Sci-Tech

New Delhi: While the brain is well-known for memory storage, a new study reveals that other parts of the body may also retain memory. Published in Nature Communications, the study could open new avenues for treating memory-related conditions. Lead author Nikolay V. Kukushkin of New...

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones, according to a new report. The mobile handset market in India is expected to maintain steady growth. “As brands focus on...

Canberra: Australia's National Cabinet Friday agreed to the government's proposed social media legislation - the first of its kind in the world - that sets a minimum age of 16 to access social media in the country. "Social media is doing social harm to our...

Sydney: Just five minutes of exercise daily could help reduce blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published Thursday by an international team led by the University of Sydney and University College London, suggests that brief activities like uphill walking or stair climbing may...

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in association with MOSart Labs, has launched a professional diploma programme in semiconductor technology and chip design for engineering graduates. The course aims to upskill engineering pass-outs, making them industry-ready in various specialisations of very-large-scale integration (VLSI)...

New Delhi: After a historic test flight of Starship last month, SpaceX Thursday announced the sixth, aiming to launch November 18. During Starship’s fifth test flight in October, the Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the launch site and was caught by the “chopstick arms”...

London: The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous record...

San Francisco: In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Graphics chip giant Nvidia has surpassed Apple to become the world’s largest company by market capitalisation. Nvidia was valued at $3.43 trillion at the close of the market late Tuesday, crossing Apple’s $3.38 trillion market value. Jensen...

New Delhi: India's services PMI recovered from its ten-month low in September to reach 58.5 in October supported by strong expansions in output and new business, which in turn boosted job creation, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business...

London: Legislation intended to ban today's British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools...