High biological age may up risk of dementia, stroke: Study
New Delhi, Nov 6 - People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular dementia, new research has revealed.
New flexible X-ray detectors may revolutionise cancer treatment: Study
London, Nov 6 (IANS) Researchers have said that the new generation of flexible X-ray detectors developed using new materials could revolutionise cancer treatment and can be used for other purposes, such as airport scanners.
Gogoro to rollout battery-swapping stations to over 21K HPCL outlets in India
New Delhi, Nov 6 - Global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems, Gogoro on Monday announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to rollout battery-swapping stations to more than 21,000 retail gas outlets across India in
Musk starts improved X customer service for premium users
San Francisco, Nov 6 - Elon Musk on Monday announced that premium verified users can now send a direct message (DM) to the platform for support.
Central universities research says coconut coir has anti-cancerous qualities
Researchers of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University and Institute of Medical Sciences have developed a flavoring compound using coconut coir which the claim to have antioxidant properties as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancerous qualities in it. According to the BHU officials, the
Spotify launches new tool that lets artists pay to promote their music
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a new tool called "Showcase" that will allow artists to pay to promote their music to listeners on the platform’s Home feed.
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.