With an aim to support gender diversity and the girl child, Samsung India on Tuesday announced the distribution of 10,000 solar lanterns to girl students of government schools. Continue reading Samsung India announces solar lanterns to 10,000 girl students
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That sleep tracking device may be ruining your sleep
Unable to get proper sleep at night? Blame that sleep tracking app, as a new study has revealed that wearable sleep tracking devices such as Fitbit or Apple Watch, designed to help people track sleep, may actually be keeping people awake. Continue reading That sleep tracking device may be ruining your sleep
Facebook may add ‘Dislike’ button in Messenger
After offering a slew of “Reaction” buttons for posts last year, Facebook may soon add a new reaction “Dislike” for Facebook Messenger, a media report said. Continue reading Facebook may add ‘Dislike’ button in Messenger
Egyptian researchers turn shrimp shells into biodegradable plastic
Researchers at Egypt’s Nile University are developing a way to turn dried shrimp shells that would otherwise be thrown away into thin films of biodegradable plastic they hope will be used to make eco-friendly grocery bags and packaging.
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Cannons, lasers, drones: New hope to save birds at toxic pit
After thousands of snow geese died in the toxic water of a former open-pit mine in Montana last fall, the companies responsible for the pit are bringing out the big guns. Literally.
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Click for candy: How online retailers boost impulse buys
Supermarket layouts are carefully calibrated to tempt people into impulsive purchases, and now food makers are trying to adapt their strategies as people do more of their shopping online.
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Ukraine’s first wheelchair model breaks taboos
When Alexandra Kutas headlined a recent fashion show in Kiev it was not just a personal dream come true but also a victory for disabled people in her homeland Ukraine.
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Lego announces lift off for ‘Women of NASA’ set
Danish toymaker Lego plans to honour five women scientists, engineers and astronauts who worked for U.S. space agency NASA by releasing figurines of the pioneering women that its creator hopes will inspire more girls to pursue careers in science.
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New computer method may predict time of body clock
Researchers have developed a computer method called ZeitZeiger that uses a sample of human blood to accurately predict circadian time—the time of day according to a person’s body clock. Continue reading New computer method may predict time of body clock
Gionee launches new A-series selfie-focused smartphones
Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Monday launched a new line up of A series smartphones—A1 Plus and A1 — at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Continue reading Gionee launches new A-series selfie-focused smartphones