In an effort to combat the negative impact of smart devices on young people, a charity called CyberSafeKids urged families to embark on a 24-hour ‘CyberBreak’ starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday. New research conducted by the charity revealed alarming statistics concerning the influence of smart devices on … Read more
In a recent development, the UK has clarified its rules regarding the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Irish residents. The Immigration Rules Appendix Electronic Travel Authorization, specifically ETA 1.3, now exempts Irish residents from obtaining an ETA when traveling to the UK from elsewhere in the Common Travel Area (CTA). According to the guidelines, an … Read more
Kerala, India – Health experts in Kerala, India, are racing against time to combat the fourth outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus since 2018. With no vaccine available, the state is mobilizing efforts to contain the virus, which can be transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs, or humans, and carries a mortality rate of … Read more
Dublin: A significant transformation is on the horizon for the European automotive industry as efforts are underway to produce and market electric vehicles (EVs) at more affordable prices. Leading car manufacturers are hinting that compact electric cars manufactured in Europe could soon be available for as low as €25,000. This development has the potential to … Read more
In the concluding session of the G20 Summit held in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s commitment to global interactions rooted in the belief that “the world is a family.” Highlighting India’s rich heritage of diverse faiths and traditions, PM Modi stressed the importance of democracy and open dialogue. India, as the host nation, … Read more
In a significant milestone for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Vikram lander has successfully completed a hop experiment, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). During the experiment, the lander fired its engines on command, elevating itself by approximately 40 cm and safely landing just 30–40 cm away from its initial position. This achievement is … Read more
In a significant milestone for India’s burgeoning space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the Aditya-L1 mission on a remarkable journey to study the Sun’s outermost layers. This launch comes just a week after India’s triumphant unmanned Moon landing, further solidifying the country’s position in the global space race. The Aditya-L1 … Read more
The country’s biggest rail catastrophe in more than two decades, the collision of two Indian passenger trains in Odisha state has resulted in 288 deaths and more than 850 injuries, a state government official told AFP on Saturday. One passenger train is thought to have derailed before being struck by another on the adjacent track … Read more
In an effort to boost income at the top streaming video provider, Netflix on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on customers sharing passwords with anyone outside of their immediate family . According to a statement from the corporation, “A Netflix account is for use by one household.” In the beginning of the year, Netflix stated that more … Read more
A new feature that is expected to transform WhatsApp will be introduced. WhatsApp users may now edit their sent messages to correct any mistakes, whether they were embarrassing typos or mistakenly pushing “send” before finishing your statement . But there’s a catch as the edit option will only be available for 15 minutes after the … Read more
New study found that the population numbers of over half of the animal species that live on Earth’s surface are now declining. The research, which was just released, is the most extensive of its sort to date and evaluates how population densities have changed over time for more than 70,000 animal species from all over … Read more
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Facebook parent firm Meta €1.2 billion for violations involving the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. It surpasses the previous record fine of €746 million, which was levied on Amazon in 2021, to become the highest EU privacy fine ever. As part of … Read more
The identification of plastic-eating fungi and bacteria in salt marshes near the Chinese coast by an international team of researchers opens up new opportunities for the management of global waste. Researchers from China and the UK collected samples of microorganisms in May 2021 from China’s Dafeng, a UNESCO-protected location close to the Yellow Sea shore. … Read more
Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There is a 66% chance that the annual average near-surface global temperature between 2023 and 2027 will be more … Read more
The US Department of Justice has announced that a YouTuber accused of intentionally crashing his plane to boost his views has decided to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation. According to a statement by the US attorney’s office, Trevor Jacob, 29, may spend up to 20 years in federal prison for deliberately destroying the … Read more