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Explained: Why Trump has signed a stopgap funding bill into law Had Trump not signed the bill into law late on Friday night, it would have led to a government shutdown. Updated: December 20, 2020 2:14:23 pm US President Donald Trump. On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed into law a stopgap funding bill that gives lawmakers two additional days over the weekend to sort out a few issues in the ongoing negotiations about the $900 billion pandemic aid package. The move is a part of a continuing resolution to extend federal funding deadlines. On December...

Explained: Here is how Apple’s reaction to labour challenges in India is different from China Apple has taken stringent action against one of its vendors, Wistron, in Karnataka. What happened at the Narasapura facility that led to this? Is the company's reaction different compared to China? Written by Aashish Aryan , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 24, 2020 7:17:53 am Like the other contract manufacturers of Apple, Wistron is also involved in production of its flagship iPhones. The factory in Narasapura is the a new unit ...

New research: To limit aerosol spread at dental clinics, slow down speed of drilling Researchers have measured and analysed aerosol generation during dental procedures and suggested changes to prevent contamination to improve safety for both patients and the dental practice workforce. December 18, 2020 1:26:18 pm The researchers tested aerosol generation on a dummy. (Source: Imperial College London) Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools often produce aerosols — which can contain the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. N...

Explained: What US FDA nod for genetically modified pigs means This will be the first time that the regulator has approved an animal biotechnology product for both food and biomedical purposes. Updated: December 19, 2020 12:45:50 pm This undated photo provided by Revivicor, Inc., a unit of United Therapeutics, shows a genetically modified pig. (Revivicor, Inc. via AP) This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs referred to as GalSafe pigs. These pigs may b...

Explained: What is the Great Conjunction of Saturn & Jupiter, also called the ‘Christmas Star’? Jupiter-Saturn great conjunction: On December 21, almost all the viewers across the world will be able to see the two gas giants very close to each other, while they will still be hundreds of millions of miles apart in space. Updated: December 23, 2020 7:54:19 am Saturn, top, and Jupiter, below, are seen after sunset from Shenandoah National Park, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Luray, Virginia, United Stated. (Credits: NASA/ Bill Ingalls) Jupiter-Saturn great con...