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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 [...]

Realme launches a new 5G budget segment smartphone in India

Realme has used a 5,000mAh battery in C65 along with a 15W charger inside the box [...]

Alphabet revenue grows by 15%, announces first dividend

The news pleased investors and lifted company stock by nearly 16% in after-hours trading pushing Alphabet’s market cap past $2 trillion.  [...]

Infinix Note 40 Pro: A game-changing mid-range smartphone with battery and charging innovation

The Infinix Note 40 offers next-generation battery and charging features along with design enhancements at a competitive price point. [...]

TSMC plans to make 1.6nm chipset to be used in future Apple products: Report 

Chipmaker TSMC announced plans to produce advanced 1.6nm chips that could be used for future Apple silicon  [...]

Dell launches Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop in India

Dell launched the Alienware x16 R2 powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU in India  [...]

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. [...]

In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit

Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome. Heavy metal screening of the blood and urine samples of these patients revealed high levels of mercury, the toxic effects of which are well-known [...]

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

The China Manned Space Agency, or CMSA, held a send-off ceremony — complete with flag-waving children and patriotic music — for the Shenzhou-18 crew earlier on April 25. [...]

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Venus

This week’s science quiz is on the planet Venus. [...]

Blue whales make comeback near the Seychelles after 60 years

In the waters of the northern Indian Ocean, whalers illegally killed more than 1,200 blue whales, including 500 near the Seychelles, between 1963 and 1966 [...]

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. [...]

Liquid nitrogen can be used only to preserve food, stress food safety officials

Move follows video of child screaming after eating ‘smoking biscuit’ goes viral [...]

Biohacking and the race to become superhuman

Biohacking is picking up in India, with followers trying everything from cryotherapy to IV therapy. As more centres open up, taking the trend to the masses, should we practice some caution? [...]

In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit

Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome. Heavy metal screening of the blood and urine samples of these patients revealed high levels of mercury, the toxic effects of which are well-known [...]

Malaria cases have witnessed a decline in Visakhapatnam district, says DM&HO

Awareness rally marks World Malaria Day in city; the officials urge denizens to use mosquito nets and observe every Friday as the ‘dry day’ [...]

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals: CEO

FSSAI collecting samples of Nestle’s Cerelac baby cereals amid concerns of high sugar content in products [...]

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