Scientists have made an exciting discovery—ancient tectonic plates have been found in places they shouldn’t be. Normally, these plates are thought to be hidden deep beneath the Earth’s surface in subduction zones, where one plate dives under another. But using a new, advanced model, researchers from ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology found […]
A sigh of relief echoed globally as world leaders welcomed the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement. The truce, facilitated by international mediators, aims to end weeks of escalating violence, offering a momentary respite to civilians in the region. The agreement comes after intense negotiations, with both parties agreeing to halt hostilities. While the ceasefire offers […]
Todd Davis, the CEO of LifeLock, wanted to make a bold statement about his company’s identity theft protection services. So, in a high-profile marketing campaign in 2007, he displayed his Social Security number in advertisements, aiming to show the world just how confident LifeLock was in safeguarding personal information. But this risky move backfired. Over […]
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his ambitious anti-aging efforts, has decided to stop taking rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug he had used biweekly for nearly five years. Johnson’s decision came after growing concerns that the drug may have accelerated his aging process and caused adverse side effects, including skin infections and elevated blood sugar levels. […]
BEIJING: China’s advancements in China agriculture technology played a pivotal role in stabilising food production and supply in 2024, as reported by China Daily. These innovations helped achieve a record grain output of over 700 million metric tons, marking a major milestone for the nation. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) attributed this success […]
PARIS: A 53-year-old French woman fell victim to an elaborate scam involving an AI-generated impersonation of Brad Pitt, losing €830,000 in the process. The fraudsters used technology to pose as the Hollywood star, weaving a story of love, illness, and financial need that spanned over 18 months. The deception began with a message from an […]
BEIJING: A research team in China has achieved a significant milestone by creating an ideal solid electrolyte interphase for lithium metal anodes. This breakthrough, reported by People’s Daily Online and published in Nature, could revolutionise next-generation lithium battery performance and safety. Led by Yan Keyou from the South China University of Technology, the team developed […]
The death toll from the wildfires in the Los Angeles area has climbed to 24, according to US authorities. At least 16 people remain missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 80 kph and […]
Earth’s average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which tops the record set in 2023. The new record comes after 15 consecutive months (June 2023 through August […]
Hisaab Barabar, Directed by Ashwni Dhir, the film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari and is set to stream on ZEE5 Global in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu starting 24th January Global: What if a simple bank error turned your world upside down? ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, […]
GENEVA: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reported future job trends that 22% of current jobs will experience disruption by 2030, with significant shifts in the global workforce. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, trends released Tuesday, 170 million new jobs are expected to emerge, while 92 million roles will be displaced, resulting […]
