Scientists rewrite mammoth’s family tree using DNA from fossil that’s more than one mn years old- Technology News, FP

The New York TimesFeb 18, 2021 13:35:19 ISTImagine an elephant, but significantly taller and heavier and with longer tusks. That’s the Columbian mammoth, an imposing animal that roamed much of…

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UK study will purposely infect volunteers with COVID-19 to help develop treatment- Technology News, FP

Agence France-PresseFeb 18, 2021 12:45:19 ISTA study which will expose volunteers to the coronavirus is to begin in Britain within a month after it gained approval from the country's clinical…

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No proof Indian COVID-19 vaccines effective against South Africa, Brazilian variants, says researchers- Technology News, FP

Press Trust of IndiaFeb 18, 2021 11:29:07 ISTPreliminary research shows the two vaccines against COVID-19 approved in India are effective against the UK variant of the novel coronavirus but there…

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Facebook and Google sharply diverge in response to Australia’s new media law- Technology News, FP

The New York TimesFeb 18, 2021 11:19:31 ISTFor months, Facebook and Google have been locked in a stare-down with news publishers and lawmakers in Australia. At the heart of the…

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Ford will go all-electric in Europe by 2030, turn German plant into EV production base- Technology News, FP

The Associated PressFeb 18, 2021 11:22:42 ISTFord is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the…

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Google Photos will soon categorise memories under ‘Sand and sea’, ‘Tasty Treats’, other such groups- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingFeb 18, 2021 11:47:16 ISTGoogle Photos is updating the Memories section that will start showing users their past holidays and food stories. The stories will be featured under “Sand…

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Skoda Kushaq previewed in official sketches ahead of world premiere on 18 March- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffFeb 18, 2021 12:09:32 ISTThe road-ready Skoda Kushaq has been previewed in official sketches that give us a glimpse of its exterior design. Showcased in concept form as…

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International wildlife trade is causing over 60 percent species on Earth to go extinct- Technology News, FP

Press Trust of IndiaFeb 18, 2021 11:48:56 ISTInternational wildlife trade is causing declines of over 60 percent in the abundance of species on the planet, say scientists who call for…

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Air pollution in New Delhi caused 54,000 deaths in 2020 finds study by Greenpeace Southeast Asia

Serious pollution caused around 160,000 premature deaths in the world's five most populous cities last year. Delhi, underwent a dramatic transformation for a period last year when curbs were imposed,…

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The goal is herd immunity against COVID-19, when will we know if we have reached it?- Technology News, FP

The Associated PressFeb 18, 2021 11:25:58 ISTHealth officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19, but what qualifies as “enough” is still…

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