WhatsApp Desktop Vulnerability Exposes Users to Cyberattacks: CERT-In Issues Critical Alert

India’s top cybersecurity agency, CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), has issued a high-severity warning for users of the WhatsApp Desktop application. A newly discovered vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code and gain unauthorized access to user systems. The vulnerability affects specific versions of WhatsApp Desktop for both Windows and macOS, and…

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Scientists Create Synthetic Human Embryos Without Sperm or Eggs: What It Means for Medicine and Ethics

In one of the most astonishing breakthroughs in modern biology, scientists have successfully created synthetic human embryos using stem cells — without the need for sperm, eggs, or a traditional fertilization process. The findings, presented in 2023 at the annual meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, mark a turning point in developmental…

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Inside India’s VPN Crackdown: What New Policies Mean for Privacy and Digital Freedom

In recent years, India has taken a more assertive approach to regulating digital infrastructure — and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are now in the government’s crosshairs. A 2022 directive from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) requiring VPN providers to collect and store user data has sparked debate across tech circles, civil liberties groups,…

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Privacy, Platforms, and Power: How Tech Regulation Is Shaping Canadian Politics

In 2025, Canadian politics is no longer just about healthcare, climate, or the economy — it’s increasingly about technology, privacy, and platform power. With the rise of AI, expanding surveillance tools, and concerns over online safety, the country is in the middle of a digital reckoning that could reshape its political future. As parties prepare…

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Scientists May Have Found the Brain’s Signature of Consciousness

For centuries, philosophers and scientists have debated what consciousness is — and where it comes from. Now, a new study offers a potential breakthrough: researchers may have identified a unique “consciousness signature” in the brain that helps explain how awareness arises. Published in Nature, the study uses advanced brain imaging and machine learning to detect…

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Bracing for Tariffs: How U.S. Businesses Are Preparing for a Possible Trump 2.0 Trade Agenda

With Donald Trump signalling a return to aggressive protectionist trade policies — including a proposed 10% universal tariff on all imports — U.S. businesses are already bracing for impact. While the 2024 election is months away, the private sector isn’t waiting around to prepare for a possible Trump 2.0 presidency. From reshoring supply chains to…

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Trump tariffs and Russia-Ukraine war shaping global trade and political strategy

With former President Donald Trump signaling his intention to impose sweeping new tariffs if reelected, and the Russia-Ukraine war grinding into its third year, the global order is facing a major inflection point. The intersection of these two events could reshape everything from international supply chains to military alliances. This isn’t just about economics or…

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Healing in Zero Gravity: How Nanotech Could Protect Astronauts in Deep Space

Space is harsh — and for astronauts, it’s not just about surviving rocket launches or cosmic radiation. Microgravity causes bone loss, muscle atrophy, weakened immunity, and slower wound healing. As we prepare for deep-space missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, NASA and researchers are turning to an unlikely ally: nanotechnology. From tissue regeneration to…

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