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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza, have left tens of thousands dead and sent shockwaves across Europe and the Middle East. But—brutal and tragic as they are—the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are regionally bounded, meaning that most of the rest of the world rolls along, largely unaffected. This will not be the case if armed conflict breaks out in east Asia.…

5G traffic has shown substantial growth across all telecom circles, with metro circles leading the charge and reaching a 20 per cent share in the overall mobile data traffic. 5G users in India are using approximately 3.6 times as much mobile data traffic compared to 4G since its launch in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a report showed on Wednesday.The average monthly data traffic per user also surged by 24 per cent year-on-year in 2023, reaching 24.1 gigabytes per user per month. The 5G…

Samsung plans to increase the use of Exynos processors in its Galaxy smartphones and tablets in 2024. The company is considering this move to keep costs down as chip prices increase globally. We might see MediaTek and Qualcomm chips in fewer Galaxy devices this year. Samsung plans to put its Exynos processors in more Galaxy devices Despite manufacturing Exynos processors in-house, Samsung uses chips from MediaTek and Qualcomm in a lot of Galaxy devices. Its foldables have always used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors,…

Application-oriented methods from current researchAbstractThis article explores methods to enhance the truthfulness of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) application outputs, focusing on mitigating issues like hallucinations and reliance on pre-trained knowledge. I identify the causes of untruthful results, evaluate methods for assessing truthfulness, and propose solutions to improve accuracy. The study emphasizes the importance of groundedness and completeness in RAG outputs, recommending fine-tuning Large Language…

A study from Spain reveals that Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure impacts the gut microbiome of children differently, with normal-weight children showing greater bacterial diversity compared to those who are overweight or obese. This research underscores the importance of understanding BPA’s role in childhood obesity and the potential for future health interventions.Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical, is extensively utilized in creating long-lasting plastic items such as glasses, water bottles, and epoxy resins. However, it…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A paper published in International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management aims to show that the network of frequent relationships established between agents in coworking environments, through weak ties, increases the generation of ideas. The paper is titled "Open Creativity: Increased Creativity Due to Network Relationships in Coworking Environments." …

Being overweight is linked to many health issues, including cancer. Studies have shown that obesity is associated with at least 13 types of cancer.And in some regions, such as North America, Europe and the Middle East, obesity contributes to up to 9% of all cancer cases. It might even become the top cause of cancer in UK women in the next 25 years. So losing weight is clearly an important health goal.However, a recent study produced an unexpected result. It found that weight loss was associated with a significantly…

PhonePe cofounder and CEO Sameer Nigam said Monday that the Walmart-owned payments platform expects to gain a proportionate share from any potential decline in beleaguered rival Paytm’s user base. Nigam’s comments come amid intensifying competition among major players in the payments space after theReserve Bank of India’s (RBI) regulatory action against Paytm Payments Bank.“If there is a loss, I think we will get a proportionate share. But if I say we won’t get any of them, then you will call me a hypocrite, and if I say…

A recent study finds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have a higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without OCD, highlighting the importance of improved prevention and intervention strategies.Experts call for enhanced monitoring, preventative measures, and early response tactics.A study from Sweden, recently published in The BMJ, suggests that individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might face a higher risk of mortality from natural as well as…

A study from the University of Southern Denmark involving 573,088 participants over 50 years old found that hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, with severe hearing loss individuals facing up to a 20% higher risk. However, using hearing aids can reduce this risk, suggesting a potential preventative measure against dementia.A recent study by the University of Southern Denmark has found a correlation between the loss of hearing and an increased risk of dementia.Individuals with hearing…