Researchers Develop Fly-Eye Camera with 180 Degree View
Submitted by Sumit Yayavar on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:13
Taking nature as inspiration, an interesting camera system has been developed by researchers at the University of Illinois and the Northwestern University. The system has been inspired by insects and captures images across approximately 180 degrees.
SAFAR Launches Pollutant Details
Submitted by Neelesh Raghuwanshi on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:10
Dr. Shailesh Nayak, secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, released System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) recently. The index offers information about air quality, weather and the existing UV index.
Grand Dune in Europe Gulping Up Fragments of France
Submitted by Avinash Tripathi on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:17
Sources suggested about largest sand dune in Europe, The Great Dune of Pyla, which is gulping up fragments of France. The fragments include houses, roads and even a forest.
As per the AshtarCommandCrew, the measurements of the dunes are 3 km in length and 500 metre in width. It is located on west coast of France in La Teste-de-Buch.
Catch Annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak
Submitted by Sumit Yayavar on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:11
Sources suggested the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2013 peak, fresh on the heels of the Lyrids, is estimated to be occurring on May 5. However, the demonstrations over Leesburg have already got initiated.
Metallic Orbs Found in Ancient City of Teotihuacan
Submitted by Neelesh Raghuwanshi on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:08
As per recent reports, it has been revealed that old metallic orbs have been found under an ancient pyramid of ancient city of Teotihuacan. The city, said to be most populated in the world, has led to an extraordinary discovery.
SAM Aids in Exhibiting Sharpened Images of Globular Cluster
Submitted by Sumit Yayavar on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:36
SAM, for SOAR Adaptive Module, has been developed by astronauts to produce artificial laser guide star. Astronomers at the Southern Observatory for Astrophysical Research (SOAR) and the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) have worked for the same.
