Technology
Scientists identify genetic variants linked to increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Scientists have completed the largest study of families affected by Hodgkin lymphoma and identified novel variants linked to cancer predisposition. Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system (part of the immune system) that affects lymph nodes but can spread to the spleen, liver, bone marrow and lungs. As […]

Updated: Sep 9, 2022
New technologies enhance China cybersecurity

HEFEI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — When a confidential document is leaked by unauthorized photo-taking or photocopying, the simple step of taking a photo of the document will offer information about when and how it was leaked. This is the latest anti-leak technology developed by High Dimensional Data, a tech company based in the eastern Chinese […]

Updated: Sep 8, 2022
China science, technology news summary — Sept. 7

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. COVID-19 VACCINE Two Chinese inactivated vaccines, including a trivalent one and a monovalent one against Omicron variants, have received approval for clinical research in Chile, the vaccine developer Sinovac has announced. The trivalent vaccine targets the Delta […]

Updated: Sep 7, 2022
Elon Musk criticizes Amazon’s ‘The Rings Of Power’ show

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized Amazon’s big-budget fantasy drama series ‘The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’, stating that the late author J.R.R. Tolkien is “turning in his grave.”According to Variety, Musk took to his official Twitter handle and slammed the show with a pair of short tweets […]

Updated: Sep 6, 2022
China launches nationwide campaign to boost cybersecurity awareness

HEFEI, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — The 2022 China Cybersecurity Week kicked off Monday in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province. The event, which will last until Sept. 11, will consist of both online and offline activities held across the country. This year’s Cybersecurity Week theme emphasizes that a secure cyberspace environment serves and relies […]

Updated: Sep 5, 2022
Washington may take action against Chinese tech sector

Further restrictions on what can be sold to China may be introduced in the coming months The White House is considering steps to restrict US investment in Chinese technology companies amid mounting tensions between the world’s two biggest economies, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.   US President Joe Biden is […]

Updated: Sep 4, 2022
India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2029: SBI report

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3 (ANI): India has undergone a large structural shift since 2014 and is now the 5th largest economy overtaking the United Kingdom. India would surpass Germany in 2027 and most likely Japan by 2029 at the current rate of growth, State Bank of India (SBI) said in a research report. Interestingly, […]

Updated: Sep 3, 2022
Paralysed French hospital fights cyber attack as hackers lower ransom

A hospital southeast of Paris has been crippled by an ongoing cyberattack, drastically reducing the number of patients who can be admitted and forcing a return to pre-digital workflows. Security experts are trying to retake control of the computer system as ransom negotiations continue. The GIGN elite tactical force of the French gendarmerie is involved […]

Updated: Sep 2, 2022
China science, technology news summary — Sept. 1

BEIJING, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news in China. ANTI-SARS-COV-2 NANOMATERIAL Chinese researchers have recently developed a nanomaterial that targets the spike protein of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Delta and Omicron, and promotes viral elimination. The research published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology revealed an ultrathin […]

Updated: Sep 1, 2022
Why Mark Zuckerberg is talking so much about Whatsapp for business

Facebook’s new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartpone in front of displayed logo of Facebook, Messenger, Intagram, Whatsapp and Oculus in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters WhatsApp is already widely popular with U.S. consumers. Now Meta Platforms is turning more attention to building its small business base. The […]

Updated: Aug 31, 2022