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The Chemists’ War

By THEO EMERY from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/10/science/chemical-weapons-world-war-1-armistice.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Space Photos of the Week: The 6 Splendid Tails of Comet McNaught

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-comet-mcnaught
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Tiny structures' construction, drip by drip

Researchers explore methods of using carefully controlled droplets as a way to make soft, biomimetic structures. The trick comes in controlling the droplets, which form under competing influences like gravity and surface tension. A new study explains how a deeper understanding of these highly dynamic forces can be harnessed to cheaply and quickly fabricate objects that normally require a more expensive and time-consuming process. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108205334.htm
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Apple Announces Free Repairs for Some Faulty iPhone X and 13-Inch MacBook Pro Units

Apple is offering free screen replacements for the faulty iPhone X units, while it is offering free repairs for the MacBook Pros with data loss issues. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-announces-free-repairs-for-some-faulty-iphone-x-and-13-inch-macbook-pro-units-1945382
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Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Price in India Hiked; Mi TV 4C, 4A, and Mi Power Bank 2i Too Become Costlier

Xiaomi Redmi 6A price in India has been increased to Rs. 6,599 for the 16GB storage variant, while the Redmi 6 will now start at Rs. 8,499. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-6a-redmi-6-price-in-india-hiked-mi-tv-4c-4a-mi-power-bank-2i-1945366
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Pilot study suggests pedal desks could address health risks of sedentary workplace

A recent pilot study by kinesiologists found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to a test meal. Investigators found that insulin levels following the meal were lower when sedentary workers used a pedal desk compared to a standard desk. In addition, work skills were not decreased in the pedaling condition. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130511.htm
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Technique for preventing extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs

Scientists have developed a technique for preventing the extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs. The technique involves the wearing of a clear sticker on the finger. It can prevent unwanted extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs while maintaining the convenience of finger vein authentication without having to remove the sticker. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108105929.htm
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Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Update Rolling Out in India With Android Oreo, November Security Patch: Report

Samsung has reportedly released the latest software update for its mid-range Galaxy C7 Pro smartphone in India and other markets. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-c7-pro-software-update-android-oreo-november-2018-security-patch-1944519
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features four speakers with Dolby Atmos, a large battery and LTE support with voice calls. But at Rs. 29,990, does it offer better value than Apple's iPad? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-5-review-1944348
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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 to Get Android Pie-Based One UI in January

Samsung will kick off an open beta programme for the One UI in the US, Germany, and South Korea later this month,followed by other countries in Europe and Asia. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-note-9-android-pie-one-ui-update-january-2019-1944310
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Oppo RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo With In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, Waterdrop-Shaped Notch Launched: Price, Specifications

Both the devices also sport a similar 25-megapixel AI front camera, runs on ColorOS 5.2, and feature a 6.4-inch display with a 91.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-rx17-pro-neo-in-display-fingerprint-scanner-waterdrop-notch-launched-price-specifications-1944255
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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3-Inch, 15.6-Inch Models With 8th Gen Intel Core i3 Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi has introduced two new baseline Mi Notebook Air variant with Intel’s 8th generation Core i3 processors. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/xiaomi-mi-notebook-air-13-3-inch-15-6-inch-8th-gen-intel-core-i3-price-china-specifications-features-1944330
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Apple's Clips, GarageBand, iMovie, Pages, Keynote, Numbers Apps Get a Host of Improvements

Some of these updates bring features focused towards the new iPad Pro models that went on sale in the US and other launch countries this Wednesday. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/clips-garageband-imovie-pages-keynote-numbers-updates-macos-ios-features-install-1944465
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features four speakers with Dolby Atmos, a large battery and LTE support with voice calls. But at Rs. 29,990, does it offer better value than Apple's iPad? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-5-review-1944348
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NASA TV Coverage Set for Nov. 15 Cygnus Launch to International Space Station

NASA’s commercial partner Northrop Grumman is scheduled to launch its Antares rocket, carrying the Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, at 4:49 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 15. The launch, as well as briefings preceding and following the launch, will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-tv-coverage-set-for-nov-15-cygnus-launch-to-international-space-station
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Transforming carbon dioxide into industrial fuels

One day in the not-too-distant future, the gases coming from power plants and heavy industry, rather than spewing into the atmosphere, could be captured and chemically transformed from greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into industrial fuels or chemicals thanks to a new system that can use renewable electricity to reduce carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide -- a key commodity used in a number of industrial processes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130533.htm
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Transforming carbon dioxide into industrial fuels

One day in the not-too-distant future, the gases coming from power plants and heavy industry, rather than spewing into the atmosphere, could be captured and chemically transformed from greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into industrial fuels or chemicals thanks to a new system that can use renewable electricity to reduce carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide -- a key commodity used in a number of industrial processes. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130533.htm
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Powerful method probes small-molecule structures

Small molecules -- from naturally occurring metabolites and hormones to synthetic medicines and pesticides -- can have big effects on living things. But for scientists to understand how the molecules work and how to design beneficial ones, they need to know the precise arrangement of atoms and chemical bonds. Now researchers have found a faster, simpler and potentially more reliable way to solve the structures of small molecules. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130506.htm
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A two-atom quantum duet

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in shielding the quantum properties of single atoms on a surface. The scientists used the magnetism of single atoms, known as spin, as a basic building block for quantum information processing. The researchers could show that by packing two atoms closely together they could protect their fragile quantum properties much better than for just one atom. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181109150127.htm
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Graphene on the way to superconductivity

Scientists have found evidence that double layers of graphene have a property that may let them conduct current completely without resistance. They probed the band structure at BESSY II with extremely high resolution ARPES and could identify a flat area at a surprising location. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181109150124.htm
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Can stimulating the brain treat chronic pain?

For the first time, researchers have shown they could target one brain region with a weak alternating current of electricity, enhance the naturally occurring brain rhythms of that region, and significantly decrease symptoms associated with chronic lower back pain. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130546.htm
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Making wind farms more efficient

With energy demands rising, researchers have completed an algorithm -- or approach -- to design more efficient wind farms, helping to generate more revenue for builders and more renewable energy for their customers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181109122623.htm
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Most complete study on Europe's greatest Hadrosaur site published

The Basturs Poble site (Lleida) is the most important site in Europe when it comes to hadrosaur remains. It has yielded over 1000 fossils, probably pertaining to the same species. Palaeontologists have now published the most complete study of fossils recovered from the site and reveals the presence of many young individuals. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108105923.htm
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Do kitchen items shed antimicrobial nanoparticles after use?

Scientists describe how they simulated knife motion, washing and scratching on bacteria-fighting, nanosilver-infused cutting boards to see if consumer use affects nanoparticle release. The test should help regulatory bodies identify if any safety or health risks exist from silver nanoparticles in kitchenware now being sold overseas, and if so, find ways to deal with them before the items are approved for sale in the United States. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108142451.htm
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Flooding Along the Nueces River

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/flooding-along-the-nueces-river
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ReWa in South Carolina Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ReWa in South Carolina Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure Region 04 ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) - Reedy River Basin Sewer Tunnel in Greenville, S.C. Published November 09, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more
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Cocoa Beach, Fla. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

Cocoa Beach, Fla. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure Region 04 ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Minuteman Causeway Stormwater/Streetscape improvement project in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Published November 09, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more
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Peachtree City, Ga. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

Peachtree City, Ga. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure Region 04 ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Lake Peachtree Dam Spillway project in Peachtree City, Ga. Published November 09, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more
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Lincoln County Sanitation District in Kentucky Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

Lincoln County Sanitation District in Kentucky Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure Region 04 ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Junction City to Hustonville sewer project in Lincoln County, Ky. Published November 09, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more
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EPA and IDEM Cite Whiting Metals for Lead Air Pollution in Northwest Indiana

EPA and IDEM Cite Whiting Metals for Lead Air Pollution in Northwest Indiana Region 05 (CHICAGO) November 9, 2018—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) have issued notices of violation against Whiting Metals, LLC, for excessive lead emissions from the company’s facility in northwest Indiana. Published November 09, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more
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Amazon forests failing to keep up with climate change

New research has assessed the impact of global warming on thousands of tree species across the Amazon to discover the winners and losers from 30 years of climate change. The analysis found the effects of climate change are altering the rainforest's composition of tree species but not quickly enough to keep up with the changing environment. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108091317.htm
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Researchers generate plants with enhanced drought resistance without penalizing growth

Extreme drought is one of the effects of climate change that is already being perceived. A team has obtained plants with increased drought resistance by modifying the signaling of the plant steroid hormones, known as brassinosteroids. The study is among the first to find a strategy to increase plant hydric stress resistance without affecting overall plant growth. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108091312.htm
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