Vivid portraits shine light on Tahiti’s ‘third gender’

Vivid portraits shine light on Tahiti’s ‘third gender’

Written by Matthew Ponsford, CNN CNN Style has launched a dedicated Beauty section. Read more Beauty stories here.   On the Polynesian island of Tahiti, there is said to be something akin to a sixth sense — one that belongs to neither men nor women. Instead, it is the sole domain of the “mahu,” a … Read more

Coronavirus: Do face masks work?

Coronavirus: Do face masks work?

As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, face masks are in high demand as people look for ways to protect themselves. But do they really protect most people from contracting the virus? Dr Shunmay Yeung from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine explains. Please note: This video was produced on 13 March 2020 … Read more

Meet the scientist trying to travel back in time

Meet the scientist trying to travel back in time

(CNN) — The past, it has been said, is a foreign country. And sometimes it’s another country we yearn to visit. We can’t, of course. Whereas actual travel is limited only by how much cash we can spare, visa requirements and flight cancellations, journeying to times gone by is limited by the cold, hard laws … Read more

Auto IQ weekly news update, including Ford, McDonald’s GM, LG Chem and Hyundai

Auto IQ weekly news update, including Ford, McDonald’s GM, LG Chem and Hyundai

This week on Automotive IQ, we’ve been taking a look at the car industry’s use of language and how it describes ADAS and autonomous technology. Heading for a fall? Find out here. We’ve also been looking into the new bearing technology that’s being developed for EVs to keep them quiet and reliable. Here’s a couple … Read more

Automotive Seating Innovation: What’s Next?

Automotive Seating Innovation: What’s Next?

In August last year, residents of Arlington, Virginia, were startled after spotting a Ford Transit ‘driving itself’ down the streets on a sunny day. More astonishing was the fact that, inside, there was a driver at the wheel, actually disguised as a car seat. Virginia Tech’s Andy Shaudt, who was heading a test examining how … Read more

Market IPOs: Jhunjhunwala, Ambani, Dhoni & much of D-Street awaiting these big-bang IPOs

Market IPOs: Jhunjhunwala, Ambani, Dhoni & much of D-Street awaiting these big-bang IPOs

After two long lethargic years, the domestic primary market is keenly awaiting some renowned firms to get listed. These companies have the who’s who of India Inc and Dalal Street associated with them: from India’s top industrialist Mukesh Ambani to Big Bull Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and cricketing biggie MS Dhoni. Market watchers say a frenzy is … Read more