Swapping out liquid petroleum (LP) for biomass cooking fuel during pregnancy made little difference for infant growth or pneumonia rates, two analyses of a randomized controlled trial in low-resource settings revealed. The cooking fuel intervention successfully reduced exposure to household air pollution as measured by fine particles with an aerodynamic diameter of ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5)
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Reliance Jio, a leading telecom operator in India, is gearing up to launch its satellite-based gigabit fiber service called JioSpaceFiber. The company has reportedly submitted all the necessary documents and approvals to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). Once approved, Jio will become the pioneer in offering satellite communication services in the
Harvard University President Claudine Gay has announced her resignation in the wake of new allegations of plagiarism. Gay, who made history as the first Black person and the second woman to serve as Harvard’s president, held the position for just over six months, marking the shortest tenure in the university’s history. The controversy surrounding her
Shares of Moderna experienced a significant surge of more than 15% on Tuesday, following a favorable upgrade by Oppenheimer. The investment firm has upgraded Moderna’s stock to “outperform,” citing the company’s potential to introduce five new products to the market by 2026. Moderna had a challenging year in 2023, primarily due to the decline in
The global trade industry is facing persistent challenges in the Red Sea region, particularly due to the activities of Iranian-backed Houthi militants based in Yemen. Despite efforts to protect commercial vessels from attacks, the threat remains high, as evidenced by the recent decision of Danish shipping giant Maersk to pause transits in the Red Sea
The film industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the arrival of Covid lockdowns and the streaming revolution. One noticeable trend that has emerged is the extreme top-loading at the box office. In 2023, three films, namely Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, accounted for a staggering 17.8
The highly anticipated Poco X6 series is set to launch in India on January 11, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the new smartphones. Following the success of the Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro, the Poco X6 and Poco X6 Pro are expected to offer even more advanced features and improvements. With
In a thrilling match-up at the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Texas suffered a heartbreaking 37-31 loss to Washington. Despite a valiant effort, the Longhorns were unable to secure a victory in the final seconds of the game. The outcome left the team and fans in disbelief, as they had hoped for a storybook ending to their
The transition from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotics is a crucial step in the treatment of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections. However, a retrospective cohort study has revealed that fewer than half of hospitalized patients achieved this transition by day 7. This alarming finding raises concerns about the potential risks and burdens associated with prolonged
The year 2023 proved to be a remarkable one for the S&P 500, with a strong finish and a notable rally in the final two months. The market witnessed its fourth positive year in five, surging by 24.23%. This upward momentum was largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s dovish pivot, signaling potential interest rate cuts.