Study finds gene that protect against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s
People with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, according to a massive study of medical and genetic data.
New artificial kidney-like device to free patients from dialysis
In a breakthrough, US scientists have, for the first time, developed an implantable device that could one day free kidney failure patients from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a transplant.
Gurugram doctors remove 1.9 kg tumour from a 17-yr-old boy’s chest cavity
A 17-year-old has been given a new lease of life after doctors here successfully operated and removed 1.9 kg tumour from his chest cavity.
5 out of 11 PW engines in IndiGo fleet removed: DGCA
Following three incidents of a commanded In-flight Shut Down (IFSD) of IndiGo aircraft recently, the aviation watchdog, DGCA said that a total of 11 Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines of the airline's fleet were impacted, however out of these, only five operating engines
Honor 90 5G launched in India starting at Rs 37,999
Honor on Thursday launched a new 5G smartphone -- "Honor 90" in two storage variants in India.
Woman ‘gulps down’ Apple AirPod thinking it is a vitamin
A woman in the US accidentally gulped down one of her Apple Airpods thinking of it as a vitamin, a report has claimed.
British chip designer Arm sets IPO price at $51 a share
British chip designing giant Arm has set a price of $51 a share as it gets prepared for the biggest US initial public offering (IPO) of the year.
VFS Global renews India’s visa contract for Sweden
The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services in 37 countries, including India.
Decoded: How our body fights stress
Ever wondered how our body fights stress? Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that during stress, our brain releases its own cannabinoid molecules to calm us down, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants.
Sikh family allegedly ran operation to defraud Royal Mail of 70mn pounds
A Sikh family in central London pocketed millions of pounds by helping to run a decade-long operation to defraud the Royal Mail of 70 million pounds, a court has heard.
SAP Labs India to double its AI talent base by 2024
SAP Labs India on Thursday said it will double its artificial intelligence (AI) talent base in the country by 2024, to infuse its portfolio with AI capabilities that meet the demand of an evolving business landscape.
Digestive issues can make elderly more prone to loneliness, depression
Digestive diseases in older adults lead to higher rates of loneliness and depression, impacting overall health, according to a study.
Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels in India
Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday announced to launch WhatsApp Channels in India and over 150 countries.
1st case of white dot syndrome post Covid vax & subsequent infection: Study
In a first, researchers in New Zealand have reported a rare case of a woman who experienced white dot syndrome post Covid-19 vaccination and had subsequent infection from the virus.
Govt building DPI to skill young Indians for jobs of the future: MoS IT
Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Wednesday said that digital skilling is the key and the government is building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) towards that goal to prepare millions of young Indians for the tech-driven jobs of the future.
Musk, Zuckerberg sit near each other as US lawmakers grill Big Tech on AI
In a rare appearance, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO were seen sitting at little distance from each other during a meeting on the Capitol Hill on Wednesday as the duo, along with other Big Tech leaders, faced
Google lays off hundreds of employees in global recruiting team: Report
Google is laying off hundreds of employees from its recruiting team globally, as the new hiring has slowed down at the Alphabet company, the media reported.
The curious case of ‘fake’ influencer Ravisutanjani Kumar shocks X users
As millions of Indians continue to follow creators and influencers on social media like X (formerly Twitter), the curious case of FinTech influencer Ravisutanjani Kumar -- the man who was recently seen withdrawing cash from a UPI ATM at the Global Fintech Fest
IIT Mandi’s AI-based algorithm to make real-time assessment of bridges
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have created advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and signal processing techniques for accurately predicting the structural health of bridges and other structures.
Saturn undergoing change of seasons, sees end of warm polar vortex
A team of planetary scientists has found that Saturn's late northern summer is experiencing a cooling trend, as huge planetary-scale flows of air have reversed direction as autumn approaches.