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IBTimes India Tech Weekly Dose: NASA puncture-safe wheel, Tesla concept mobile, Samsung true bezel-less phone and more

International Business Times India (Technology) presents you the curated list of important developments in the world of technology that happened through the week (November 27- December 3, 2017).

Dec 3, 2017

The real lord of rings is here - This secret vaginal ring is supposed to prevent HIV!

Dr Annalene Nel who is leading clinical trials on the ring said, "...for women that cannot negotiate safe sex, that cannot negotiate condom use, that might be their only option."

Dec 3, 2017

Best way to regrow hair in the offing? Researchers develop biochemical agent that may cure hair fall, balding

South Korean researchers have found out potential agent to regrow hair, stop hair fall and cure for boldness.

Dec 2, 2017

Eating this much of cheese keeps heart disease and stroke at bay

The researchers also shed light on the fact that cheese depletes the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises the levels of good cholesterol.

Dec 2, 2017

From lowering male fertility to affecting sleep, here are 7 things to know about nomophobia

This problem is described using some newly coined words like nomophobia, which stands for "no-mobile-phone phobia" and smartphone zombie.

Dec 2, 2017

Guys! G-spot is overrated, focus on these two regions instead

Focusing on these two under-explored regions of the vagina instead of G-spot will give women more pleasure, sexpert reveals.

Dec 2, 2017

Looking for a 'perfect diet'? Study shows it depends on your DNA

The study's lead author, William Barrington said: "The goal was to find the optimal diet, but really what we're finding is that it depends very much on the genetics of the individual and there isn't one diet that is best for everyone."

Dec 2, 2017

First human being to live 1,000 years has already been born, says scientist who wants to end ageing for good

The first person to live 1,000 years has already been born, says an anti-ageing expert, who believes that an ageing-free era is only 20 years away.

Dec 2, 2017

Humans descended from sponge? New study says so

A team of scientists found out that the sponge-like creatures that lived 750 million years ago are our earliest ancestor.

Dec 2, 2017

What is a Supermoon?

Many gravitational forces influence the moon and amp;#39;s orbit. This can lead to an incredible natural penomena known as a supermoon. The moon will be at the closest point of its orbit to Earth in the first few days of December

Dec 1, 2017

What is a Supermoon?

Many gravitational forces influence the moon and amp;#39;s orbit. This can lead to an incredible natural penomena known as a supermoon. The moon will be at the closest point of its orbit to Earth in the first few days of December

Dec 1, 2017

Here are 5 common mistakes people make while wearing condoms

Condoms are said to be efficient 97 percent of the times but not using it properly can lead to various problems from unwanted pregnancy to spreading STDs.

Dec 1, 2017

Gadgets affect mental health: Too much screen time may increase suicidal tendency among teens

Thomas Joiner, who conducted the research with psychology Professor Jean Twenge of San Diego State University said: "All of those mental health issues are very serious. I think it's something parents should ponder."

Dec 1, 2017

Mysterious low-energy signals detected by Chinese satellite in search for dark matter

China's DAMPE satellite finds mysterious low-energy signals that could help scientists prove the existence of dark matter.

Dec 1, 2017

Sweet potatoes: A beauty food with health benefits

From being anti-cancerous to anti-ageing and a natural beauty remedy, here are some amazing benefits of sweet potatoes.

Dec 1, 2017