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Madonna plans final album with Warner Bros.

Madonna plans final album with Warner Bros.Washington, Mar 18 : Madonna is working on the last album in her contract with record label Warner Bros., and it will again be a compilation of her hits.

The `Material Girl' will reportedly record new songs this summer, which will be meant specifically for the forthcoming release.

The swansong album, which is currently untitled, is scheduled for a release in September.

It will be her first hits album after 2001''s GHV2, reports Contactmusic.

Madonna has previously released the `Immaculate Collection' in 1990.

Slimmer nanorods may revolutionise 3-D computer chip technology

 Slimmer nanorods may revolutionise 3-D computer chip technologyWashington, Mar 18 : Scientists have developed a new technique for growing slimmer copper nanorods, a breakthrough that can pave the way for advanced integrated 3-D chip technology.

The researchers have found a new method to grow slimmer copper nanorods, which can be used as a low-temperature bonding agent for holding together the layers of next-generation 3-D integrated computer chips.

‘Glue’ produced by shellfish and inkjet printers may make for faster healing from surgeries

North Carolina State University LogoWashington, March 18 : North Carolina State University researchers have used the natural glue that marine mussels use to stick to rocks, and a variation on the inkjet printer, to devise a new way to make medical adhesives that can hold key to faster healing from surgeries.

The researchers say that the their technique may help replace traditional sutures, and lead to faster recovery times and increased precision for exacting operations like eye surgery.

Sutures and synthetic adhesives have been in use for joining tissue together in the wake of a surgery.

Now, plants can SMS when they''re thirsty!

Washington, March 18 : Israeli scientists have developed a new device enables plants to send a text message when they need a drink.

According to a report by Fox News, Israel Agricultural Ministry plant physiologist Dr. Eran Raveh and his earth-scientist partner Dr. Arie Nadler spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees and sends real-time alerts to mobile phones or computers when water levels are low.

"The idea behind creating the sensor was to cut irrigation costs by up to 50 percent," Raveh told Fox News.

The sensor helps cut water usage and avoid unnecessary and damaging over-irrigation by providing accurate water-level feedback.

Google rolls out new beta version of its Chrome web browser

Google rolls out new beta version of its Chrome web browserIt’s apparent that Google is looking to make more improvements in its web browser to offer some tough competition to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Apple's Safari, and Mozilla's Firefox. Google released a new beta version of its Chrome web browser on Tuesday.

Kim Kardashian strips down for photoshoot with beau

Washington, Mar 18 : Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian recently stripped down for an illuminating photoshoot with beau Reggie Bush for GQ magazine.

Kardashian is seen wearing a bikini as she rested on Bush's back, who was doing push ups.

In another photo, Kardashian is seen wrapping her hands around Bush's shirtless body.

"We were super excited for this shoot, but also a bit nervous. We had never done a shoot together and didn''t know what to expect!" US Weekly quoted Kardashian stating on her blog.

Kardashian revealed that she was more than happy, as the photoshoot turned out be very attractive.

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