A team led by University of Minnesota researchers have discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere, the main driver of global warming. The study is published in The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of […]
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Microsoft defends against new threat to Exchange
Microsoft yesterday moved to defend against a dangerous new threat to Exchange email servers while the fight continued against hackers taking advantage of a flaw patched last month. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, called on government departments to immediately install the […]
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Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioural problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain’s frontal lobe. The findings support the early evaluation of children with habitual snoring. The research, published in Nature Communications, was supported by the National Institute on […]
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Researchers find mindfulness can make you selfish
A recent study has suggested that mindfulness can make a person selfish. It’s within the area of prosocial behaviours that a new paper by University at Buffalo researchers demonstrates the surprising downsides of mindfulness while offering easy ways to minimize those consequences — both of which have practical implications for mindfulness […]
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Natalie Portman set to star in ‘Days of Abandonment’ adaptation at HBO
Hollywood actor Natalie Portman has signed on to lead the cast of the upcoming HBO Films production ‘The Days of Abandonment’, based on Elena Ferrante’s best-selling novel. According to Variety, the movie, which is currently in pre-production, is based on the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name. In the film, when Tess […]
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Original accessories from RATIONAL for precision cooking experience
Our fondest memories tied to food remain with the age-old cooking techniques that add the extra zing to our dishes. From the traditional tandoor-cooked succulent meats to the charcoal-smoked vegetable curries and those skewers kebabs getting cooked to perfection, they are known to uplift the overall food experience to another […]
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DIAL introduces ‘Luminometer’ at airport to detect virus load on surfaces
As the COVID-19 cases are reaching new heights daily, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) introduced “Luminometer” at the airport to detect the virus load on surface areas. “Air travelling is the safest mode of travelling and looking at the rising number of cases we have introduced new technology to arrest the spread […]
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Facebook oversight panel will now review takedown requests
Facebook’s independent Oversight Board announced yesterday it would start accepting requests to remove “harmful content” that users believe has been wrongly allowed to remain on the leading social network. The move has the potential to vastly expand the work of the so-called “supreme court” of Facebook, which up to now […]
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Lady Gaga thanks fans after 2013 album ‘Artpop’ returned on iTunes Top 10 chart
American singer-actor Lady Gaga recently shared an emotional message with fans after her 2013 album ‘Artpop’ returned to the Top 10 chart on iTunes. According to Fox News, in a Change.org petition, over 40,000 fans signed an online document demanding that Interscope Records release the B-side of the ‘Artpop’ album, also called […]
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Nationwide lockdown not needed, need to impose restrictions at micro level: NTAGI Chairman
There is a need to impose restrictions at micro level small areas and no nationwide lockdown is required, said chairman of the COVID-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) Dr. NK Arora on Wednesday. “Our aim is to bring down the spread of virus. Contact between people […]
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Birlasoft launches Pega Center of Excellence
Birlasoft, a part of the 2.4 billion dollar C K Birla Group, has launched a Pega Center of Excellence (COE) on the onset of the global premier consulting partnership with Pegasystems Inc to deliver innovative software that crushes business complexity. From maximising customer value to streamlining service to boosting efficiency, Pega helps the world’s leading brands solve […]
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Ashutosh Rana tests positive for Covid-19
Veteran actor Ashutosh Rana recently revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The ‘Raaz’ actor shared a detailed post on Facebook in Hindi and informed his fans and followers about his current health condition on Tuesday. As Rana revealed the news, he first spoke about the occasion of Navratri, and the beginning […]
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Ireland considers extending gap between Pfizer vaccine doses
Ireland is considering extending the gap between inocutions of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to more than four weeks to keep its vaccine programme on track while other vaccines are restricted, the health minister said today. “We are looking for options for how we can keep the pace of the vaccine […]
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NHRC directs Defence Secretary, Balasore DM, SP to act against NGO for alleged cheating
The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) had directed the Union Defence Secretary and the Commanding Officer, Air Force Station, Kalaikunda to take appropriate steps, in co-ordination with Balasore District Administration in Odisha state and police, to ensure that Rs 15 lakh compensation will be received by the eligible victims, who suffered serious burn injuries due […]
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CIMCON Lighting selects UST to scale its smart lighting controls and smart city platforms
CIMCON Lighting Inc., (CIMCON) the leading global provider of smart city technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, to build and accelerate the time to market of CIMCON’s best-in-class smart lighting controls and smart city platforms, in an effort to help cities and utilities more […]