Researchers have developed a new application which may help physically impaired persons write songs and surf internet as well as write emails—all with the power of their mind. Continue reading This app helps compose music using power of mind
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Breast cancer patients can now freeze their eggs
Women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis can take time to freeze their eggs and embryos without fear of delaying their cancer treatment, according to researchers at University of California, San Francisco. Continue reading Breast cancer patients can now freeze their eggs
Twitter testing feature to let you tweetstorm with ease
Micro-blogging website Twitter is reportedly testing a feature that will simplify the way users post “tweetstorms”—a series of related tweets posted by a user in quick succession. Continue reading Twitter testing feature to let you tweetstorm with ease
After revealing Saturn, robotic spacecraft Cassini set for final dive on September 15
Nasa’s robotic spacecraft Cassini that has been orbiting Saturn for 13 years is set for a final dive towards the planet and burn up in its atmosphere in a “grand finale” after it flies past Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, on September 15. Continue reading After revealing Saturn, robotic spacecraft Cassini set for final dive on September 15
Facebook flaw allows fake ‘like’ networks to thrive: Study
A security flaw has allowed thousands of Facebook accounts—both real and fake—to generate millions of fake ‘likes’ and comments by entering into “collusion networks”, claims new research. Continue reading Facebook flaw allows fake ‘like’ networks to thrive: Study
Virginia to do away with paperless electronic voting machines
The US state of Virginia is set to replace direct-recording electronic voting machines with devices that produce a clear paper trail over hacking concerns. Continue reading Virginia to do away with paperless electronic voting machines
Scientists turn human skin cells directly into motor neurons
Scientists have found a way to convert skin cells from healthy adults directly into motor neurons without going through a stem cell state, thereby making it possible to study motor neurons of the human central nervous system in the laboratory. Continue reading Scientists turn human skin cells directly into motor neurons
Manipulation-proof devices to check pilferage at gas, petrol outlets
The central government has asked oil marketing companies (OMC) to install high-security devices to check pilferage of petrol and gas at retail filling outlets.
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Facebook rolls out ‘Watch’ for everyone in US
After testing the feature with a select few users, Facebook has now rolled out “Watch”—a redesigned video platform for creators and publishers—to every US citizen who uses the social media platform. Continue reading Facebook rolls out ‘Watch’ for everyone in US
Online tools helping Indian SMEs sell products globally: Facebook
While 43 per cent of Indian exporters in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) depend on online tools for 75 per cent of their international sales, 63 per cent agree that using online tools for selling internationally has increased their revenue, a new survey by Facebook revealed on Wednesday. Continue reading Online tools helping Indian SMEs sell products globally: Facebook