TikTok’s fate in the United States remains unclear as its China-based parent company faces a deadline in January to divest the platform or face a US ban. TikTok on Thursday…
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‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Wage hikes and temporary income tax cuts were positive factors for growth in Japan. Japan’s growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official…
How blockchain technology is transforming Indian agriculture in unexpected ways
India’s agricultural sector is grappling with several challenges that hinder efficiency and profitability for farmers. Traditional agricultural supply chains are complex and often inefficient, characterized by multiple intermediaries, inconsistent pricing,…
Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Over the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and…
Inca ceramics were key to ritual control
Inca ceramics were key to the Incas’ ritualistic control over their vast empire, which they managed through a combination of military strength and religious authority. A significant ritual that demonstrated…
Thermochemical technology shows promising path for heating indoor spaces
A laboratory-scale thermochemical materials reactor is filled with a strontium chloride cement composite. Credit: NETenergy Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according…
Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria
Soy protein β-conglycinin increases the production of short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria, which slows the progression of heart failure. Credit: Reiko Matsushita A research team from the Nagoya University…
Digital monitoring system can make concrete work more reliable, safer and economical
Credit: Life Of Pix from Pexels Concreting mistakes can be expensive. Concrete poured too quickly often leads to a lack of color uniformity, irregularities in the structure and uneven surfaces.…
How Decision-Making Improves with Age
Summary: Adolescents are known for making less optimal, noisy decisions, but a recent study reveals that these tendencies decrease with age and are linked to improvements in complex decision-making skills.…
How the aurora borealis captivated 18th-century minds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Since May this year, the aurora borealis (northern lights), has at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media…
