An Indian bioengineer has helped develop a human heart-on-a-chip, a device the size of a chocolate candy loaded with heart cells that mimic the real organ to serve as a novel tool to screen medicines.
Electric Kettles Beat Mobile Phones in Favourite Gadgets Poll
A new survey has said that the electric kettles have secured top spot in a poll of people's favourite gadgets, beating the mobile phones into second place.
A new survey has said that the electric kettles have secured top spot in a poll of people's favourite gadgets, beating the mobile phones into second place.
"There's nothing in the laboratory today that comes close to mimicking the structure and function of the human heart as this device. The heart cells in our device cluster among themselves to form 3-D heart tissue that beats at 55 to 80 beats a minute," said Mathur, who studied mechanical engineering in Jodhpur before pursuing a Masters and a PhD at Columbia University.
Paris Motor Show: High-Tech Gadgets Rule the Roost
Technology is the byword as carmakers vaunting their latest offerings at the Paris Motor Show this week are increasingly using it to offer innovative driving experiences to consumers.
Technology is the byword as carmakers vaunting their latest offerings at the Paris Motor Show this week are increasingly using it to offer innovative driving experiences to consumers.
Gadgets and Foods Represent Social Status Among Teens
Youngsters consider food and gadgets as the status symbol as opposed to clothes, a new research has found
Youngsters consider food and gadgets as the status symbol as opposed to clothes, a new research has found
New Gadgets may Help Quieten Mumbai's Incessant Honking
Residents of one of the world's noisiest cities have taken on a daunting challenge; hushing traffic honks by using a new app!
Residents of one of the world's noisiest cities have taken on a daunting challenge; hushing traffic honks by using a new app!
