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Composite materials made from agricultural waste could be used to produce sustainable, lightweight and low-cost applications in the automotive and marine industries. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206114720.htm

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Unlike a new round of tariffs, the detention of Meng appears to have driven home the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China in a visceral way for the Chinese establishment. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-arrest-tests-chinas-leaders-as-fear-and-anger-grip-elite/66999410?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Spider silk belongs to the toughest fibers in nature and has astounding properties. Scientists have now discovered new molecular details of self-assembly of a spider silk fiber protein. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112741.htm

The first unbiased survey of protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars in the Taurus star-forming region turned up a higher-than-expected number of disks with features suggesting nascent planets, according to a new study. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112717.htm

Bioplastics are often promoted as an environmentally and climate-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. However, a recent study suggests that shifting to plant-based plastics could have less positive effects than expected. Specifically, an increased consumption of bioplastics in the following years is likely to generate increased greenhouse gas emissions from cropland expansion on a global scale. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112714.htm

Researchers spent two years testing chemical compounds for their ability to inhibit the malaria parasite at an earlier stage in its lifecycle than most current drugs, revealing a new set of chemical starting points for the first drugs to prevent malaria instead of just treating the symptoms. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206141227.htm

Researchers have discovered information about a gene that sets primates -- great apes and humans -- apart from other mammals, through the study of a rare developmental brain disorder. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206120047.htm

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport InSight lander, which touched down on Mars just 10 days ago, has provided the first ever "sounds" of Martian winds on the Red Planet. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207164927.htm

New images from NASA's Mars InSight lander show its robotic arm is ready to do some lifting. With a reach of nearly 6 feet (2 meters), the arm will be used to pick up science instruments from the lander's deck, gently setting them on the Martian surface at Elysium Planitia, the lava plain where InSight touched down on Nov. 26. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207164728.htm

On Dec. 3, after traveling billions of kilometers from Earth, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft reached its target, Bennu, and kicked off a nearly two-year, up-close investigation of the asteroid. It will inspect nearly every square inch of this ancient clump of rubble left over from the formation of our solar system. Ultimately, the spacecraft will pick up a sample of pebbles and dust from Bennu's surface and deliver it to Earth in 2023. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207164535.htm

The kagome ferromagnet Fe3Sn2 exhibits an electronic state that couples unusually strongly to an applied magnetic field that can be rotated to point in any direction of a 3-dimensional space, revealing that magnetization drives -- in quantum scale -- a 'giant' energy shift within the material, an international team of researchers has found. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207154256.htm

Researchers have used nuclear resonance vibrational spectroscopy to probe the hydrogen bonds that modulate the chemical reactivity of enzymes, catalysts and biomimetic complexes. The technique could lead to the development of better catalysts for use in a wide range of fields. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207144408.htm

New research describes striking similarity of laboratory research findings with observations of the four-satellite Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission that studies magnetic reconnection in space. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207144405.htm

A new study finds that the growing practice of compiling massive, anonymized datasets about people's movement patterns is a double-edged sword: While it can provide deep insights into human behavior for research, it could also put people's private data at risk. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207144403.htm

Scientists have reported a successful free-space quantum key distribution (QKD) in daylight with the self-developed polarization encoding chip for the first time. QKD is one of the most promising secure communication technologies, which encodes information into a single-photon, the smallest measurable unit of light. By using the quantum mechanical properties of the single-photon, quantum cryptography guarantees secure information exchange between the distant parties. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207125154.htm

Nature is so complex that natural molecules used for i.e. cancer treatment still can't be produced by chemical synthesis. Today, major chemical and pharmaceutical companies harvest large amounts of rare plants and seeds in order to extract valuable substances. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207121419.htm

Spider silk belongs to the toughest fibers in nature and has astounding properties. Scientists have now discovered new molecular details of self-assembly of a spider silk fiber protein. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112741.htm

Physicists explore superconductivity for information processing. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112722.htm

The first unbiased survey of protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars in the Taurus star-forming region turned up a higher-than-expected number of disks with features suggesting nascent planets, according to a new study. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112717.htm

There is often a pronounced symmetry when you look at the lattice of crystals: the atoms are uniformly arranged. This behavior was also to be expected by a crystal, which physicists from Germany and Poland produced: a compound from an indium arsenide semiconductor, spiked with some iron. The material, however, did not adhere to perfect symmetry. The iron formed two-dimensional, lamellar-shaped structures in the crystal that lent the material a striking property: it became magnetic. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181207112712.htm

Experts conclude that rules on the books to increase fuel economy for passenger vehicles will do more good than harm, contradicting claims by the Trump administration as it seeks to roll back fuel economy standards. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206141220.htm

What can seashells, lightning and the coastline of Britain teach us about new drugs for cancer? The answer, according to a team of researchers, may revolve around fractals, the infinitely complex patterns found in nature. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206135655.htm

Engineers have fine-tuned a microfluidic process for producing uniform bubbles to make ordered foams with bubbles in two or three distinct sizes. The customizable, 'wet' foams are intended for applications that include chemical and biological studies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206135648.htm

The future of the US Interstate Highway System is threatened by a persistent and growing backlog of structural and operational deficiencies and by various looming challenges, such as the progress of automated vehicles, developments in electric vehicles, and vulnerabilities due to climate change. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206135645.htm

Materials scientists have, for the first time, visualized the 3D atomic and electron density structure of the most complex perovskite crystal structure system decoded to date. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206120000.htm

Model calculations by researchers show that if China fought smog more aggressively, it could massively increase solar power production. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206115940.htm

A Japanese official has cast doubt over reports that Japan plans to exclude Chinese telecoms equipment makers Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp.from government purchases due to security concerns. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/the-latest-official-says-japan-undecided-on-blocking-huawei/66996660?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

China's Huawei will spend $2 billion as part of efforts to address security issues raised in a British government report earlier this year, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/chinas-huawei-pledges-2-billion-to-allay-british-security-fears-sources/66996647?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

The lawyer for the chief financial officer of Chinese telecom giant Huawei says the fact that a person has extraordinary resources cannot be a factor that would exclude them from bail. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/the-latest-huawei-cfo-lawyer-makes-case-for-bail/66996571?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Fallout 76 customer e-mail addresses, credit card information, and home addresses leaked in Bethesda support system loophole. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fallout-76-customer-personal-information-leaked-by-bethesda-support-1958806

Fortnite Season Battle Pass skins, patch notes, and more for Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fornite-season-battle-pass-skins-season-7-1958704

HCL Technologies believes the $1.8-billion acquisition of seven IBM software products, five of them with existing intellectual property partnerships, will help the company break into the software products segment and deepen engagement with customers, CEO C VIjayakumar told Surabhi Agarwal . from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ibm-deal-give-hcl-a-50-billion-opportunity/66996885?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Xiaomi President Lin Bin has shared a photo on Weibo confirming that a new smartphone with a 48-megapixel rear camera is in the offing. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-phone-with-48-megapixel-camera-launching-in-january-president-confirms-1958854

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 have been listed on Asus Russia website, revealing their price and full specifications. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m2-price-zenfone-max-m2-specifications-launch-1958819

Snapdragon 855 with 5G modem was unveiled by Qualcomm earlier this week. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7-will-be-powered-by-snapdragon-855-oneplus-to-launch-uks-first-5g-phone-1958767

As per the leaked FCC listing, the Moto G7 is seen to sport model number Motorola XT1962. Moto G7 specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, 4GB of RAM, a 6-inch 19.5:9 IPS LCD panel, and a dual 16-megapixel+5-megapixel rear camera setup. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-g7-specifications-and-india-launch-details-leaked-1958762

Xiaomi Poco F1 is presently made available at reduced prices via Mi.com and Flipkart. The price cuts are applicable until Saturday. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-f1-clocks-700-000-unit-sales-in-3-months-available-at-reduces-prices-on-flipkart-mi-com-1958748

The new smartphone variants will be available at the same price as the existing models. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-note-9-alpine-white-galaxy-s9-polaris-blue-variants-launched-in-india-1958635

Fortnite Season Battle Pass skins, patch notes, and more for Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fornite-season-battle-pass-skins-season-7-1958704

As part of this new Pixel 3 referral program, Google is offering Rs. 7,000 instant discount to the referee, and a Rs. 2,000 gift voucher to the referrer. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-3-referral-program-launched-with-rs-7-000-instant-discount-and-other-benefits-1958696

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 price is expected to start at 280 Euros, while the more affordable ZenFone Max M2 is tipped to be 120 Euros cheaper. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m2-price-and-specifications-leak-zenfone-max-m2-spotted-alongside-1958283

PUBG beta update for Android and iOS patch notes, release date, Resident Evil 2 tie-up and more. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-beta-update-for-android-and-ios-out-now-adds-new-control-and-chat-options-1958216

With its minimalist design and decent internals, could the Meizu M6T be a game-changer for Meizu’s new innings in India? from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/meizu-m6t-first-impressions-1958606

Nokia 8.1 vs Nokia 7 Plus: Let’s check out what the similarities and differences are between the Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7 Plus. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/nokia-8-1-vs-nokia-7-plus-whats-new-and-different-in-the-nokia-8-1-1958614

Xiaomi phones like Poco F1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi 6A are being discounted on Flipkart, Amazon, and Mi.com until Saturday. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-poco-f1-redmi-note-5-pro-redmi-6a-mi-a2-sale-flipkart-amazon-mi-com-1958605

Yandex started in the 1990s as a search engine similar to Google but has since expanded into every corner of the Russian internet with apps that Russians use every day. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/russian-internet-giant-yandex-unveils-its-first-smartphone-1958516

Order jolts HIV/AIDS study at agency's Rocky Mountain Lab from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/trump-administration-has-quietly-barred-nih-scientists-acquiring-fetal-tissue

This week’s top Science news from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/top-stories-crispr-babies-fallout-research-funders-s-tax-havens-and-our-ancient

Cars help spread ragweed seeds far and wide from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/traffic-may-be-making-your-allergies-worse

Goofed up satellites confirm prediction that time runs slower closer to a massive body from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/after-botched-launch-orbiting-atomic-clocks-confirm-einsteins-theory-relativity

Rise in grant applications contributes to financial pressures from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/despite-growing-budget-us-cancer-institute-slashes-operating-budget-5

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With its minimalist design and decent internals, could the Meizu M6T be a game-changer for Meizu’s new innings in India? from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/meizu-m6t-first-impressions-1958606

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the story of Miles Morales and five other Spider-people who must work together to stop Kingpin. Into the Spider-Verse releases December 14. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-is-the-craziest-freshest-super-est-spider-man-movie-1958576

Fortnite Season Battle Pass skins, patch notes, and more for Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fornite-season-battle-pass-skins-season-7-1958704

Apple has released the latest software updates across its range of products, though watchOS update is missing. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-12-1-1-macos-mojave-10-14-2-updates-add-support-for-real-time-texts-and-more-1958679

PUBG beta update for Android and iOS patch notes, release date, Resident Evil 2 tie-up and more. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-beta-update-for-android-and-ios-out-now-adds-new-control-and-chat-options-1958216