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A study by the University of California, Riverside, indicates that vaping can increase susceptibility to COVID-19 due to certain e-liquid components, but the risk can be lowered with the addition of benzoic acid. The research highlights the potential health benefits of quitting vaping or selecting e-liquids wisely to avoid enhanced infection risk, aiming to inform future regulations and public health guidelines.A study from UC Riverside advises e-cigarette users to exercise caution when vaping in the era of COVID-19.A…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When police pull back, crime accelerates. But policing alone is no cure-all. That's the takeaway from a new Denver-area study co-authored by researchers at CU Boulder and collaborators in Nebraska, Michigan, and South Carolina. The study found that, on average, property and violent crime reports increased 27.1% and…

Democracy is about to get some reinforcements in Helldivers 2, as developer Arrowhead has increased the game’s server cap to allow for up to 700,000 concurrent users. At the same time, the studio has cautioned players not to get too excited, as due to the popularity of the game, it's expecting to see a flood of players online this weekend."We have updated the max CCU cap to 700,000," Arrowhead CEO and game director Johan Pilestedt wrote in a series of posts on X/Twitter. "Unfortunately, we expect the CCU…

Global cloud computing company, Rackspace Technology, is looking to double its revenue growth in India in the next two years as more local firms adopt artificial intelligence and the demand for private cloud booms in Asia’s third-biggest economy.The Texas-based company will also look to establish a data centre in the country in the next year or two for its private cloud services, its chief executive said, adding to the data centres it operates and manages at 34 locations worldwide.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value…

Tesla has increased the price of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range in the US. It now pretty much costs the same as Model Y, if not cheaper in some cases. After launching the Model 3 refresh in Europe and Asia last summer, Tesla finally brought the new vehicle to North America last month. As of now, the automaker only produces a base Model 3 Rear-Wheel-Drive Standard Range and a Model 3 All-Wheel-Drive Long Range. The Performance has been removed since the design refresh. Today, Tesla increased…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attractive to potential long-term partners, and lower voice pitch in males makes the individual sound more formidable and prestigious among other men.…

In a project, there are several teams and tasks which need to be managed while keeping everyone on the same page. Now, we have transitioned into a work environment, where physical communication is not highly recommended and every step and meeting is being conducted through digital means. However, it is very easy for team members to be unaware of project goals and expectations. Therefore, if you are looking for an effective project management tool then we have found the Quire app which enables users to create an…

Scientists at Buck Institute found that the OXR1 gene is key to the beneficial effects of dietary restriction on brain health and lifespan. Their research shows that dietary restriction enhances a cellular mechanism in neurons, offering new targets for treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.com The mechanism provides potential therapeutic targets to slow aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases.Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it…

DoorDash customers in NYC will notice a new fee tacked onto their bill when they purchase food for delivery through the app. The company has started charging users $2 more for deliveries in NYC as a response to the city's new minimum wage law, a spokesperson has confirmed to Business Insider. It warned users back in December that the new minimum pay rate, which it called "ill-conceived" and "extreme," will have "significant consequences for everyone" who uses its platform and will "force to raise fees for orders." Other…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: January 08, 2024, 18:47 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)As per the latest update in FDTL, the crew members will have 48 hours of rest period, instead of 36 every week.In a move to enhance flight safety, and improve the work culture in the aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which works as a watchdog for the sector, has made some significant changes in the regulations of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew members.It has been…