Long-duration space travel could change astronaut brain volume

New York (IANS) Long-duration space travel could lead to permanent brain volume changes as well as pituitary gland deformation in astronauts, warns a study.

For the study, published in the journal Radiology, the researchers performed brain…

Instagram makes live streams viewable on the desktop

San Francisco (IANS) Facebook-owned Instagram has now made live streams viewable on the web so that one can watch homebound celebrities from the comfort of a large screen.

The mobile Instagram Live experience has comments scrolling up through…

Over one-third medical staff suffered insomnia during pandemic: Study

Beijing (IANS) The novel coronavirus that has infected more than 1.9 million people globally is not just a physical health threat as researchers have found that more than a third of medical staff responding to the outbreak during its peak in China…

Very few nations will get 'A grade' on pandemic response: Bill Gates

New York (IANS) If we believe billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, very few countries will get 'A-grade' for new coronavirus response when it comes to understanding the scale of the damage COVID-19 could do.

Speaking to BBC, Gates…

Indian Summer may hold a pleasant surprise; could slow down corona spread

New Delhi (IANS) The scorching sun in the summers could considerably slow down the transmission of the coronavirus infection in India, according to the country's two high profile microbiologists who have worked with National Institutes of Health(NIH)…

Apple to launch new iPhone SE next week: Analyst

San Francisco (IANS) The new iPhone SE may be launched next week and sales would begin immediately, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu.

iPhone 12 models will likely be pushed out slightly due to current travel restrictions and cargo flight…

Apple Music launches 'Stream Local' initiative in India

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Apple Music on Saturday launched a new initiative called 'Stream Local' to provide a platform for Indian music, including chart-toppers and newly released titles.

The service will compile songs from artists…

100 days and running: Coronavirus has only got deadlier

New Delhi (IANS) April 9 marked the 100th day of the first cases of new coronavirus being reported, which began its deadly journey from a seafood market in Wuhan in China and brought the entire world to its knees.

In a tweet on Thursday, WHO…

Global semiconductor revenue set for steep decline in 2020

New Delhi (IANS) The new coronavirus pandemic will hit the semiconductor supply and demand, leading to a decline of 0.9 per cent in worldwide semiconductor revenue this year, a Gartner report said on Thursday.

This is sharply down from the…

Startups begin layoffs in India as business comes to a halt

New Delhi (IANS) The VC funding is drying up for startups in the wake of the nationwide lockdown and the result is seen in several startups laying off employees at their various India offices.

According to data compiled by career marketplace…