This is how coronaviruses jump from species to species

New Delhi, (IANS) Throughout the pandemic, there has been much discussion of how Covid-19 infiltrates cells by hijacking a protein called ACE2 found on human cells. However, new research has revealed that ACE2 isn’t required for infection. Instead,…

Chandrayaan-3 getting closer to moon for landing, ISRO gears up for Sun

Chennai (IANS) The Indian space agency on Monday said the process of putting the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in a circular orbit around the moon has begun.

The spacecraft has moved further closer to the moon.

The Indian space agency also…

Motorola launches 'moto e13' with 8GB RAM & 128GB storage

New Delhi (IANS) Global smartphone brand Motorola on Monday announced the launch of the 'moto e13' smartphone in an all-new variant featuring 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The moto e13 in 8GB + 128GB will be available at Rs 8,999 starting…

IBM's prototype 'brain-like' chip promises greener AI

San Francisco (IANS) Tech major IBM has said that its prototype 'brain-like' chip could make artificial intelligence (AI) more energy efficient.

There are growing concerns about the emissions generated by the large warehouses filled…

People having sex in self-driving taxis, finds report

San Francisco (IANS) As the popularity of autonomous vehicles continues to surge in San Francisco, a growing number of riders are wondering just how far they can push the vehicles’ capabilities, and to test that they are having sex in self-driving…

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO conducts Drogue Parachute Deployment Test

Chennai (IANS) As part of India’s proposed human space mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that it had successfully conducted a series of Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests.

According to the Indian space agency, the test…

China achieves ‘huge breakthrough’ on laser weapon tech

Hong Kong (IANS) Chinese military scientists have claimed that they have developed a new cooling system that allows high-energy lasers to operate “infinitely” without any build-up of waste heat.

According to scientists at the National University…

After 47 years, Russia journeys to Moon with Luna-25

Moscow (IANS) After 47 years, Russia is set to return to the Moon with its Luna 25 lander mission.

Luna-25 took off atop a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Vostochny launch facility in Russia at 2:10 a.m. Moscow time (4:40?am IST) on Friday, TASS…

Google announces eSignature beta for Docs, Drive

San Francisco (IANS) Google has announced that eSignature is now available as an open beta on Google Docs and Drive.

In June last year, Google began alpha testing the ability to request and capture eSignatures in Google Docs.

"Based…

WhatsApp rolling out feature to schedule calls in group chats on Android beta

San Francisco (IANS) Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to schedule calls in group chats on Android beta.

Beta users will now be able to schedule group calls within their groups, reports WABetaInfo.

Users…