Emerging

When Apple surprised investors this week with a rise in iPhone sales despite a slump in the global smartphone market, Chief Executive Tim Cook credited emerging markets like India where the company is luring away Android phone users.Cook is betting that those markets will provide more opportunities for growth, with their youthful populations and relatively few iPhones.Apple said iPhone sales rose 1.5 percent to $51.3 billion (roughly Rs. 4,19,100 crore) for its fiscal second quarter even as global smartphone shipments…

This graphic shows the evolution of the Universe, from the Big Bang to the present day. It indicates the growth of the Universe through cosmic expansion and the growth of galaxies and galaxy clusters. The Universe is almost 14 billion years old. Credit: ESO/M. KornmesserThe early universe, known as the Cosmic Dark Ages, was devoid of light sources, consisting of a hot soup of subatomic particles that formed ionized atoms. As it cooled, these atoms became neutral, allowing light to travel freely. This era transitioned to…

Researchers have discovered potential wide-ranging antiviral agents that can combat multiple RNA virus families, including those that may cause future pandemics. The study identified several promising antivirals, with the most effective being cyclic dinucleotide (CDN) STING agonists, which have also shown potential in cancer immunotherapy. One dose of a STING agonist named cAIMP was found to prevent and alleviate viral arthritis caused by the Chikungunya virus in a mouse model, highlighting its therapeutic potential.…

Ecommerce giant eBay has appointed Vidmay Naini as its general manager for global emerging markets.Based in Singapore, Naini will lead the firm’s business in Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. "I am delighted to step into this global role. There is a significant opportunity to scale up eBay's mission of empowering people and creating economic opportunity for all by expanding our efforts across these regions,” Naini said in a statement.“The digital economy is…

Introduction: The world of cryptocurrency is always buzzing with hype and excitement, as new projects emerge and soar to new heights in the market. But what really sets a successful crypto project apart from the rest? While hype can certainly help fuel initial interest, it takes much more than that to become a leading player in the market and sustain long-term growth. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the key factors that can make or break a crypto project’s success, and examine why Pikamoon is quickly…

Introduction: In the volatile crypto market, an 800% jump in the value of a token in just one week is no small feat. This is precisely what happened to Wojak recently; such an astronomical rise inevitably raises questions about the potential for other emerging cryptocurrencies.  As investors search for the next big thing in the crypto space, it’s crucial to examine the factors that contributed to Wojak’s growth and consider what lessons can be drawn for new projects like Pikamoon. In this article, we’ll delve into the…

Researchers are studying how the notion of social welfare is evolving in Europe and beyond. Credit: © Ridofranz, iStock.com Public perceptions of "social Europe" signal support for more EU integration, while new welfare regimes abroad highlight a worldwide trend. More than half of a century of economic and political integration in…

Have you ever had a nasty infection that just won't seem to go away? Or a runny nose that keeps coming back? You may have been dealing with a bacterium that is tolerant of, though not yet resistant to, antibiotics.Antibiotic resistance is a huge problem, contributing to nearly 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019. But antibiotic tolerance is a covert threat that researchers have only recently begun to explore.Antibiotic tolerance happens when a bacterium manages to survive for a long time after being exposed to an…

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and Yale University have sequenced and assembled the first high-quality nuclear genome of Babesia duncani, a pathogen responsible for a malaria-like disease called babesiosis. Published in Nature Microbiology, the study reveals that the parasite has evolved new classes of multigene families, allowing it to evade host immune responses. The research team identified potential inhibitors of the parasite’s development, such as pyrimethamine, which could lead to more…

Two decades after entering India, Apple is gearing up to launch its first set of retail stores in the populous South Asian nation, signaling the tech giant’s growing interest in the market. Apple said on Tuesday it plans to open Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18 and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20. The iPhone-maker’s first retail stores in India have been long-anticipated, but the limited market for high-end smartphones and laptops in the country has tempered Apple’s expansion efforts. Despite…