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Gene-editing technique voted scientific breakthrough of the year 2015
The method has stirred controversy, particularly after Chinese researchers earlier this year announced they had deliberately edited the DNA of nonviable human embryos from a fertility clinic.
Brazil court orders 48-hour nationwide ban on WhatsApp
The Brazil court said WhatsApp had been asked several times to cooperate in a criminal investigation, but had repeatedly failed to comply.
Apple shuts social analytics platform Topsy
Topsy specialised in analyzing Twitter data and providing insights into current sentiment on a variety of topics.
EU mulls age limit as high as 18 for social media use
There were various proposals on the age of consent by member states including 13, 15, 16 and 18.
Watch: Star Wars fan brings R2-D2 to life
R2D2 has always been a favourite among Star Wars fans.
See: NASA releases sharpest images of Pluto in colour
The pictures are part of a sequence taken near New Horizons’ closest approach to Pluto during its July 14 flyby.
Reddit for Android goes for private beta testing
The website also wants to increase its mobile internet activity following its 2014 acquisition of Alien Blue which is now used as its official app for iOS
There are 3 different Google doodles on BKS Iyengar's 97th birthday
Google doodler Kevin Laughlin created three different animated doodles to mark yoga guru BKS Iyengar’s 97th Birthday.
Netherlands bans e-cigarettes, water pipes for children under 18
E-cigarettes, which electrically vapourise a nicotine-infused solution, are defended by their proponents as a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes, but the government said its studies showed they were still harmful.
Three Expedition 45 NASA astronauts return Earth after 141 days in space
The crew touched down northeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan, marking the first crew landing to occur after sunset and only the sixth night-time Soyuz spacecraft return from the space station.
Scientists invent a machine that can 'learn' like a human
The system is a called a 'Bayesian Program Learning' (BPL) framework, where concepts are represented as simple computer programs.
Soon, a news site that accepts 'micropayments' to let you read specific content
Blendle, a Dutch-based service, helps users 'find the most interesting stories every day' by 'looking specifically at each reader's tastes, along with the tastes of their friends, and by employing editors that hand-pick the best stories from premium sour...
India's online shopping boom sparks global investor interest in Indian warehouses
With more Indian consumers shopping online, the country's $110 billion logistics and warehousing sector is stretched.
Mark Zuckerberg speaks out in support of Muslims, says Facebook will fight to protect their rights
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has proposed barring all Muslims from entering the United States.
Apple launches Smart Battery Case for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s at $99; extends battery life by up to 25 hours
In what seems to be a move to address prevalent battery woes of iPhone users, Apple has quietly introduced a battery case that is claimed to extend the iPhone's battery life by a day.
E-commerce market in India likely to reach $100 billion by 2020: Study
This boom will happen because the broadband would take over and digital network will spread into the rural areas.