SHANGHAI — Not too long ago, the aspirational dream of owning luxury goods in China was tantalizingly within reach for many. Whether a high-end handbag, belt, or watch, they were symbols of refinement and achievement — a tangible reward for the upwardly mobile that justified months of saving and sacrifice.But amid rapidly changing supply and…
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for their newsletter. Jocelyn knew only one way to live. Growing up next to the Manombo Special Reserve in southeast Madagascar, his family taught him from a young age to see the forest as a source of income. His…
Were it almost any other game from almost any other studio, Cyberpunk 2077’s disastrous launch would have condemned it to the sales bins of history. Big AAA releases dropping with some bugs is one thing; big AAA releases being taken off the PlayStation Store because they were so broken is something else entirely. Even then,…
Are you looking for ways to save on your taxes in India for the year 2023? If so, you’re in luck! Several investment options can help you save on your taxes while also growing your wealth. This blog will explore some of the best tax-saving investments in India for 2023. From conservative options like Public…
This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. In the Antarctic, the fur seal population is booming. Having rebounded from near eradication by hunters in the early 20th century, Antarctic fur seals are making their way to new frontiers. Their recovery…
ScienceThe DART spacecraft slammed into a harmless space rock to change its orbit—a tactic that could be used one day to stop a killer asteroid from hitting Earth.ByNadia DrakePublished September 26, 2022• 13 min readLaurel, MarylandNearly seven million miles from Earth, a spacecraft traveling more than 14,000 miles an hour smashed into a small, unsuspecting…
It takes guts to jump into a river to save a drowning woman, especially in the exact spot where somebody had drowned in a similar situation just a few weeks before. But Stellenbosch university alumnus, Brandon Visser, didn’t hesitate when on a training run near London Bridge, in the UK, after running 16km in preparation…
Home References (Image credit: Getty Images) Energy saving light bulbs were invented as a greener alternative to traditional bulbs, needing 90% less electricity to produce the same light, according to the Centre of Sustainable Energy. But how do they do it?As bright ideas go, it’s almost impossible to overstate the impact the humble light bulb…
| Updated: Friday, December 17, 2021, 18:16 [IST] Poco has emerged as one of the most popular brands in the country. It features upgrades specs and comes at an affordable price tag, making it a win for the Indian market. Plus, Poco offers smartphones in a wide price range. If you’re…
The Flipkart Big Saving Days December 2021 is offering the iPhone 12 at a 17 percent discount. Also, the iPhone 12 Mini model gets a whopping price cut deal here. Other phones like the Moto G60 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are also available at a huge discount. Plus, one can check out the Vivo…