Scientists from the University of North Carolina have been studying the main mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called D614G. As per the reports, this strain of the virus is more contagious as compared to the original one, which has emerged in Wuhan city of China. The D614G strain has been…
Facebook Rolls Out Vanish Mode On Messenger, Instagram That Deletes Messages Automatically
Social media giant Facebook has introduced a new feature that deletes messages. It is called Vanish Mode. It acts just like WhatsApp’s Disappearing Messages feature. According to Facebook, the feature will automatically delete messages upon closing the chat window. The feature has also been introduced to Instagram. Both WhatsApp and…
Newborn Babies Are Less Likely To Be Infected With COVID19 During Hospitalization
A new study has revealed that newborn babies are at much lower risk of contracting COVID19 during their stay in the hospital. The new findings have given relief to people who are going to be parents amid the COVID19 pandemic, which has shaken the world. In the study, scientists have…
Regular Consumption Of Chili Pepper Might Help Increase The Life Span Of People
A team of experts has found some interesting facts about chili pepper. They have said that eating chili pepper regularly will increase the life span of people. As per the study, it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The fruit as well helps in regulating blood glucose. These properties of…
Great Conjunction Of Jupiter-Saturn On December 21, Closest Since 1623
The two largest planets — Jupiter and Saturn will come closest in the skies. According to scientists, the two gas giants will be making a close approach in the skies on December 21. The two planets will be less than a degree apart when they come close. The rare event…
FDA Health Advisors Discard New Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Developed By Biogen
Health advisors from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have rejected the experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease called aducanumab. This drug has been developed by the biotech firm Biogen. Experts at the FDA have heavily criticized the drug stating that there has been no strong evidence that the drug…
People Commuting To Office Every Day Might Be At A Higher Risk Of Contracting COVID19
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that people who are working in the office might be more susceptible to COVID19 if they travel to work every day rather than working from home. Health experts have observed possible COVID19 exposure among working adults. They have found…
Google Meet Launches New Feature To Replace Background With Image
Search engine giant Google has announced that Meet users can now replace the background with an image of their choice. The company said that it has started rolling out the new feature globally. Google Meet is a video conferencing platform. Until now, users were not allowed to change their background…
Nintendo Teams Up with Amazon To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Celebration Of Mario
To celebrate 35th anniversary celebration of Mario, Nintendo has teamed up with e-commerce giant Amazon. As a result, Amazon is sending special limited edition Super Mario themed box to lucky customers. The customers may get this box sporting Nintendo’s IP even if their ordered product is not remotely connected to…
Study Finds Water On Mars Formed Earlier Than thought
A new study has revealed that water on Mars was formed billions of years ago. According to a team of Japanese researchers, water is believed to have originated on the Red Plant at least 4.4 billion years ago. Researchers said that they arrived at this conclusion after analyzing meteorites that…
Experts Advise Authorities To Add Vitamin D With Milk And Bread To Combat COVID19 Disease
Scientists have urged health authorities to include vitamin D with some common foods such as milk and bread to fight COVID19 in a better way. It will help people ward off the infection, said the experts. As per the latest report, more than half of the UK population has been…
Experts Find A New Drug To Induce Integrated Immune Response In Patients With Difficult Tumors
Cancer immunotherapy has been a revolutionizing treatment for patients who are dealing with different types of cancers. It empowers the immune system of the patient to eradicate tumors. Most of the patients respond well to this treatment and at times, they go through elongated remissions as well. However, some patients…
Twitter Rolls Out Topics Feature For Indian Users To Make Platform More Engaging
Microblogging platform Twitter has rolled out a new feature for its users in India. The new feature is called Topics. It is available in both English and Hindi languages. According to Twitter, the Topics feature will make it easier for users to follow, talk, and engage with others about their…
Experts Reveal Nurses Are At A Greater Risk Of Contracting COVID19 Than Other Health Workers
New research has observed the numbers of healthcare workers and frontline workers who have been diagnosed with COVID19 during the initial months of the pandemic. Experts have found that as compared to other healthcare people, nurses are at higher risk of contracting the virus. The new analysis has been done…
Facebook Launches Cloud Gaming Service On Android, Desktop Website; Ditches Apple
Social media giant Facebook has finally made its Cloud gaming service official. The company has launched Cloud gaming on the Android app and desktop website. It comes with several new games in the main app on Android and the browser as well. The company didn’t launch the Cloud gaming on…
CDC Finds Out Mysterious Listeria Outbreak Might Be Linked To Deli Style Meat
Amid the COVID19 pandemic, a mysterious listeria outbreak has made at least 10 people sick across three states in the US. New York, Florida, and Massachusetts have been hit by this deadly outbreak. One person has lost his life due to listeriosis. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
WhatsApp Rolls Out Always Mute Feature For Both Android, iOS Platforms
Popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has rolled out the ‘Always Mute’ button. The feature was in talks for months. It lets users mute chat alerts forever. The Facebook-owned company has made the feature available for group chats. The Always Mute feature was spotted first in the WhatsApp beta updates. The…
Experts believe Green Tea And Coffee Can Reduce The Risk Of Death Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A new study has revealed that drinking green tea and coffee in a certain amount can reduce the risk of death among people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes. It is an observational study, which has been peer-reviewed. Scientists have observed around 4923 patients from Japan who have been…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Briefly Touches Down On Bennu To Collect Sample
The US space agency NASA has achieved a new milestone. The agency’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft briefly touched down on asteroid Bennu. According to NASA, the spacecraft successfully collected rubble from the surface of Bennu. OSIRIS-REx is a van-sized spacecraft. The agency said that it unfurled its 3.4-meter arm to collect rocks…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft To Collect Samples From Asteroid Bennu
The US space agency NASA has announced that it will touchdown on Bennu. It said that the OSIRIS-REx will land on the asteroid to collect a sample. OSIRIS-REx is an asteroid-study and sample-return mission by NASA. It was launched in 2016. The spacecraft circled the asteroid for almost two years.…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Launch Uncrewed Mission To Mars In 2024
Private aerospace company SpaceX has finally announced an uncrewed mission to Mars. According to SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, the company will launch the mission in 2024. This will be SpaceX’s first uncrewed mission. Musk said that the company will use the 2024 window to make it to the Red Planet.…
Volkswagen Subsidiary Traton To Acquire Navistar For Around USD 3.7 Billion
After almost 10 months of negotiations, Volkswagen subsidiary Traton has reached a deal to buy Navistar for nearly USD 3.7 billion. The deal comes at a time after the industry witnessed a record slump in truck order for two consecutive months. Traton, the commercial truck business of Volkswagen, has closed…
Google To Move Hangouts Users To New Free Chat Service Early Next Year
Search engine giant Google has announced to launch a new chat service soon. The company said that it will move Hangout users to its new chat service. The new service will be called Google Chat. It will be absolutely free. Google said that it will integrate the new chat service…
NASA Study Finds Moon Shared Its Magnetic Field With Earth, Protected Planet’s Atmosphere
A new study has revealed that Moon once played a pivotal role in the Earth’s evolution. The NASA-led findings said that Moon even shared a magnetic field with the planet. The magnetic field of Earth’s only natural satellite protected the planet from harmful solar radiation. It is believed that the…
Experts Warn People About Second Wave Of Mental Health Desolation Due To The COVID19 Pandemic
People around the world have been struggling to manage the initial wave of death and disrupted mental health. Now, some new shreds of evidence have emerged hinting at the second wave linked to the growing rate of mental health disruption and substance use disorder. This report has been published in…
Twilio Buys Customer Data Company Segment For USD 3.2 Billion
The pandemic has not only forced the common people to change the way they think but has also compelled businesses to adopt new ways to interact with their customers. Most of the customers are now giving preference to digital platforms for their daily needs. To some extent, this is probably…
Johnson & Johnson Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trials After Unexplained Illness In Participants
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has halted the advanced clinical trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine because a participant developed an unexplained illness. The company has issued a statement saying that trials have been paused and guidelines are being followed to review the illness of the participants by internal clinical and…
Delta Air Lines Loss Increases To USD 11 Billion During COVID-19 Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the loss of Delta Air Lines has widened to USD 11 billion so far. The carrier said that though travelers have started to return, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic likely to continue on the aviation industry for years. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said that…
Study Says Electric Shock To The Tongue Might Be Able To Treat People Suffering From Tinnitus
Nearly 15 percent of people are usually affected by a condition called tinnitus. It is a condition where people hear a constant ringing or buzzing in the ear. It has been quite difficult for experts to understand the reason behind this condition and treat it. However, now a team of…
New Study Says Air Pollution Can Impact Young Brains In The Same Way As Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s Disease
A group of experts has revealed that air pollution particles accumulated in the brains of young people can cause the same damage to the brain as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Experts have observed the brains of 186 late young people including small children from Mexico City. Experts have found tiny…
Scientists Reveal Rhinovirus Can Help Immune System Ward Off The COVID19 Infection
Some scientists believe that the common cold can provide certain protection from COVID19 infection. Experts at Yale University have said that people who catch rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, might help fight off the COVID19 infection easily. Rhinovirus kick starts the body’s antiviral defense, which allows the immune system…
Researchers Claim Resistance Training Can Be Advantageous For Long-Term Weight Loss
People have been practicing resistance training or weight lifting for centuries to build up muscle strength. A new study says that weight lifting, which is done by bodyweight, resistance machines, free weight, and dumbbells is beneficial for people who are trying to lose weight. It helps in building muscle strength,…
NASA To Fund Texas-Based ICON To Develop 3D Printing Construction Systems For Moon, Mars
The US space agency NASA is working on a plan of a 3D printing construction system for the Moon and Mars. According to the agency, it is working with ICON to conduct research and develop the system. The space-based construction system will support future exploration missions of the Moon and…
Elon Musk Announces Tesla Finally Coming To India In 2021
Electronic car maker Tesla has announced to expand its footprints. Its CEO Elon Musk said that the company will enter the Indian market. This fulfills Musk’s dreams which he has been seen for a couple of years. Musk has been moving back and forth on his dream of launching the…