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Walmart-owned fashion ecommerce company Myntra’s app was down for a few hours from Sunday night until mid-morning on Monday. Several users took to social media to note the development. Myntra responded saying it was upgrading its systems.— muskanvkk (@muskanvkk) “Please be informed that we’re currently upgrading our system. Request you to cooperate with us for some time. We appreciate your valued patience and understanding,” Myntra customer care posted in response to a user tweet. The app was back live at around 11 am on…

“Core design principles” for successful cooperation. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2023). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2218222120 Evolution goes beyond the genetic code and the transformation of physical form, from land-mammal to whale or dinosaur to bird. At the core of evolutionary science is a triad: variation,…

Stone obelisks stand tall in Aksum, Ethiopia. This city was once the capital of a kingdom spanning northeast Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Credit: Shutterstock / Artist Pre-colonial African history is alive with tales of civilizations rising and falling and of different cultures intermingling across the continent. We have now shed more light on some of these societies using the science of genetics.…

Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. These changes can be influenced by environmental factors such as diet, exposure to toxins, and stress, and can affect how genes are expressed, leading to differences in traits and behaviors among individuals with the same DNA.A recent study in mice has found that a history of obesity resulting from a high-fat diet can induce lasting changes in innate immunity that can promote inflammatory diseases. These…

Alan Baik is part of the team in Isha Jain’s lab at Gladstone Institutes that uncovered why high levels of oxygen can cause lasting problems in humans. Credit: Michael Short/Gladstone InstitutesScientists have discovered why elevated levels of oxygen can result in enduring health issues in humans.When it comes to oxygen, you can have too much of a good thing. Breathing air with oxygen levels higher than the standard 21 percent found in Earth’s atmosphere can lead to organ damage, seizures, and even death in both humans…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain John Sergeant, chief of emergency medical services at the Naperville Fire Department, was 12 years old when he first saw what a tornado could do. At the time, Sergeant had gone to help family members in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that killed 29 people and injured 350 others in Plainfield in 1990. …

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Whether they like it or not, companies are increasingly judged by their impact on society and the planet, as well as their performance for customers and shareholders. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), therefore, is rapidly becoming a make-or-break element of branding. That means socially conscious…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsStrong battery lifeRefined designAccurate OLED displayConsOutdated chipsetNo bundled chargerMono speakerOur VerdictHonor’s affordable mid-ranger is one of the most attractive phones in its class, with a flagship-esque look and feel. Its OLED display and epic battery life are also praiseworthy. Performance and camera output is merely ordinary, however, and the lack of a bundled charging brick feels like a bit of an oversight.  Never let it be said that former Huawei sub-brand Honor…

The major earthquake in Turkey and Syria last week killed tens of thousands of people and caused tens of billions of dollars in damage. It is also taking a toll on survivors’ mental health. Research has confirmed that natural hazards such as this magnitude 7.8 temblor lead to acute trauma and an increased risk for chronic conditions such as anxiety and depression in survivors. Ben Beaglehole is a psychiatrist and senior lecturer in the department of psychological medicine at the University of Otago, Christchurch, in New…

Putting a screen in front of a child is a tried and trusted way of keeping them entertained and quiet – and it works pretty well for adults, too – but as a constant calming technique, it may have its drawbacks, according to a new study.Researchers looked at the way digital devices were used to soothe upset children aged between 3 and 5 years old. The study involved 422 parents and the same number of children and was carried out between August 2018 and January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic upended schools and home…