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The teeth bones recovered from Callao Caves of the Philippines island of Luzon display characteristics of early humans as well as modern humans. From left: Two premolars and three molars.Courtesy: Callao Cave Archaeology Project

Researchers discover two human teeth used as pendants in Turkey 8,500 years ago

Researchers have discovered two 8,500-year-old human teeth, which were used as pendants in a necklace or bracelet, at a prehistoric archaeological site in Turkey

Dec 14, 2019

Archaeology

Kenya: 12 killed in al-Shabab attack targeting Christians in Mandera

10 killed as Somali forces end hotel siege in Mogadishu

The Al-Shabab terror group, which has been trying to overthrow the government, claimed responsibility for the attack

Dec 11, 2019

177 companies pledge for climate actions

The 177 companies collectively represent over 5.8 million employees, spanning 36 sectors and with headquarters in 36 countries

Dec 11, 2019

Gmail now lets you add emails as attachments

Google has finally added the feature to send emails as attachments without needing to download them first with just "Forward as attachment" option in the three-dot menu

Dec 10, 2019

Most Americans use unreliable news sources like social media

A new report says that because of lack of time and competing demands, one-third of Americans rely on news platforms that are less reliable, mainly social media and peers

Dec 10, 2019

Fake news

Physical illness ups suicide risk in men, not women: Study

The findings point to new factors to examine in working to prevent this persistent public health issue

Dec 10, 2019

Last remaining tropical glaciers will melt away in 10 years

A new study says that the last remaining tropical glaciers between the Himalayas and the Andes will disappear in the next decade owing to climate change

Dec 10, 2019

China tells state offices to junk foreign hardware, software

China has summoned all the state officials no to use foreign hardware and software for the next three years

Dec 9, 2019

Even one drink a day may increase cancer risk

Researchers from Japan found that even lighjt consumption of alcohol can be a major factor for cancer

Dec 9, 2019

HackerOne pays $20K to user who hacked its own platform

The vulnerability was exposed by a user with the handle called "haxta4ok00" who has now been paid $20,000 by HackerOne

Dec 8, 2019

Brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study

Oral contraceptives are among the most popular forms of birth control and are also used to treat a host of conditions

Dec 8, 2019

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Benjamin Netanyahu calls for direct PM election amidst deadlock

Speaking during a conference here, Netanyahu said that Israel should hold "rapid elections for the direct election of the Prime Minister"

Dec 8, 2019

UK parties make final push before December 12 polls

The ruling Conservatives have also released some details about how their point-based immigration system would work

Dec 8, 2019

Photo taken on March 25, 2019 shows flame and smoke above buildings following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. The Israeli army expanded air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Monday night after targeting Hamas security facilities in Gaza City, a local radio

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to rockets' firing

Among the sites were a Hamas military camp with warehouses, offices and sentry positions in the compound

Dec 8, 2019

Israel never had a better friend in White House: Trump

The president reminded the audience how he had delivered on his promise and moved the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Dec 8, 2019

Thousands in UK sleep out to support homelessness

In London's Trafalgar Square, those camping out faced temperatures of about 10 degrees Celsius and heavy rain -- conditions which supporters said rough sleepers face every day

Dec 8, 2019

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US drops plan to face scan international travelers

Trump administration has set aside its proposed plan to introduce facial scans for all travelers entering or leaving the US, media reports said

Dec 8, 2019

Apple may launch iPhone without ports in 2021

Apple is planning to launch a "completely wireless" iPhone in 2021, suggesting that the iPhone maker is not switching to USB-C, but rather dropping the port entirely

Dec 7, 2019

Apple ios

WhatsApp now gets call waiting, but no call holding

WhatsApp has become the latest Voice over Internet Protocol services provider to support call waiting feature

Dec 7, 2019

'Junk DNA' affects risk of inherited cancer, says study

New study has found that a person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that do not code for proteins, previously dismissed as "junk DNA"

Dec 7, 2019

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