What makes friendships tick in your 20s?

[ad_1] The mid-twenties are an especially interesting time for forging platonic relationships /relationships/it-s-complicated/maintain-and-build-friendships-twenties-111698294009291.html 111698294009291 story Malavika Venu sensed a dearth of friends in her life most acutely during her stay in Germany in 2019 for her masters degree. She was 24 then and didn’t know how to break into the pre-existing groups as an intern….

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How to choose active noise-cancelling earphones on a budget

[ad_1] From Oppo to Jabra, here’s a list of true wireless earbuds and over-the-ear headphones – with ANC – inside a budget of ₹10,000 /smart-living/innovation/anc-earphones-headphones-on-a-budget-listicle-111698302711692.html 111698302711692 story Picture this: You’ve recently upgraded to a 5G capable smartphone because you were long-due for an upgrade. You unbox the smartphone and realise that there is no 3.5mm…

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Scientists discover landscape ‘frozen in time’ under Antarctic ice

[ad_1] A city-sized frozen landscape, untouched for potentially 34 million years, has been discovered under the East Antarctic Ice Sheet /smart-living/environment/frozen-landscape-ancient-rivers-antarctic-ice-sheet-111698233948408.html 111698233948408 story Earlier this week, scientists discovered a vast hidden landscape of hills and valleys, shaped by ancient rivers, under the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. This landscape, which is bigger than Belgium, has been…

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5 ways to make mindfulness a part of your child’s day

[ad_1] To raise resilient children, parents need to empower their children to navigate emotions and take a mindful stop in times of stress /relationships/raising-parents/children-mindfulness-childhood-trauma-kids-therapy-parenting-tips-111698214455490.html 111698214455490 story Childhood is often seen as a carefree time, but kids can face stressful situations that affect their well-being. Young children can experience trauma and struggle to cope, leading to…

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Motorola imagines a smartphone that can become a smartwatch

[ad_1] The adaptive display concept from Motorola can be adjusted from a standard Android phone experience in a flat position to being wrapped around a user’s wrist /smart-living/innovation/lenovo-motorola-adaptive-poled-display-111698218112178.html 111698218112178 story At Lenovo Tech World ‘23, the company’s annual global innovation event held from 24-25 October, Motorola unveiled a flexible hardware concept that shows how the…

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Could we see space-based solar farms in the future?

[ad_1] Researchers in the UK say it could be possible to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space /smart-living/innovation/space-solar-farms-uk-researchers-esa-cube-sat-111698147434101.html 111698147434101 story Researchers in the UK say it could be possible to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space. Soon, this could pave the way for commercially viable…

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Why vulnerable strays don’t always need to be adopted

[ad_1] The changing nature of our cityscapes is affecting how we care for or bond with strays. Perhaps it is time to rethink how we care for them /relationships/pets/strays-india-adoption-pets-urban-animals-111698116892359.html 111698116892359 story In Mumbai, when the monsoons arrived with full force, there were frantic adoption appeals from animal lovers and rescuers from across the city. The…

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Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronaut in 1972 reveals moon’s age

[ad_1] The moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought – forming more than 4.46 billion years ago, within 110 million years after the solar system’s birth /smart-living/innovation/moon-age-apollo-17-mission-nasa-111698129599175.html 111698129599175 story During the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 – the last time people walked on the moon – US astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene…

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Explained: What is Gaganyaan, India’s first crewed space mission?

[ad_1] Isro recently completed a key crew escape system test for the Gaganyaan mission, which will demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capabilities /smart-living/innovation/explained-india-isro-first-human-space-mission-gaganyaan-111698062597224.html 111698062597224 story India moved a step closer to its first crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, on 21 October after completing a key test successfully.  The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched the Test Vehicle…

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Is the age of AI PCs upon us already?

[ad_1] Soon, you could be running generative artificial intelligence tools on computers without the help of the internet /smart-living/innovation/explained-ai-pcs-intel-generative-ai-111697800407928.html 111697800407928 story At Intel Innovation, the company’s annual event, last month, CEO Pat Gelsinger proclaimed: “We are ushering in a new age of AI PC.” Gelsinger was talking about the next generation of Intel processors, code-…

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Oppo Find N3 Flip review: A unique direction for foldable phones

[ad_1] The Oppo Find N3 Flip scores big with its stylish design, a cover display that is a lot more useful, larger battery and versatile camera system /smart-living/innovation/oppo-find-n3-flip-review-111697831189600.html 111697831189600 story It’s no surprise that Oppo chose evolution over revolution with the Oppo Find N3 Flip, given that its predecessor, the Find N2 Flip, launched just…

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Week in tech: World has crossed ‘tipping point’ on solar power

[ad_1] According to a new study, solar power is set to dominate global electricity markets within the next few decades /smart-living/innovation/week-in-tech-isro-apple-pencil-ai-solar-power-111697793783735.html 111697793783735 story Here’s a look at what made news in the world of science and technology this week. India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040 Ambitious goals have been set for…

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