Simon Clarke, a former Cabinet minister, is facing backlash from Tory MPs after launching an attack on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Writing in The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, Clarke claimed Sunak was “leading the Conservatives into an election where we will be massacred”. He added: “He does not get what Britain needs. And he is … Read more
AI won’t take as many jobs as expected, a new study has suggested. While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated. MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) investigated whether … Read more
Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean health authorities — battling a cholera outbreak that has infected about 20,000 people and killed more than 370 — say they hope donated vaccines will ease the spread of waterborne disease now affecting 60 of the country’s 64 districts. Zimbabwean Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told reporters in Harare on Wednesday that … Read more
The US Postal Service has released two new Priority Mail stamps to commemorate NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. These stamps, released on January 22, showcase images of the cosmos captured by Webb since it began its science mission in 2022.“NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the perfect intersection of science, engineering, and art as it … Read more
BERLIN: Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could spell hope in the quest to save its cousin, the northern white rhino, whose last remaining members are both female.Researchers from scientific consortium Biorescue said they had established the first successful pregnancy in a … Read more
With the growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions that are blamed for climate change, a Kenyan-Dutch company is introducing electric bikes in sub-Saharan Africa for deliveries in urban areas to help reduce emissions. The transport sector plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of global warming. Juma Majanga reports … Read more
BHUBANESWAR: There is good news for the people who want to quit tobacco consumption. Researchers have found a way in the form of nicotine replacement therapy (NCT) to fight against tobacco addiction. A recently concluded clinical trial of this therapy in Odisha came up with a promising result.The clinical trial conducted at the SCB Dental … Read more
BARCELONA: Apart from eliminating a significant portion of the tumour cells, cancer therapies such as chemotherapy also produce senescent tumour cells, which are also referred to as “zombi cells.” Senescent cells do not proliferate, but regrettably, they create an atmosphere that is conducive to the growth of tumour cells that may have evaded the effects … Read more
Concerns have been raised on whether Kate Middleton should recuperate at the Windsor home she shares with Prince William and their three children following her abdominal surgery because the place is reportedly not ideal for her recovery. The Princess of Wales had a successful planned abdominal surgery on January 16 and is expected to stay … Read more
Since the Galaxy S24 series’ official unveiling on January 16, the most pressing concern for owners of older Galaxy smartphones has been whether Samsung’s new software features will arrive in the One UI 6.1 update. People are especially waiting for Samsung to shed some light on its plan to bring the Galaxy S24’s AI-powered features … Read more
