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Christie's Hong Kong poised to set new records in May
The Ultimate Collection sale will present a comprehensive selection of both contemporary and vintage pieces, featuring a number of elusive "double seal" and "special dial" lots by Patek Philippe, as well as highly desirable commissioned pieces by F.P. Journe.
Astro Zindagi (April 17-23)
This week, you may find yourself feeling ambitious and driven to achieve your goals. The planets are aligned in your favour, providing you with the energy and determination you need to tackle any challenges that come your way. Your competitive nature may also be heightened, so make sure to channel that energy into healthy and productive pursuits.
Smartphone study reveals bodily rhythm affects behaviour
Researchers from the Leiden University in the Netherlands analysed the usage data of hundreds of mobile phones and discovered that the human body, both of men and women, has rhythms ranging between seven and 52 days. These cycles influence how we behave. "If people think they just live their lives, deciding their behaviour for themselves, and that there is no overarching structure, they've got it wrong," said researcher Arko Ghosh, from the varsity.
Rongali Bihu, Poila Boishakh celebrations grip northeastern states
Lakhs of people including women and children in traditional and new attires took part in the celebrations, especially in the states of Assam and Tripura. Most parts of the northeast region of India are currently witnessing heatwave-like conditions badly affecting normal life with maximum temperatures in many places hovering between 36 to 40 degrees Celsius, which is above the normal by 5 to 6 degrees.
New implantable device shrinks pancreatic tumours
The team from Houston Methodist Research Institute in the U.S. used an implantable nanofluidic device they invented to deliver CD40 monoclonal antibodies (mAb), a promising immunotherapeutic agent, at a sustained low-dose via the nanofluidic drug-eluting seed (NDES). The NDES device consists of a stainless-steel drug reservoir containing nanochannels, thus creating a membrane that allows for sustained diffusion when the drug is released.
Swiping, love and algorithms: The shifting cultural terrain
As the world becomes more complicated, people are being drawn to the digital world more and more. Everything has altered since the advent of digital technology, from our social networks to our purchasing practises. The dating scene has also changed as a result of this transition, for better or worse. Dating apps have facilitated a transformation in the way that individuals view relationships by allowing them to think about their options outside of the traditional constraints of monogamy.
Even mild Covid infection can cause sudden hearing loss: Study
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) -- also known as sudden deafness -- is a little known and poorly understood side effect of Covid-19 that is not even listed as a common symptom by doctors, said Kim Gibson, a fully vaccinated nursing lecturer at the University of South Australia. Gibson, a registered nurse with a clinical background in neonatal intensive care, developed acute hearing loss in one ear, along with vertigo and tinnitus five weeks after experiencing a mild Covid infection in 2022.
Mild Covid during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies: Study
The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, are based on results from a comprehensive assessment of brain development. "The study, which used a more rigorous method to evaluate babies born during the pandemic, provides further reassuring evidence that having a mild or asymptomatic case of Covid during pregnancy does not affect brain development in infants," said lead author Dani Dumitriu, Assistant Professor of paediatrics and psychiatry at Columbia University.
5 must-have tech tools for women to stay safe from cyber harassment
While we are far from having cyber harassment completely eliminated from digital platforms, technology can prove to be a brilliant assistance for women to safeguard themselves, and help those who want to protect their identity and their personal information. Here are six tech tools that can help to stay safer when using their digital platforms and devices.
New test may detect HIV, hepatitis B and C from a single drop of blood
The team from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark developed a dried blood spot test, in which a single spot of blood is tested for nucleic acid from the three viruses. "We've shown that using existing hospital equipment, it is possible to detect HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C from a single drop of blood," said Stephen Nilsson-Moller at the varsity's Department of Clinical Microbiology.
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