Category: Technology
‘Secret’ disease-causing bacteria blast off to space with NASA-SpaceX Crew 11 mission
SpaceX has just launched its Crew-11 mission into space, and along with it, a ‘secret’ member: disease-causing bacteria. Or, at least, such bacteria will be growing aboard the ISS very soon. The crew will study the effects of microgravity on bacteria-killing viruses. According to Space.comthe bacterial strains involved in the study are E. coli, Salmonella…
Is your artificial sweetener interfering with cancer treatments? Experts say…
A popular sugar substitute, sucralose, may interfere with certain cancer treatments, revealed a new research. Sucralose is used as an artificial sweetener by individuals who are trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels. The research by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre said that cancer patients who use sucralose,…
Google to pay $36 million after striking deals that shut out rival search engines in Australia
Google on Monday agreed to pay AUD 50 million (USD 35.8 million) to the country’s consumer watchdog after it was found that its deal with Australia’s two largest telecom operators to pre-install Google Search on Android phones — while excluding rival search engines — had hurt competition in the market. The Australian Competition and Consumer…
Glow drips, anti-ageing infusions, bridal concoctions—the dicey promise of India’s beauty hustlers
They usually promote enterprises that promise to slay all things “toxin”, “inflammation”, or “free radicals”. Culturally extrapolated to India, they have turned into friends and emancipators of the dark-skinned—the skin colour we as a nation consider a curse. A tour of the rooms of the wellness clinic had me gobsmacked—and even aspirational. It challenged my…
Pakistani hackers use pirated software to infect 1.88mn devices, steal credentials, earn $4.67mn: Report
A Pakistan-based cybercrime network has been linked to one of the largest and most profitable malware delivery operations uncovered in recent years, according to new research by cybersecurity intelligence company CloudSEK. Family-linked syndicate in Bahawalpur and Faisalabad The group, allegedly run by individuals connected through family ties in Bahawalpur and Faisalabad, is accused of exploiting…
Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeings troubled Starliner
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts sidelined for the past year by Boeing’s Starliner trouble blasted off to the International Space Station on Friday, getting a lift from SpaceX. The U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four rocketed from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They’ll replace colleagues who launched to the space station in March as fill-ins for NASA’s…
Best MacBook deals to grab in Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025 for work and creativity
Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025 is bringing exceptional offers on MacBook models, making it the perfect opportunity to switch to Apple’s premium laptops or upgrade your existing device. Whether you’re a student, professional, or creative enthusiast, these deals make owning a MacBook more affordable than ever. The sale includes the latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro…
India targets 8 to 10 per cent share in the commercial satellite launch market, says ISRO chief
Thiruvananthapuram, The Indian space sector is aiming to achieve an 8 to 10 per cent share in the global commercial space market over the next 10 years, and for that, a lot of work needs to be done, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said here on Friday. In an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, Narayanan…
Women, save your heart: PCOD raises risk of cardiac attack and stroke; here’s how to fight back
Women face more risks than men when it comes to heart health. This is due to stronger effects of common risk factors, women-specific health issues and lack of proper diagnosis and treatment. In 2021, high BMI caused 3.7 million deaths and 128.5 million disability-related life years, according to the World Heart Federation. Since 1990, obesity…
Norwegian police say pro-Russian hackers were likely behind suspected sabotage at a dam
Russian hackers are likely behind suspected sabotage at a dam in Norway in April that affected water flows, police officials told Norwegian media on Wednesday. The director of the Norwegian Police Security Service, Beate Gangås, said cyberattacks are increasingly being carried out against Western nations to stoke fear and unrest. The Associated Press has plotted…