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Indian origin scientist develops world's lightest paint which also repels heat
- Indian-origin scientist develops heat-repelling, multicoloured and environmentally-friendly paint that is the world's lightest paint.
- Professor Debashis Chanda of the University of Central Florida's NanoScience Technology Centre has used butterfly inspiration to create the first mass-produced, environmentally friendly, and multicoloured substitute.
- The lightweight paint is so efficient that only three pounds of it can cover a Boeing 747, which typically requires over 1,000 pounds of conventional paint.
- The product is still in the laboratory stage, and more work needs to be done before it can be mass-produced.
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IIT Madras researchers develop portable device to detect milk adulteration
- IIT Madras researchers develop a portable device that can detect adulterants in milk within 30 seconds.
- The 3D paper-based device can detect substances like urea, detergents, soap, starch, hydrogen peroxide, and more.
- The device is currently at technology readiness level (TRL) 3, and the researchers have filed a patent for it, the portable device requires just a milliliter of milk for testing and can be used at home.
- According to FSSAI, 41% of milk produced in India was adulterated in 2019, highlighting the need for quick and easy detection techniques.
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Mark Zuckerberg & wife Priscilla Chan invest $250 million in Chicago's new biohub
- Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan invest $250 million in a new biotech hub in Chicago.
- The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago will collaborate with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to develop technologies for studying and measuring human biology.
- The initiative aims to embed miniaturized sensors into tissues to gain unprecedented understanding of how healthy and diseased tissues function.
- Biohub Chicago will employ 30 to 50 employees in an innovation hub in Chicago, which aims to become a leading biotech market with its top universities, central location, and large population.
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Is this the future of smartphones? 'Father of the Cell Phone' reveals jaw-dropping prediction
- Marty Cooper, considered the father of the cell phone, predicts that future generations will have devices embedded under the skin of their ears.
- These devices will not need to be charged, as the body itself will act as the perfect charger.
- Cooper acknowledges that he could never have imagined phones evolving into the powerful portable computers they are today.
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Kiss virtually! Chinese web-based kissing device creates buzz on social media
- The Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology in China has patented a "kissing device" that has caused a buzz among Chinese social media users.
- The device is marketed as a way for long-distance couples to share physical intimacy, as it can mimic a real kiss by replicating the pressure, movement, and temperature of a user's lips.
- Equipped with pressure sensors and actuators, the device can also transmit the sound the user makes.
- Users can use the device by downloading a mobile app and plugging it into their phone's charging port, and after pairing with their partner, they can transmit replicas of their kisses to each other during a video call.
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McKinsey to cut 2,000 jobs in one of its biggest layoffs: Reports
- McKinsey & Co is reportedly planning to cut around 2,000 jobs, primarily in its support staff, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News.
- The move is said to be part of the consulting giant's Project Magnolia, which aims to restructure the way its non-client-serving teams operate to better support and scale with the firm.
- The layoffs follow similar moves by other professional services firms, including KPMG, which recently announced plans to cut nearly 2% of its US workforce.
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RBI to launch QR code-based coin vending machines
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to launch QR code-based coin vending machines.
- The machines will make it easier for people to obtain small change.
- The QR code-based system will make transactions quicker and more convenient.
- The launch of these machines is part of the RBI's effort to promote digital transactions and reduce dependence on cash.
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Mastercard's NFT chief Satvik Sethi resigns, citing abuse & emotional suffering
- Satvik Sethi, Mastercard's product lead for NFTs, has resigned from the company due to harassment and emotional distress.
- In his tweets, he highlighted the company's inefficiencies, including issues with poorly managed processes and miscommunications.
- He also claimed that there were instances when he did not receive pay for several months unless he petitioned across the hierarchy.
- Sethi served a three-month notice before leaving the company, which he claims was an attempt to prevent him from quitting after informing HR about his problems.
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Interpol to probe crimes in Metaverse too: Report
- Interpol is exploring ways to investigate crimes in the Metaverse, a digital world parallel to the real world.
- Interpol has built its own virtual reality space for training and meetings, only accessible through secure servers.
- The agency is concerned about crimes such as sexual harassment in the digital world and faces challenges in defining and addressing such crimes.
- Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock highlights the agency's critical role in investigating Metaverse crimes in the future, as cybercrime often has an international dimension.
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Quick Job Rebound: Woman bags job with 50% hike just 3 days after getting fired
- A Twitter user with the username @2020LawGrad was fired on Tuesday but received a new job offer within three days.
- The new job offer included a significant pay increase of 50% compared to her previous job.
- The new job also came with added perks such as the option to work from home and more paid time off.
- "This is a reminder to always back yourself, never let the opinions of others make you question who you are or should be", she added in another tweet.
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Meet Sridhar Vembu, Tamil Nadu villager & founder of Zoho that made Rs 2,749 cr profit this year
- Sridhar Vembu is the founder of Zoho, a successful company with a profit of Rs 2,749 crore this year.
- Vembu hails from a small village in Tamil Nadu and is considered a self-made man.
- Zoho offers a wide range of business and productivity software, with a focus on affordability and accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Vembu is a prominent figure in the Indian business community, known for his entrepreneurial success and innovative approach to technology.
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Indian-origin Sikh engineer wins PM Rishi Sunak's award for low-cost invention
- Navjot Sawhney, a British Sikh engineer, won PM Rishi Sunak's Points of Light Award for his energy efficient manual washing machine.
- The machine is designed for low-income groups and can be operated in areas without electricity.
- Sawhney started the Washing Machine Project about four years ago, inspired by his volunteering work in India.
- PM Rishi Sunak praised Sawhney's "ingenuity and compassion" in creating the hand-cranked machine.
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French startup's new health tracker uses body's energy to never run out of battery
- A French startup claims to have created the first ever health tracker that can be worn and never requires a battery change.
- The Baracoda BHeart utilizes energy harvesting technology to recharge through motion, body heat, and ambient light, providing the user with a battery that never runs out.
- The smart device was introduced at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, winning the Innovation Award in sustainability.
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