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WHO Technical lead head COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove. File

COVID-19 | Omicron quickly overtaking Delta globally in terms of circulation: WHO

Since December, six studies have provided evidence of reduced vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against the Omicron variant, COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update released by the WHO said

China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon’s surface

Vastly different: Most monoclonal antibodies that were effective to treat COVID-19 are no longer effective to treat Omicron disease.

Omicron epidemic: third wave or new pandemic?

T. Jacob John Dhanya Dharmapalan M.S. Seshadri Both Delta and Omicron might co-exist, needing more vaccines in 2022

Dr Fauci: ‘I also hope the new normal would include a strong memory about what a pandemic can do to us’

Unlikely that people will move around with masks on forever: Anthony Fauci on 'new normal'

PTI Speaking at a session on COVID-19 on the first day of the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda summit, Dr. Fauci added it cannot be said as yet whether an endemic stage is underway.

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In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

R. Sujatha The researchers said higher COVID-19 vaccination coverage and stringent protocols could lower the severity of the infection

Visitors enjoying on the beach with their families in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

It’s time for some enforcement to check virus spread, say experts

Sumit Bhattacharjee They express shock over huge number of people gathering at RK Beach and other places

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Fortnite starts streaming to mobile devices via iOS Safari browser and the NVIDIA GeForce NOW Android app.

Apple users can now access Fortnite via Safari browser

Abhishek Chatterjee Apple had removed Fortnite from the App Store in 2020 for violating its policies after Fortnite parent Epic introduced a way for users to circumvent Apple's in-app payment system that charges a commission on sales.

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A general view of an office of Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is seen in Lund, Sweden

Ericsson sues Apple again over 5G patent licensing

Reuters Both companies have already sued each other in the United States as negotiations failed over the renewal of a seven-year licensing contract for telecom patents.

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U.S. examining Alibaba's cloud unit for national security risks

Reuters U.S. regulators could ultimately choose to force the company to take measures to reduce the risks posed by the cloud business or prohibit Americans at home and abroad from using the service altogether.

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The wombat’s day out.

Sunday Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning

Berty Ashley Only when love takes the lead will the earth, and life on earth, be safe again: Lewis Mumford

Xylophaga nandani

New species of wood-boring, deep-sea mollusc found in Arabian sea

Tiki Rajwi Discovery of species, named Xylophaga nandani, by team of researchers from Kerala and Brazil

There had been a 1,540 sq km increase in forest cover and 721 sq km increase in tree cover. File

India’s forest, tree cover rose by 2,261 sq km in last 2 years: ISFR report

The Hindu Bureau Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, and Jharkhand are the top five States in terms of increase in forest cover

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The entrance of the tunnel that C.T. Thomas dug through a hill in Kannur district, Kerala. Photo: Special Arrangement

With just a pickaxe, Kerala farmer carves out a tunnel

C P Sajit C.T. Thomas has dug through the laterite slope beside his home in Kannur to create a 25-metre cave

India has stated that the WTO dispute panel’s findings are completely “unacceptable” to it. File

Explained | Why is India challenging WTO verdict on sugar?

Prashanth Perumal When did Australia, Brazil and Guatemala file a complaint and what are the rules?

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Workers busy at the biogas plant at Bowenpally market in Secunderabad.

Watch | From market waste to electricity

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Apple users can now access Fortnite via Safari browser

U.S. examining Alibaba's cloud unit for national security risks

Ericsson sues Apple again over 5G patent licensing

Dr. V. Shanta - A ‘Mother Teresa’ to cancer patients

Param Vir Chakra awardee joins udChalo advisory board

Twitter’s feature to flag misleading tweets expands to more countries

Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising

The new regulations will start from mid-February and allow the CNMV to specifically monitor advertising for all types of crypto assets and to include warnings about risks involved in such investment.

The revised testing strategy of the ICMR

Why is there a change in testing protocol? How is the spread of Omicron going to be monitored?

Dutch consumer watchdog to vet Apple dating app payment reforms

Late last month the ACM ordered Apple to make changes for apps on offer in the Apple App Store in the Netherlands by Jan. 15 or face fines.

Major U.S. airlines warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

The FAA has warned that potential interference could affect sensitive airplane instruments such as altimeters and significantly hamper low-visibility operations.

Unlikely that people will move around with masks on forever: Anthony Fauci on 'new normal'

Speaking at a session on COVID-19 on the first day of the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda summit, Dr. Fauci added it cannot be said as yet whether an endemic stage is underway.

Russia fines Google for not deleting banned content

Russia upped the ante late last year in its efforts to increase pressure on Big Tech, handing massive, revenue-based fines to Google and Meta Platforms.

Alphabet to spin out its quantum division, reports say

Quantum computers are considered a future technology by research centers and companies which are heavily investing in developing working quantum systems.

In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

The researchers said higher COVID-19 vaccination coverage and stringent protocols could lower the severity of the infection

A clip-on sensor to turn face mask into smart monitoring device

The smart sensor platform can sense a user’s real-time respiration rate, heart rate and mask wear time. It uses a tiny magnet to attach to any N95, cloth or surgical face mask.

NHTSA evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars

Canada's auto safety regulator has opened an investigation into the heating and cooling system of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

The efficiency of “Zero-COVID” strategies

Why is China’s method to contain Omicron under strain? How is the public reacting to the continued isolation and lockdowns?

Web3: A vision for the future

What is the model based on? How is it different from the prevailing system of operation?

Sense and Sensitivity in self-driving cars

The eco-system in India for self-driving technology is flourishing, with innovation occurring at every level including sensor technology.

Avatar robot goes to school for ill German boy

Joshua cannot attend classes because he wears a tube in his neck due to a severe lung disease.

China’s Xi calls for measures against ‘unhealthy’ development of digital economy

Xi also called for regulation and standardisation to plug regulatory loopholes and prevent "monopolies and disorderly expansion of capital" in the world's second largest economy.

Apple complies with Dutch watchdog ruling on payment options in Netherlands

It noted that developers were not required to use the non-Apple tools, and warned that Apple would not be able to help with safety or refunds of payments that take place outside its systems.

Omicron a ‘deviant’ from COVID-19 pandemic progression script: Virologist T. Jacob John

Future variants may be more infectious and less pathogenic, he says

With just a pickaxe, Kerala farmer carves out a tunnel

C.T. Thomas has dug through the laterite slope beside his home in Kannur to create a 25-metre cave

It’s time for some enforcement to check virus spread, say experts

They express shock over huge number of people gathering at RK Beach and other places

A service that shines through the pandemic

For Kalaivani, the pandemic came as an opportunity to help the sick

COVID cases declining in Delhi, says Jain

18,286 cases, 28 deaths reported; positivity stands at 27.87%

Ukraine says has ‘evidence’ Russia behind cyberattack

The ministry urged Ukrainians not to panic, saying their personal information was protected.

Rent fixed for private paddy harvesters

The district administration has fixed ₹2,350 per hour rental for paddy harvesting machinery (with track) and ₹1,700 rental for harvester with

Hospitals try to bear Omicron load

From internal lockdowns to fatigue reporting system, stretched facilities are innovating to cope

70% Indian adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 93% receive at least one dose

India has been able to achieve the milestone of administering over 156 crore doses.

COVAX programme delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries

WHO flags hoarding/stockpiling in rich countries, and a lack of sharing of licenses, technology and know-how by pharmaceutical companies

A moment to savour for India’s public health system

A year after the launch of the COVID vaccination drive, a look at the challenges that were overcome

Explained | Is vaccination limiting Omicron’s virulence?

How is inoculation working against the new variant of concern? What are the challenges ahead?

Explained | Why is India challenging WTO verdict on sugar?

When did Australia, Brazil and Guatemala file a complaint and what are the rules?

Explained | Will the pig-to-human heart operation lead to a new approach to organ transplantation?

What vital genetic modifications were done to make the pig heart transplantation possible?

S. Somanath | At the helm of India’s space research

The new chairman is taking over ISRO at a time when the Central government is pushing for sweeping reforms in the space sector

Wordle | Game of words

Having added millions of users in months, the puzzle is a new online sensation

The fascinating discovery of an optical pulsar

On January 15, 1969, theoretical astronomers John Cocke and Mike Disney made a stunning practical discovery by identifying an optical pulsar for the first time. The story of how they discovered it is an enthralling one, made even more incredible by the fact that their conversations during the key moments were actually tape recorded on the night of the discovery. A.S.Ganesh regales you with the story of how Cocke and Disney found an optical pulsar…

Covaxin booster increases neutralising antibodies, study finds

The control arm of the study had 93 participants and the intervention arm had 91 participants, but most of these people were under 55 years

When it itches, you scratch

The elderly are prone to chronic conditions that manifest as itches

Question Corner | How do locusts smell an odour?

Like Pavlov's dogs, locusts were trained to associate an odour with food

Muscles starve in the absence of vitamin D, study of mice finds

The study examined the molecular nature of muscle dysfunction in mice, in the absence of vitamin D

Sunday Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning

Only when love takes the lead will the earth, and life on earth, be safe again: Lewis Mumford

Why the Asiatic lion and the African cheetah could be pitted against each other in Kuno National Park

How the introduction of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park could endanger the Asiatic lion, which is earmarked for translocation to those forests

Apple looks to rope in South Korean parts makers for Apple cars

The Cupertino-based company is expected to complete the selection of an Apple Car supplier within this year, and start its full-scale development.

Lawsuit: Google, Facebook CEOs colluded in online ad sales

The original, redacted lawsuit, filed in December 2021, accused Google of “anti-competitive conduct” and of teaming up with the social networking giant

Microsoft invests $50 million in alcohol-to-jet fuel biorefinery

LanzaJet, based in Chicago, said it has nearly completedon-site engineering at its Freedom Pines Fuels Biorefinery, withplans to start producing 10 million gallons of sustainableaviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel per year fromsustainable ethanol.

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