washington, May 2 (IANS) The launch of US space shuttle Endeavour on its 25th and final flight has been delayed again due to technical problems, NASA announced Sunday.
China may send women to space in 2012
Beijing, May 1 (IANS) Chinese women may fly to space as soon as next year, one of the country’s first astronauts and now in charge of the manned space programme… Read more
Russia to regulate internet
Moscow, April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will “make the right choice” on regulating the internet, President Dmitry Medvedev has said, hinting that the government did not intend to impose bans… Read more
Twitter agog with royal wedding
London, April 29 (IANS) Twitter was abuzz with the wedding of Prince William with Kate Middleton – with tweets topping 200 per second.
Apple iPad 2 hits Indian market
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) PC maker Apple said its much awaited Apple iPad 2 will finally hit the Indian market Friday.
BlackBerry likely to unveil new smart phones next week
Toronto, April 28 (IANS) BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) is likely to unveil new smart phones at its annual BlackBerry World conference next week in Florida.