Hyderabad: Science and Tech stories of the week.
Digital innovation in the pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries
The pharmaceutical and chemical industries are no strangers to digital technology, with decades of experimentation using data and statistical techniques to improve productivity and innovation. But the results were historically disappointing relative to the promise. The broad digital transformation taking place in R&D. Digital transformation is also opening up R&D horizons in areas such as genomics. Leading companies are focusing on FAIR data principles. Advanced simulation, modeling, AI-based analytics, and quantum computing are also being used in the pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries. Read More.
Features and specifications Samsung Galaxy MO2, 'Mera M Mera Entertainment', sale starts from Feb 9
Mera M Mera Entertainment is what this smartphone of Samsung is all about. Yes, indeed Samsung Galaxy MO2 has arrived at a starting price of Rs 6999. It is available in Blue, Red, Gray and Black colors. It comes with a 5000mAH battery that lasts for a long. It comes in 2 variants, 2+32GB and 3+32GB. This smartphone will be available at Samsung.com, Amazon.in, and all Samsung's offline retail stores. Read More.
Viruses exist as both living and non living, used in vaccine production
Microorganisms or Microbes that behave like both living and nonliving are called Viruses. They have some features which make them different from the other microbes such as algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa. For e.g. viruses can only grow inside a living cell whereas other microbes grow on any sources such as soil, water, air, and organic wastes. We know viruses for causing diseases but they are also used for making vaccines. Visalakshi Arigela is giving us an insight into the world of viruses. Read More.
Epic Games Store users claimed 749 mn free games in 2020
Epic Games Store has announced that users claimed a total of 749 million free games from the platform last year. The company said that there were 103 free games last year, and gamers claimed over 749 million copies. It also said that the company is committed to continuing this popular tradition of giving away titles this year. Read More.
US probing SpaceX's Starship test that exploded in Dec
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is probing SpaceX's first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded while landing in December. According to the FAA, SpaceX has violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license. Read More.
After aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA to try again
"NASA plans to conduct a second Green Run hot fire test as early as the fourth week in February with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's core stage that will launch the Artemis I mission to the Moon. The Green Run is a comprehensive assessment of the rocket's core stage prior to launching Artemis missions. Read More.
Owner's personality rubs off on their dog
Research reveals a connection between the DOGS and their owners' behaviour. Powell and her colleagues followed 131 dogs and their owners attending training sessions with a vet. The dogs had various issues, such as aggression towards people. Owners underwent personality testing and provided information about their dogs. The research also revealed that human personality plays a role in corrective training for some behaviours. For example, dogs that were fearful made more progress if their owners were extrovert. Read More.
NASA: Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission is just 22 days from landing on the surface of Mars
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission; the biggest, heaviest, cleanest, and most sophisticated six-wheeled robotic geologist ever launched into space – search Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life and collect samples that will eventually be returned to Earth. Launched on July 30 last year, it is scheduled to land on Mars on February 18. Read More.
Gaganyaan: First unmanned space flight set to be launched in Dec
India's first unmanned space flight as part of the 'Gaganyaan' mission is scheduled to be launched in December this year, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, Feb 1.The first unmanned launch, the precursor to a manned mission, is scheduled for December 2021. Sitharaman also proposed to launch a 'Deep Ocean Mission'. Read More.
TEMA says additional duty of 2.5% on mobiles, promotes 'Make in India' mobile phones and electronics
TEMA, (Telecom Equipment Mfg. Association), India compliments the government on the reformative Budget aimed at economic growth and ease of living for Indian citizens. The proposed new scheme and additional duty on mobile components will help 'Make in India' for mobile phones and electronics. Read More.
Features and Specifications of POCO M3, launched in India
POCO M3 launched in India at a starting price of Rs 10,999. It will be available in three colors -- power black, cool blue, and POCO yellow. POCO M3 features a 6.53 FullHD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is equipped with a 48MP triple camera setup, a 6000mAh battery along with an 18W fast charger, etc. Read More.
Ways Noise Pollution effects Animals and Birds
Noise pollution doesn’t just affect human health. It has a huge impact on animals and birds too. Very high noise levels can cause deafness among animals. Noise pollution also affects breeding practices, foraging, stress levels, etc among animals and birds. Time and again, these have been highlighted by various studies largely concentrated in Europe and North America. Read More.
Features and specifications of Realme X7 5G and X7 Pro 5G smartphones, launched in India
Realme on Thursday, Feb 4 made two new additions to its X series family with the launch of the X7 5G and X7 Pro 5G smartphones in India as the company aims to become a "5G leader" in the country. Realme X7 5G is India's first smartphone to be powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset. Equipped with an upgraded 64MP wide-angle quad-camera, Realme X7 Pro 5G's 64MP wide-angle main camera uses Sony's flagship IMX686 sensor. Read More.
4.5M Sony PlayStation5 consoles sold in 2020: Report
Sony has sold 4.5 million units of its PlayStation5 worldwide in 2020. The revenue increased 40 percent to $8.4 billion, partly driven by PS5 sales and operating profit was up by 50 percent to $763.3 million. The cost of PlayStation 5 is Rs 49,990 for the normal edition, while the digital edition will come for Rs 39,990. Read More.
PayPal to wind its domestic payment services in India from April 1
PayPal will no longer offer domestic payment services within India from April 1. PayPal will continue to invest in product development that enables Indian businesses to reach nearly 350 million PayPal consumers worldwide, increase their sales internationally, and help the Indian economy return to growth. Read More.
Snapchat hits 265M daily active users, India growth market
Despite the cut-throat competition coming from the Facebook family of apps, Snapchat has added 16 million daily active users in the fourth quarter of 2020 to reach 265 million users -- up 22 percent year-over-year -- and India has once again proved to be its high-growth market. Snap reported revenue of $2.5 billion for 2020, growing 46 percent year-over-year. Snap said that the reach among 13 to 34-year-olds in many of its established markets continues to grow. Read More.
Features and specifications of OPPO A15 and A15s
Features and Specifications of OPPO A15 include; 3D curved body design that makes it comfortable to hold, a triple rear camera setup of 13MP, 2MP (macro), and 2MP (depth) sensors, a MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core chipset, etc. The new variant of Oppo A15s is built to offer customers the freedom to save more data and enjoy a seamless experience. It is powered by an Helio P35 processor that stands out on the performance to power efficiency factor and provides a steadily reliable user experience. The device has an AI-based triple-rear camera setup. Read More.
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag, a smart way to track and find your lost belongings
Use the Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag to find things that you either misplace or forget after keeping. A small compact device when paired with your smartphone, the search to find keys, pets, etc becomes easy. You can even remotely control your various home appliances. Read More.
