Month: November 2021
‘Haters’ will appreciate Novak Djokovic after he retires, says Medvedev
World No 1 Novak Djokovic may not enjoy the same kind of adulation from fans as Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal but even the Serb’s “real haters” will come to appreciate his records and...
Examining real-world treatment patterns of psoriatic arthritis
Despite clear directives outlined in the updated guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation (ACR/NPF) in 2018, there is limited data regarding medication use in real-world clinical practice and patient medication...
EV maker Rivian prices IPO above range to raise over $11.9 bln
Amazon-backed electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian sold shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at $78 per share, above its target range, to raise more than $11.93 billion, the company said on Tuesday. The...
Nintendo recaptures console sales crown thanks in part to the OLED Switch
Sony’s PlayStation 5 recently became the first console to outsell Nintendo’s Switch handheld, snapping an impressive streak of 33 months as the hardware sales leader. The victory was short lived, however, as Nintendo managed...
Sikh Men Created a Lifeline Using Turbans to Rescue Hikers at a Canadian Park
When an emergency happens in the wilderness, quick thinking can often mean the difference between life and death. After accidentally sliding down the face of a steep rock wall, two wayward tourists who recently...
A new start after 60: ‘I was in a bleak hole of grief – then I found love, horse riding and confidence’
As a child, Khadija Mackenzie saw a horse only if she happened to pass the polo club. “It’s very urbanised in Singapore,” she says. “We don’t have much wildlife … I think every Singaporean...
Listening to favorite music improves brain plasticity, cognitive performance of Alzheimer’s patients
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) and Unity Health Toronto have demonstrated that repeated listening to personally meaningful music induces beneficial brain plasticity in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early...
Volkswagen plans farewell to legendary Santana model in China
Volkswagen plans to stop making Santana cars in China, bidding farewell after over three decades to its first Chinese-made model that became a symbol of the country’s rising middle class and helped fuel the...
Toshiba says it will split into three companies following shareholder pressure
For around 146 years, Toshiba has been one of the symbols of Japan’s high-tech industry, growing from a consumer electronics company into a giant that can also build power plants. After selling its memory...
Americans Are Almost Twice as Likely to Be Satisfied With Their Lives If They Give Back
90% of Americans in a new survey have contributed to a charity and feel better about themselves when they actively give back. In fact, those who do are almost twice as likely to say...