Moderna kicks off trials for ‘next-gen’ COVID-19 vaccine that can be stored in refrigerators

mRNA-1283 will eventually also be tested as a booster dose for people who have already been vaccinated, or are seropositive. Moderna's vaccine is given in two doses 28 days apart…

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Greek alphabets ditched for hurricane names for being too ‘confusing’- Technology News, FP

The Associated PressMar 18, 2021 17:12:42 ISTWith named storms coming earlier and more often in warmer waters, the Atlantic hurricane season is going through some changes, with meteorologists ditching the…

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Early report from COVID-19 origin probe due next week, to have ‘unanimity’ despite pressure

The expert team hopes that the 280-page report, complete with graphs, dates and annexes, will be ready for release next week. Members of the WHO team Marion Koopmans (R) and…

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Fishing boats that dredge their nets release carbon equivalent to aviation- Technology News, FP

Agence France-PresseMar 18, 2021 17:16:37 ISTSea bed bottom trawling produces as much as one billion tonnes of carbon annually — equivalent to all emissions from aviation — according to new research that…

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COVID-19 could become a ‘seasonal menace’ in the future says UN task team

The team insisted that weather and climate conditions alone should for now not be the trigger for loosening anti-Covid restrictions. A hospital staff receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a government…

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GoPro launches Quik app that has private feed for photos and videos called ‘Mural’- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingMar 18, 2021 16:52:05 ISTAmerican company GoPro has launched an app called Quik to enhance the photo and video quality, regardless of a user’s camera or phone. Claiming to…

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Pictures, dimensions, features, powertrains revealed- Technology News, FP

Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. Today is…

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Skoda Kushaq SUV revealed in production form ahead of mid-2021 launch- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffMar 18, 2021 16:18:48 ISTThe 2021 Skoda Kushaq SUV has made its world premiere today in Mumbai, giving the world its first look at Skoda’s brand-new midsize SUV…

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India’s recent avian flu outbreak highlights environmental, animal-human interaction concerns

Regular monitoring of wild aquatic birds and the wild bird-poultry-wetland interface is essential to understanding avian influenza viruses’ prevalence. By Sahana Ghosh As avian flu swept through India towards the…

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Ambrane launches Dots 11 and Dots 20 TWS earbuds in India at Rs 2,999- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingMar 18, 2021 15:12:26 ISTIndian electronics company Ambrane has launched two TWS earbuds called Dots 11 and Dots 20. While Dots 20 supports environmental noise cancellation  (ENC), both the…

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