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New York: Although many people around the world are practising social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, robots can be effective tools in combating the COVID-19, say researchers. According to the study, published in…

New York: Prolonged fear and anxiety owing to stressors like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can not only take a toll on a person's mental health but also have a lasting impact on sperm composition that could affect future…

Bhubaneswar: In these times where one can't dine out, visit restaurants or bars, walk down to your favourite patisserie or even have anxiety over ordering in, life can not only get pretty tough, but downright insipid! With coronavirus,…

London:  Dear parents, if you want to boost your child's academic performance, let them chat more. Researchers have found that young children go on to achieve more academic success when their verbal skills are enhanced. The study, by…

New York: For some heart attack survivors, mental stress may be a stronger predictor of a repeat heart attack or dying from heart disease, than physical stress, say researchers. According to the study, researchers sought to investigate…

New Delhi: HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, has launched Nokia 8.3, a 5G smartphone that would feature in the upcoming James Bond movie "No Time to Die". Being the first smartphone to use the Qualcomm 5G RF Front end module…

New Delhi:  South Korean tech giant Samsung on Thursday added another budget smartphone to its successful Galaxy M-series portfolio called Galaxy M21. The device will be available at Rs 13,499 for 4/64GB and Rs 15,499 for the 6/128GB…

New Delhi: German audio brand Sennheiser on Thursday launched its two new around-ear Bluetooth headphones HD 450BT and HD 350BT in India. The new closed-back wireless headphones Sennheiser HD 450BT is priced at Rs 14,990 and HD 350BT at…

Beijing: Amid the rapid spread of coronavirus cases around the globe, researchers have found that diarrhea was a prominent symptom among up to half of the patients with COVID-19 during the outbreak in Wuhan, China. The study, published…

Cupertino: Amid depressing coronavirus times, Apple on Wednesday brought some cheers in the market with launching an advanced iPad Pro with breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and new Magic Keyboard with Trackpad, along with new 13-inch MacBook Air…