[ad_1] Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro and more on sale today Today’s official news starts with deals, and you know that today will be primarily an “Apple” Show, so what kind of host would I be if we didn’t start with Apple deals? The latest iPad …
Read More »What does the Pfizer vaccine mean for Asia? Five things to know
[ad_1] TOKYO – US drugmaker Pfizer lifted spirits around the world this week with the news that its vaccine candidate was found to be “more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19.” Scientists believe it could lead to a victory against the coronavirus, but they caution against premature optimism and want …
Read More »Dr. Celine Gounder of Indian origin is part of Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force, TN CM wishes you
[ad_1] In a tweet, Dr. Celine, of Tamil roots, said that she kept her caste name as “it is part of my history and identity, even if part of that history is painful.” Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and opposition party leader MK Stalin met on Tuesday to …
Read More »Harbinger of extraterrestrial life? Explaining cryovolcanic eruptions on Jupiter’s moon Europa
[ad_1] This artist’s conception of the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa, shows a supposed cryovolcanic eruption, in which the salty water from within the icy layer breaks into space. A new model of this process in Europe may also explain the feathers in other icy bodies. Credit: Judge Blaine Wainwright …
Read More »Patch Tuesday, November 2020 Issue: Krebs on Security
[ad_1] Adobe Y Microsoft each issued a batch of updates today to plug critical security holes in their software. Microsoft’s release includes fixes for 112 separate flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited to attack Windows users. Microsoft is also receiving criticism for changing its security warnings …
Read More »Aung San Suu Kyi wins big in Myanmar elections, but will she bring peace or restore her reputation abroad?
[ad_1] Last weekend, just hours after the US presidential election for Joe Biden was called, voters in Myanmar began lining up for a chance to decide whether the government of the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, I would return for a period of time. …
Read More »Myanmar Army-Backed Party Alleges ‘Contentious Events’ During Elections, South Asia News
[ad_1] Myanmar’s army-backed opposition said on Tuesday there were “many contentious events” during a parliamentary election two days ago that the ruling party says it overwhelmingly won, but did not offer immediate evidence of violations. Than Htay, leader of the Union, Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), said in a video …
Read More »Stadia Roundup: YouTube Premium Bundle, Destiny 2 Changes, New Website Features
[ad_1] It’s a big week for gaming and most of the news and attention is focused on the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. That’s not to say that other gaming platforms are in the background. In fact, Google’s Stadia is having a great week too, with promotions and …
Read More »Why Pfizer’s ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine won’t be in the local pharmacy anytime soon – World
[ad_1] Work to distribute the COVID-19 experimental vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE is being prepared after the companies announced successful interim data on Monday, but it will not reach local pharmacies to the general public anytime soon. The data, which sent US equities to record highs, showed …
Read More »Scientists just found a ‘mysteriously hidden gene within a gene’ in SARS-CoV-2
[ad_1] Researchers have discovered a mysterious gene in the genetic code of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, a segment virtually hidden from view in the virus genome and largely overlooked until now. The recently identified gene, called ORF3d – is an example of what is called an overlapping gene: a kind of …
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