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AI may be used by unfriendly forces to enable larger scale, faster attacks against targets like pipelines, railways and other critical infrastructure. [...]

Floyd, a trapeze artist who turned into an aviation pioneer

On April 28, 1919, Leslie Ivan made the first jump with a parachute that incorporated a manually operated ripcord over McCook Field, Dayton, U.S. The backpack, ripcord, free-fall parachute was invented by Floyd Smith. A.S.Ganesh dives into the world of Smith to find out how he devised these parachutes… [...]

Google Gemini could soon play music from third-party apps on Android devices: Report  

Google could soon expand capabilities of its Gemini AI chatbot to play music with voice-based prompts  [...]

FTC accuses Amazon executives of using Signal’s disappearing messages to destroy evidence 

The FTC accused Amazon executives of using Signal’s disappearing message feature to destroy evidence relevant to the agency’s antitrust investigation against the company [...]

Apple in talks with OpenAI over generative AI features in iPhones

Apple is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to equip its next-generation iPhones with generative AI-powered features. [...]

WhatsApp vs Government | Why exiting India threat bestirs ‘traceability’ debate

Meta-owned WhatsApp said it will have to leave India if forced to comply with the country’s Information Technology (IT) rules that govern digital platforms. What does the Indian government want from WhatsApp? Why is complying a sticky point? What is platform’s policy on data sharing? And why is traceability a double-edged sword? [...]

Technology explosion promises to drive Indian sports forward

Megha, CEO & Co-Founder of Stupa Sports Analytics, feels understanding data is the key to breaking barriers and helping players improve performance [...]

U.S. probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention

The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road [...]

Musk’s xAI is raising $6 billion from Sequoia and others

X also owns a stake in xAI which means that growth in the AI startup would automatically help the social media platform’s case. [...]

Hackers target critical vulnerability in WordPress plugin to compromise websites: Report 

Hackers are using a critical vulnerability in a WordPress plugin to create user accounts with administrative privileges for long term access in websites [...]

Where shall the poor go for a kidney transplant in Kerala?

Kerala was once in the forefront of deceased donor transplantation but not anymore; the State is far behind Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where deceased donor transplants are taking place routinely [...]

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: report

A team of researchers found that the combined effects of land-use change and climate change lead to biodiversity loss across all global regions, regardless of emissions scenario. [...]

Musk’s xAI is raising $6 billion from Sequoia and others

X also owns a stake in xAI which means that growth in the AI startup would automatically help the social media platform’s case. [...]

Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose seal pups and penguin chicks to much more UV

A series of unusual events between 2020 and 2023 saw the ozone hole persist into December. [...]

Argentine scientists find speedy 90-million-year-old herbivore dinosaur

It is estimated that the largest Chakisaurus reached 2.5 or 3 meters long and was 70 centimeters high [...]

Global rise in the incidence of IBD a cause for concern, say experts

The incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease has almost doubled in India from 1990 to 2019, with rising death rate; lifestyle changes, a Westernised diet with high fat and high sugar, processed and packaged food have further increased incidence rates in India. [...]

Government hospital workers must remove jewellery below elbow, limit mobile phone use in critical areas: Centre

India is among the countries bearing the highest burden of hospital-associated resistant infections (HARI) globally [...]

Will new insurance rules help senior citizens? | Explained

What is the change in the upper age limit to avail a new health cover? What has the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said about designing products for senior citizens? Will all types of existing medical conditions be accepted? [...]

Where shall the poor go for a kidney transplant in Kerala?

Kerala was once in the forefront of deceased donor transplantation but not anymore; the State is far behind Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where deceased donor transplants are taking place routinely [...]

Druggist association opposes Centre’s move to sell over-the-counter medicines without license

OTC treats common, self-treated medical problems and symptoms like colds, mild discomfort, allergies, and other benign health issues [...]

Danger in disguise: How Ultra Processed Food is harming your health

We all love the convenience of frozen meals and instant snacks, but a recent study reveals they might be hurting our minds and bodies more than we realise.  [...]

WHO reports widespread overuse of antibiotics in patients hospitalised with COVID-19

The highest rate of antibiotic use was seen among patients with severe or critical COVID-19, with a global average of 81% [...]

Nestle denies 'double standard' on baby food in some countries

"Our range of cereals for infants and young children are available with and without added sugars in many parts of the world -- in Europe as well as in markets in Asia, Latin America, and North America," the company said [...]

Stunting risk higher among children living in India's hills, mountains: Study

The researchers suggested that continuous exposure to high-altitude environments can reduce appetite and limit oxygen and nutrient absorption [...]

A guide to ‘preventing’ public health misinformation

A new Lancet paper suggests interventions that can build resilience, manage information ecosystems and prevent infodemics beyond merely “reacting to misinformation or disinformation” crises. [...]

Global rise in the incidence of IBD a cause for concern, say experts

The incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease has almost doubled in India from 1990 to 2019, with rising death rate; lifestyle changes, a Westernised diet with high fat and high sugar, processed and packaged food have further increased incidence rates in India. [...]

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