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Fuel efficient tech may threaten climate, public health
New York: New automotive technology that promises enhanced fuel efficiency may have a serious downside, including significant climate and public health impacts, a new study suggests.
The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of…
Air pollution linked to changes in brain structure in kids
New York: Exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollution at age 1 may lead to structural changes in the brain at the age of 12 which can influence the development of various physical and mental processes, warns a study.
The…
Vivo grabs 2nd spot in India smartphone market for 1st time
New Delhi: Chinese smartphone maker Vivo created history by grabbing the second spot in the Indian smartphone market for the first time in the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2019.
Vivo captured 21 percent market share to reach the…
Amazon Music crosses 55mn subscribers globally
San Francisco: Amazon's music streaming service 'Amazon Music' has reached 55 million subscribers globally closing in on Apple Music which has over 60 million users.
"Our strategy is unique and, like everything we do at Amazon, starts…
Vaping may not help with smoking cessation: Report
Washington: The US government released on Thursday its first smoking cessation report in 30 years, showing that there is inadequate evidence to conclude that e-cigarettes help quit smoking.
It is difficult to make generalizations about…
Stress makes your hair go gray: Harvard Scientists
New York: Those annoying gray hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress, according to a new study.
The research, published in the journal Nature, found that stress activates nerves that are part of the…
Snake might be animal reservoir of novel coronavirus: Study
Washington: A study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Medical Virology showed that snake is the most probable wildlife animal reservoir for the novel coronavirus that had caused 17 deaths in central China's Hubei Province.…
Sony India brings Android Walkman with touchscreen display
New Delhi: Sony India on Wednesday refreshed its iconic Walkman Series with the Android Walkman NW-A105 in the country, priced at Rs 23,990.
With the launch, the company intends to take people on a trip down memory lane alongside…
Marijuana linked to increased risk of heart problems
New York: More than two million adults with heart conditions report that they have used or are currently using marijuana, according to a new study.
Observational studies have linked marijuana use to a range of cardiovascular risks,…
71% parents believe video games good for teens
New York: Seventy-one per cent of parents believe that video games may have a positive impact on their kids, while 44 per cent try to restrict video game content, says a new study.
According to the CS Mott Children's Hospital National…