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Inside CERN’s Large Hadron Collider

By DENNIS OVERBYE, EVAN GROTHJAN and JONATHAN CORUM from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/science/inside-cerns-large-hadron-collider.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

It’s Intermission for the Large Hadron Collider

By DENNIS OVERBYE, JONATHAN CORUM, EVAN GROTHJAN, JON HUANG, YULIYA PARSHINA-KOTTAS, KARTHIK PATANJALI, GRAHAM ROBERTS and MARCE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/12/21/science/cern-large-hadron-collider-ar-ul.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Earthrise: 50 Years Since Apollo 8

By DENNIS OVERBYE, JONATHAN CORUM and JASON DRAKEFORD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/video/science/100000006271329/earthrise-50-years-since-apollo-8.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Apollo 8’s Earthrise: The Shot Seen Round the World

By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/21/science/earthrise-moon-apollo-nasa.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8's Launch Into History

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-apollo-8s-launch-into-history

See Peru's Pastoruri Glacier Melting via Drone-Mounted LEDs

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/peru-glacier-melting-photograph

Sony A8F 4K HDR OLED TV Review

Sony's high-end OLED TV can take on any kind of media you throw at it with great results. Here's our review of the Sony A8F TV. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/reviews/sony-a8f-kd-55a8f-55-inch-4k-hdr-oled-tv-review-price-in-india-1965656

Samsung Galaxy S10 Family Said to Include an 'Edge' Model, Pre-Installed Screen Protectors Reported

Samsung Galaxy S10 range is said to have the Galaxy S10 Edge, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy S10+ as the three models. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-family-said-to-include-an-edge-model-pre-installed-screen-protectors-reported-1966336

Unisoc doing trials in India with operators for NB-IoT chipsets: Unisoc India head

China-based fabless semiconductor company Unisoc, formerly known as Spreadtrum Communications is doing trials in India with operators for its NB-IoT chipsets, which the company is targeting to mass produce for India market by March 2019. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/unisoc-doing-trials-in-india-with-operators-for-nb-iot-chipsets-unisoc-india-head/67194230?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Airtel, Ericsson conduct LAA trial, record download speeds of over 500Mbps

Sunil Mittal-driven Bharti Airtel and Swedish telecom gear maker India’s first trial of Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) technology over a live LTE network, the companies said on Friday. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-ericsson-conduct-laa-trial-record-download-speeds-of-over-500mbps/67191174?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

EPA Awards $541,000 to Massport to Replace Diesel Equipment at Boston Logan Airport

EPA Awards $541,000 to Massport to Replace Diesel Equipment at Boston Logan Airport Region 01 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $541,817 grant to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to replace diesel powered ground equipment working at Boston Logan Airport. Published December 20, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more

Microsoft 'Intelligent Cloud Hub' to build AI-ready workforce in India

Microsoft on Thursday announced a three-year "Intelligent Cloud Hub" collaborative programme in India to empower institutes to skill students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud technologies. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/microsoft-intelligent-cloud-hub-to-build-ai-ready-workforce-in-india/67187488?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Infosys appoints Bharti Airtel's Nilanjan Roy as CFO

Nilanjan Roy, who was the global chief financial officer with telecom company Bharti Airtel Ltd, will join the Bengaluru-headquartered Infosys on March 1, 2019. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/infosys-appoints-bharti-airtels-nilanjan-roy-as-cfo/67187399?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Galaxy S10 Could Answer Google Pixel's 'Night Sight' Feature With 'Bright Night' Mode

Bright Night mode on the Samsung Galaxy S10 is likely to enable users to "take bright pictures even in very dark conditions". from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-could-answer-google-pixels-night-sight-feature-with-bright-night-mode-1966090

Samsung Galaxy J6 aka Galaxy On6 Receiving Auto Brightness Feature, Dual VoLTE Support via OTA Update

Samsung is rolling out an update to the Galaxy J6 with auto brightness and dual VoLTE features along with December security patch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-j6-aka-galaxy-on6-receiving-auto-brightness-feature-dual-volte-support-via-ota-update-1966078

Honor V20 aka View 20 to Feature 960fps Video Recording and Advanced GPS, Official Posters Reveal

New posters on Wiebo have confirmed that the Honor View 20 is going to be capable of recording video at 960 fps and feature advanced GPS. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-v20-aka-view-20-to-feature-960fps-video-recording-and-advanced-gps-official-posters-reveal-1966065

OnePlus 6T Starts Receiving OxygenOS 9.0.10, Gets Its First Open Beta; Rated Higher Than OnePlus 6 by DxOMark

OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS 9.0.10 update for OnePlus 6T users, and has also rolled out its first open beta update bringing several new features. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-starts-receiving-oxygenos-9-0-10-gets-its-first-open-beta-rated-higher-than-oneplus-by-dx-1966000

PUBG Mobile Vikendi Map Is PUBG at Its Best

PUBG Mobile Vikendi snow map is now live and we checked it out on Android 8.1-running Asus Zenfone Max M2. Here's what you need to know about PUBG Vikendi snow up. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pubg-vikendi-map-android-working-release-date-mobile-india-review-1965935

Nokia 8 Starts Receiving Stable Android 9.0 Pie Update, Rollout to Be in Phases

HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas announced on Twitter that the phased rollout of the Android 9.0 Pie update for the Nokia 8 starts today. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-8-starts-receiving-stable-android-9-0-pie-update-rollout-to-be-in-phases-1965222

The Most Popular Phones of 2018

Most popular phones of 2018 — not the best, not the most value for money, but the phones that you searched for the most. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/most-popular-phones-of-2018-1965152

Innelo 1 Review

Innelo 1 is the first phone under iVoomi's "premium" sub-brand. But does it do enough to compete with offerings from Asus and Xiaomi? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/innelo-1-review-1957775

Novel imaging technique brings diagnostic potential into operating room

Researchers have successfully visualized the tumor microenvironment of human breast tissue shortly after it was surgically removed from a patient in the operating room. The researchers achieved this using a new portable optical imaging system. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181220130212.htm

Researchers develop method to non-destructively measure the salt content of concrete structures

Using a compact neutron source, researchers have non-destructively measured the salt content of structures such as bridges, tunnels, and elevated roadways, which can suffer from degradation due to exposure to salt from seawater and other sources. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181220104614.htm

Apple Changes How It Reports US National Security Requests

In its first-half 2018 transparency report on government data requests to its website, Apple separated out National Security Letters and requests under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/apple-changes-how-it-reports-us-national-security-requests-1965996

PUBG Mobile Vikendi Map Is PUBG at Its Best

PUBG Mobile Vikendi snow map is now live and we checked it out on Android 8.1-running Asus Zenfone Max M2. Here's what you need to know about PUBG Vikendi snow up. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pubg-vikendi-map-android-working-release-date-mobile-india-review-1965935

Google My Business App Redesigned, Brings New Features for Small and Medium Businesses

Google said new features such as the new post button, a customer tab, and the bottom navigation bar, allow businesses to follow and message customers directly. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-my-business-app-redesigned-brings-new-features-for-small-and-medium-businesses-1965036

India unlikely to ban Huawei’s 5G equipment

Telecom equipment providers such as Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia source parts from China but both say they have tight controls and security protocols in place. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india-unlikely-to-ban-huaweis-5g-equipment/67187064?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

EPA Provides $47.7 Million Loan to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

EPA Provides $47.7 Million Loan to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for Water Infrastructure Upgrades Headquarters, Water (OW) ST. LOUIS  — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $47.7 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Metropolitan St. Published December 20, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Announces $40 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines

EPA Announces $40 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines Headquarters, Air and Radiation (OAR) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Published December 20, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more

Age is more than just a number: Machine learning may predict if you're in for a healthy old age

Researchers analyzed skin cells from the very young to the very old and looked for molecular signatures that can be predictive of age. By applying machine-learning algorithms to these biomarkers, they were able to predict a person's actual age with less than eight years error, on average. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181220104715.htm

Study on low noise, high-performance transistors may bring innovations in electronics

A research study has demonstrated micro/nano-scale transistors made of two-dimensional atomic thin materials that show high performance and low noise. The devices are less than one-hundredth of the diameter of a single human hair and could be key to innovating electronics and precision sensing. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181219124313.htm