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Self-assembling computers come closer to reality

London, Oct 16 : In a breakthrough study, European physicists have developed a unique computer circuit that can build itself - a development that can lead to self-assembling computers.

A team of European physicists has developed an integrated circuit that can build itself. The work, appearing in this week''s Nature1, is an important step towards its ultimate goal - a self-assembling computer.

Currently, computer chips are made by etching patterns onto semiconducting wafers using a combination of light and photosensitive chemicals.

X-ray camera aboard Chandrayaan-1 to probe the moon

X-ray camera aboard Chandrayaan-1 to probe the moonLondon, Oct 16 : The Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, which is India’s first mission to the moon, will carry a sophisticated X-ray camera on board, when it is launched into space on October 22nd.

Chandrayaan-1 is the first lunar mission from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to orbit the Moon and carries radar and particle detectors as well as instruments that will make observations in the visible, near infrared and X-ray part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

It's all smiles again for Gordon Brown, British PM wins in crisis

It's all smiles again for Gordon Brown, British PM wins in crisis

EU approves rescue package as Brown inspires EU summit

EU approves rescue package as Brown inspires EU summitBrussels - The European Union approved its own financial rescue package at a summit that saw British Prime Minister Gordon Brown steal the limelight Wednesday in Brussels by proposing new rules for global capitalism.

The 2-trillion-euro (2.7-trillion-dollar) package, initially approved by eurozone leaders at a Sunday meeting in Paris, includes measures to safeguard private savers, guarantee interbank lending and partly nationalize shaky financial insitutions.

ICICI Bank, British Airways jointly launch new ‘Credit Card’

ICICI Bank, British Airways jointly launch new ‘Credit Card’ICICI Bank, Country's third largest lender and British Airways have jointly launched a co-branded credit card called 'ICICI Bank British Airways American Express Credit Card' in the market. 

The bank claims that, the card provides one of the fastest ways to earn complimentary flights using a credit card in India. The card will give new and existing members an opportunity to accelerate their BA Miles earnings. 

London stock market in retreat as "reality" returns

London Stock MarketLondon - The London stock market retreated Wednesday after tw

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