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In a cosmic ballet set to mesmerise skygazers, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, fondly dubbed the "Devil Comet," is poised for an extraordinary rendezvous with the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. While enthusiasts anticipate the prospect of witnessing this extraordinary alignment, uncertainty shrouds whether the comet will unveil itself to the naked eye amidst the daytime eclipse.The Journey of the "Devil Comet”Dubbed a "dirty snowball" by the late Harvard astronomer Fred Whipple, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 15, 2024, 13:50 ISTBengaluru Metro: Karnataka Cabinet Greenlights Phase-3, Promising Connectivity Boost by 2028.Karnataka's Cabinet approves Phase-3 of Bengaluru Metro, spanning 44.65 km. Construction set to begin with an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore.The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to begin construction of the infrastructure required for Phase-3 of the Metro Rail transport system in Bengaluru.Phase-3, which would cover a distance of 44.65 km, will be…

If you have a dog or cat, chances are you’ve given your pet a flavored chewable tablet for tick prevention at some point. What if you could take a similar pill to protect yourself from getting Lyme disease?Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing such a pill for humans—minus the tasty flavoring—that could provide protection against the tick-borne disease for several weeks at a time. In February, the Irvine, California–based biotech company announced results from a small, early-stage trial showing that 24 hours after taking…

An illustration of a brain cell in a person with Alzheimer’s disease, showing the accumulation and clumping of tau proteins (blue squiggles) in the cytoplasm of a brain cell. Protein clumps, also known as aggregates, are thought to lead to cell death and dementia. New research suggests that such clumps may not cause brain cell death directly, but rather throw the cell’s response to stress off balance so that it never gets switched off. Credit: National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of HealthResearch from UC…

Tesla RoadsterCourtesy: TeslaSix years ago, Elon Musk hyped a next-generation Roadster, the name of Tesla's debut car from 2008. A refreshed version was never produced, but Musk is once again promising a new Roadster is on the way."Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster," Musk wrote on X as part of a series of posts Tuesday night. "There will never be another car like this, if you could even call it a car.""I think it has a shot at being the most mind-blowing product demo of all time,"…

Cr | Istock | Getty ImagesShares of Viking Therapeutics soared more than 80% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company's experimental weight loss drug showed promising initial results in a mid-stage trial. Viking Therapeutics is one of several small obesity drugmakers hoping to enter the budding weight loss drug industry, which analysts say could grow into a $100 billion market by the end of the decade. But it may not join that space on its own: Analysts have suggested that larger pharmaceutical companies such as…

TCL 50 LE Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends TCL announced a slate of new phones at CES 2024 last month, but there wasn’t a lot of information about them. Thankfully, that’s just changed. Now that MWC 2024 is here, TCL has dropped a lot more details regarding its upcoming phones — including full specs, pricing, and availability. And you know what? They all look promising. TCL 50 XE NxtPaper 5G TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G Digital Trends TCL is bringing its NxtPaper technology to the smartphone, starting with the TCL 50 XE…

TLDR Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) has emerged as a leading investment option because of its 124% surge in its ongoing presale. Analysts predict that Uniswap (UNI) will rise to $8.114 in the coming weeks. The launch of new Internet Computer (ICP) hubs may see Internet Computer hit $15.11 soon. Despite recent gains recorded in the wider crypto market, Uniswap and Internet Computer are yet to recover from their losses from 2023. However, Rebel Satoshi has impressed the cryptocurrency community by increasing by…

The Honor X9b comes as the latest offering from the brand in the Indian smartphone market. It might take some time for you to get accustomed to its name, but its design and other key features are instantly captivating. The handset is touted to be the most durable and reliable smartphone across segments. The smartphone features an “ultra-bounce 360-degree anti-drop resistance and cutting-edge cushioning technology”, making it the first such device to receive a Five-Star Overall Drop Resistance certificate. The Honor X9b…

Phase 2 clinical trials using orally administered gold nanocrystals to treat multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease have produced promising results, restoring metabolites linked to crucial energy activity in the brain that are depleted in these neurodegenerative conditions.The brain depends on a continuous supply of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to fuel its resting and active-state functions. Essential to ATP production is the molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+).As glucose is broken…