For the very first time, astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) used CRISPR genome engineering in outer space. CRISPR gene editing is a genetic engineering technique in molecular biology by which the genomes of living organisms can be modified. Scientists were able to use CRISPR-Cas9 on the ISS to examine the influence of microgravity […]

Singapore, being the tiny nation that it is, with a limited amount of natural resources, must embrace globalization in order to thrive. Signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is one strategy to achieve that, said Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung while addressing the Parliament on Tuesday. Singapore now boasts 26 FTAs, most notably a Comprehensive […]

A new study has recently revealed that having more than three to four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee in a day can cut down the risk of being diagnosed with chronic liver disease and death among people. The authors of the study have said that people who drink coffee are at a 21 percent […]

A large-scale study has shown that any quantity of alcohol can lead to damage in the brain contrary to what has been perceived earlier. Experts have said that the study is one of the biggest of its kind to date. The study has been done by experts from the Oxford University in the UK. Experts […]

The Space Gray era will end soon. Tech giant Apple has announced that it will discontinue Magic accessories. It said that the hue for the accessories will no longer be made available to customers. The company sold accessories like Magic Keyboards, Mice, Trackpads, and more in space gray color. It sold accessories separately. It also […]

YouTube has decided to launch a reward program to promote creators to use YouTube Shorts and consciously post content on the platform. YouTube said that it has plans to reward top creators of the YouTube Shorts platform over the next year. For this, it has earmarked a USD 100 million fund. The fund will be […]