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Instagram Rolls Out Rectangular Profile Grid, Increases Reel Duration to Three Minutes
Instagram is rolling out several profile-based changes this week that might not be up to users’ liking. The Meta-owned platform began testing vertical grids on profiles in August 2024, and is now rolling it out to all users. This will now change the current square grids into vertical grids and can potentially alter the curated profiles where user...
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Amid Rohit Sharma Retirement Talks, BCCI Sent "Sachin Tendulkar Decided His Future" Message
Rohit Sharma made just 31 runs in five innings against Australia, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.
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"First 40 Tejas Still Not...": Air Force Chief As China Tests 6th Gen Jets
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flagged delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft into service, calling for increased private partnership in developing defence products and providing more funds for Research and Development
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Egypt Tests New Extension Of Suez Canal
Egypt has tested a new 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) extension to the Suez Canal as it tries to minimise the impact of currents on shipping and increase the key waterway's capacity.
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"Something I Never Heard": Cricket Australia CEO On MCG Crowd's Roar After Nitish Reddy's Ton
The CA's decision to increase the number of Tests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from four to five has proved to be a masterstroke as crowd attendance and viewership records are set to surpass the hallowed Ashes.
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Paracetamol May Raise Heart, Kidney Related Complications In Elderly: Study
Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found.
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Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series
The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by 30% year-on-year
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SpaceX Might Get FAA Approval for 25 Starship Launches in 2025
A draft environmental assessment by the FAA suggests allowing SpaceX to increase Starship launches from Starbase, Texas, from the current limit of five annually to 25 by 2025. Public consultations in January 2024 will determine the next steps. Starship is SpaceX's reusable rocket intended for Moon and Mars missions, with six test flights conducted ...
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Brazil's G20 Presidency: Hunger, Poverty, Inequality Top Priorities
G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation -- areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
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Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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"Test Cricket Is In Danger Of...": David Llyod Slams Surge In Ticket Prices For India-England Lord's Match
The ticket prices for the Lord's Test involving India and England next summer have been increased despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season.
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Italy Tests AI-Assisted Teaching In Schools To Boost IT Skills
AI tools on classroom tablets and computers will act as "virtual assistants that can make learning easier for students and help teachers identify methods for an increasingly bespoke education"
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Universities Offering SWAYAM Courses Can Conduct Exams Now
The decision will help to increase the number of students taking SWAYAM courses for credit accumulation and enhance student flexibility.
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Covid-19 Cases Rising Again: WHO Issues Urgent Alert On Potentially Severe Variants
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Covid-19 is making a comeback, with positive test rates increasing across 84 countries and the potential for more severe variants emerging.
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Instagram Rolls Out Rectangular Profile Grid, Increases Reel Duration to Three Minutes
Instagram is rolling out several profile-based changes this week that might not be up to users’ liking. The Meta-owned platform began testing vertical grids on profiles in August 2024, and is now rolling it out to all users. This will now change the current square grids into vertical grids and can potentially alter the curated profiles where user...
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Amid Rohit Sharma Retirement Talks, BCCI Sent "Sachin Tendulkar Decided His Future" Message
Rohit Sharma made just 31 runs in five innings against Australia, and his decision to stand down from the Sydney Test increased speculation on his international future.
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"First 40 Tejas Still Not...": Air Force Chief As China Tests 6th Gen Jets
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flagged delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft into service, calling for increased private partnership in developing defence products and providing more funds for Research and Development
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Egypt Tests New Extension Of Suez Canal
Egypt has tested a new 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) extension to the Suez Canal as it tries to minimise the impact of currents on shipping and increase the key waterway's capacity.
-
"Something I Never Heard": Cricket Australia CEO On MCG Crowd's Roar After Nitish Reddy's Ton
The CA's decision to increase the number of Tests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from four to five has proved to be a masterstroke as crowd attendance and viewership records are set to surpass the hallowed Ashes.
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Paracetamol May Raise Heart, Kidney Related Complications In Elderly: Study
Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found.
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Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series
The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by 30% year-on-year
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SpaceX Might Get FAA Approval for 25 Starship Launches in 2025
A draft environmental assessment by the FAA suggests allowing SpaceX to increase Starship launches from Starbase, Texas, from the current limit of five annually to 25 by 2025. Public consultations in January 2024 will determine the next steps. Starship is SpaceX's reusable rocket intended for Moon and Mars missions, with six test flights conducted ...
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Brazil's G20 Presidency: Hunger, Poverty, Inequality Top Priorities
G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation -- areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
-
Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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"Test Cricket Is In Danger Of...": David Llyod Slams Surge In Ticket Prices For India-England Lord's Match
The ticket prices for the Lord's Test involving India and England next summer have been increased despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season.
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Italy Tests AI-Assisted Teaching In Schools To Boost IT Skills
AI tools on classroom tablets and computers will act as "virtual assistants that can make learning easier for students and help teachers identify methods for an increasingly bespoke education"
-
Universities Offering SWAYAM Courses Can Conduct Exams Now
The decision will help to increase the number of students taking SWAYAM courses for credit accumulation and enhance student flexibility.
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Covid-19 Cases Rising Again: WHO Issues Urgent Alert On Potentially Severe Variants
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Covid-19 is making a comeback, with positive test rates increasing across 84 countries and the potential for more severe variants emerging.
