Articles by Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Droplets Can Travel Further Than Previously Claimed, Humid Air Poses More Risk

The new study says smaller droplets are more infectious and can survive 50 times longer in 50 percent humidity

Aug 10, 2020

US Hails Taiwan's Democracy, Sends Strong Message to Beijing with Health Secretary's Rare Visit

It was the first time in four decades that a U.S. cabinet minister visited Taiwan since cutting diplomatic ties in 1979 following UN resolution in 1971

Aug 10, 2020

Covid-19: Over 100 Die Even After Taking Hydroxychloroquine in US But Debate Fails to Die Down, Why?

The highly politicized drug has created a divide in the U.S. but researchers still want to find out if the drug is effective in the early treatment of COVID-19

Aug 9, 2020

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Can Anti-China Sentiment Open up Golden Opportunity for Singapore's Manufacturing Sector?

With countries looking to reduce over-reliance on China due to Coronavirus pandemic and political tensions, Singapore is best positioned to be the next manufacturing hub

Aug 9, 2020

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Deepfake Video of Singapore Politicians Singing Japanese Meme Song Goes Viral on Social Media

A video producer created a deepfake version of Singapore politicians including PM Lee Hsien Loong lip-syncing to popular Japanese song Baka Mitai

Aug 8, 2020

Bubonic Plague: Death of Another Patient Forces Chinese Authorities to Issue Fresh Alert

In inner Mongolia region, two patients have died in three days due to bubonic plague, forcing authorities to seal off tourist spots and issue Level III alert

Aug 8, 2020

World's Largest Vaccine Manufacturer Wants to Cap Coronavirus Vaccine Price at $3

The Serum Institute of India which is the largest vaccine manufacturer by volume has entered into an agreement with GAVI and the Gates Foundation to supply the COVID-19 vaccine

Aug 8, 2020

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Rare Earths: China Still Holds Ace in Mining and Processing Though World Is Fighting Back

China has over 44 million metric tons of rare earth reserves and produces close to 80 percent of the world total to enjoy a monopoly

Aug 7, 2020

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Lim Guan Eng, Finance Minister in Mahathir Cabinet, Faces Corruption Charges in China-Linked Project

Lim Guan Eng was charged by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly taking bribe in China-linked Penang undersea project

Aug 7, 2020

China Asserts Greater Control in South China Sea with Surveillance System, Even in International Waters

Although China claims its Blue Ocean Information Network or the surveillance system is to monitor weather, environment and tsunami, it can be used for military purpose

Aug 6, 2020

What is Acute Flaccid Myelitis? CDC Warns of Life-Threatening Outbreak Among Children Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

The neurological AFM disease becomes an outbreak every two years and mostly affects children with symptoms of numbness of limbs and fever.

Aug 5, 2020

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Japan Moves Further Away from Pacifism, to Develop System to Strike Missiles in Enemy Territory

With increasing threats from North Korea and China, Japan has pushed for improving defense capabilities in the last few years.

Aug 5, 2020

Wuhan's First Coronavirus Case 'Doesn't Necessarily' Point to Its Origin, Insists WHO Further Deepening Mystery

Dr Michael Ryan, WHO's Executive Director, said an extensive retrospective study is required to understand where the animal-human barrier was breached

Aug 4, 2020

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Cat, Detained for Smuggling Drugs, Escapes High-Security Prison in Sri Lanka

The cat was found with two grams of heroin, two SIM cards and a memory hidden in a plastic wrap on its collar at the high-security Welikada prison

Aug 4, 2020

UN Says North Korea May Have Developed Nuclear Devices to Fit into Ballistic Missiles

The confidential UN report also suggested that North Korea has continued its nuclear program including the construction of a light water reactor.

Aug 4, 2020

Is Russia Behind 5G-Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories? Australia Minister Points Finger at 'Hostile Governments'

As 5G technology has been linked to the Coronavirus pandemic, many of the anti-5G articles have come from Russia-sponsored outlets

Aug 3, 2020

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Singapore to Issue Wearable Monitoring Device for All Incoming Travelers

All travelers including Singaporeans have to serve 14-day stay-home, and failure to do so will attract hefty fines

Aug 3, 2020

Elon Musk's Answer to Google's DeepMind? Neuralink Brain Chip Hears Sounds Previously Impossible to Humans

Among several other mindboggling features, the Neuralink neuroprosthetics could also help to regulate hormones, reduce anxiety, restore motor functions and overcome AI

Aug 2, 2020

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CDC Predicts Grim Future; 20,000 More Americans Could Die of Coronavirus in Next Three Weeks

CDC's prediction model shows the number of deaths by August 22 to be over 173,000 as daily new cases rise in many states across the US

Aug 2, 2020

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Is Animal to Human Coronavirus Transmission Possible? Scientists Studying Outbreaks in Mink Farms

Coronavirus outbreak in mink farms in Europe could be the first known instance of the virus transmitting from animal to humans and animals

Aug 2, 2020

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