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Bike share programs show infrequent helmet use, little disparity among neighborhoods

People riding free-floating bike share rentals in Seattle are wearing helmets infrequently, according to a new analysis. Only 20 percent of bike share riders wore helmets in the study, while more than 90 percent of cyclists wore helmets while riding their own bikes. Different research on the free-floating bike share systems showed that bikes were usually available in all Seattle neighborhoods across economic, racial and ethnic lines. However, more bikes were located in more-advantaged neighborhoods. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115121111.htm

Dissidents under authoritarian rule: Staying anonymous yet trustworthy

Minority and dissident communities face a perplexing challenge in countries with authoritarian governments. They need to remain anonymous to avoid persecution, but also must establish a trustworthy identity in their communications. An interdisciplinary group of researchers has designed an application to meet both of these requirements. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115121106.htm

Light up logic: Engineers perform computational logic with light

For the first time, researchers performed logic operations -- the basis of computation -- with a chemical device using electric fields and ultraviolet light. The device and the pioneering methods used open up research possibilities including low-power, high-performance computer chips. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115121117.htm

Light up logic: Engineers perform computational logic with light

For the first time, researchers performed logic operations -- the basis of computation -- with a chemical device using electric fields and ultraviolet light. The device and the pioneering methods used open up research possibilities including low-power, high-performance computer chips. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115121117.htm

Serious problems with forensic software

New research finds significant flaws in recently released forensic software designed to assess the age of individuals based on their skeletal remains. The researchers report that, on average, the software's age estimates are off by more than 14 years. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115111950.htm

How fasting can improve overall health

Researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscle, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved health and protection against aging-associated diseases. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115111928.htm

Animals may get used to drones

A new study shows that over time, bears get used to drones. Previous work indicated that animals behave fearfully or show a stress response near drone flights. Using heart monitors to gauge stress, however, researchers here found that bears habituated to drones over a 3 to 4-week period and remained habituated. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115111933.htm

3,000-year-old eastern North American quinoa discovered in Ontario

A mass of charred seeds found while clearing a home construction site in Brantford, Ontario, has been identified as ancient, domesticated goosefoot (C. berlandieri spp. jonesianum), a form of quinoa native to Eastern North America. The seeds date back to 900 B.C., and have never previously been found north of Kentucky this early in history. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115111930.htm

Experiments detect entropy production in mesoscopic quantum systems

One of the most important aims of contemporary scientific research is finding out what makes the production of entropy predominate. This aim explains the current interest in studying mesoscopic systems, which are not as small as individual atoms but nevertheless display well-defined quantum behavior. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115111912.htm

Why Master Photographer Ralph Gibson Went Digital After Decades

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Nokia to slash 350 jobs in Finland as part of cost cuts

"The planned changes are indispensable to secure Nokia's long-term competitiveness," head of the company's Finnish operations, Tommi Uitto, said in a statement. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nokia-to-slash-350-jobs-in-finland-as-part-of-cost-cuts/67543514?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Marine bacterium sheds light on control of toxic metals

An ocean-dwelling bacterium has provided fresh insights into how cells protect themselves from the toxic effects of metal ions such as iron and copper. Although essential to life, metal ions can also generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) -- highly reactive molecules that damage cells as they try to form bonds with other molecules. In humans, reactive oxygen species are linked to aging and also to diseases such as cancers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190114161131.htm

Discovery Season 2 Wants to Be Bold and New, While Holding Onto Star Trek’s Past

Star Trek: Discovery returns with its second season January 18 on Netflix in India and most parts of the world. Michael Burnham’s foster brother Spock is central to a new mystery. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/discovery-season-2-star-trek-review-episode-1-2-3-trailer-netflix-spock-1978171

Instagram Gets Optimised for iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR; YouTube Now Supports iPad Pro (2018) but With a Bug

The updated Instagram app with optimisation for the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR requires iOS 10 and later. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/instagram-gets-optimised-for-iphone-xs-max-iphone-xr-youtube-now-supports-ipad-pro-2018-but-with-a-b-1978150

iPhone Price Cuts on the Way, Suggests Analyst, Along With a Major Acquisition for Streaming Service

A Wedbush analyst claims that Apple is expected to announce significant price cuts for the iPhone XR in China in the coming months. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-price-cuts-on-the-way-suggests-analyst-along-with-a-major-acquisition-for-streaming-service-1978143

Swiss auction for 5G frequencies poised to kick off

Switzerland aims to launch an auction this month for frequencies needed to provide fifth-generation (5G) mobile services from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/swiss-auction-for-5g-frequencies-poised-to-kick-off/67542041?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 Now Receiving 'One UI' Android Pie Update in India and South Korea

Samsung announced its One UI skin backed by Android 9 Pie and brought its beta version for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 last November. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-galaxy-s9-plus-galaxy-note-9-now-receiving-one-ui-android-pie-update-in-india-and-1978065

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 Now Receiving 'One UI' Android Pie Update in India and South Korea

Samsung announced its One UI skin backed by Android 9 Pie and brought its beta version for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 last November. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-galaxy-s9-plus-galaxy-note-9-now-receiving-one-ui-android-pie-update-in-india-and-1978065

Honor 10 Lite Review

Honor 10 Lite which features a dewdrop notch and runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box but is it the new best phone under Rs. 15,000? Read our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/honor-10-lite-review-1977670

Honor 10 Lite Review

Honor 10 Lite which features a dewdrop notch and runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box but is it the new best phone under Rs. 15,000? Read our review. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/honor-10-lite-review-1977670

Huawei founder says company would not share user secrets

Meeting with foreign reporters at Huawei's headquarters, Ren Zhengfei sought Tuesday to allay Western concerns the company is a security risk. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-founder-says-company-would-not-share-user-secrets/67540276?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Qualcomm refused modems for 2018 iPhone models: Apple

Taking its legal battle with chip making giant Qualcomm to the next level, Apple has claimed it wanted to use Qualcomm modems in its 2018's iPhone models but the chip maker refused to sell them after being sued by the iPhone maker over its licensing practices. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/qualcomm-refused-modems-for-2018-iphone-models-apple/67539925?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Pixel 3 Lite XL Allegedly Visits Geekbench, Shows Snapdragon 710 SoC and 6GB RAM

A new smartphone alleged to be the Pixel 3 Lite XL has been spotted on Geekbench powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/pixel-3-lite-xl-allegedly-visits-geekbench-shows-snapdragon-710-soc-and-6gb-ram-1977992

Apple Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries Under $29 Replacement Programme in 2018, Up From an Average of 1-2 Million: Report

Apple kicked off its $29 battery replacement programme in late December 2017 to compensate the slowing down of old iPhone models. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-replaced-11-million-iphone-batteries-under-29-replacement-programme-in-2018-up-from-an-average-1977988

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Modems for 2018 iPhone Models

As per Apple COO Jeff Williams's testimony in court during the FTC trial against Qualcomm, the latter refused to sell its 4G LTE modems to Apple because of the companies' licensing dispute. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-claims-qualcomm-refused-to-sell-modems-for-2018-iphone-models-1977982

YouTube for iOS Now Lets You Swipe Through Videos, Making It Similar to Instagram Stories

YouTube is introducing a new horizontal swipe left gesture to allow users to quickly navigate through videos on its mobile app. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/youtube-for-ios-now-lets-you-swipe-through-videos-making-it-similar-to-instagram-stories-1977965

Airtel launches 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Bharti Airtel will be launching 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, becoming the first mobile operator to do so. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-to-launch-4g-services-in-andaman-and-nicobar-islands/67538177?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

North Korea’s Less-Known Military Threat: Biological Weapons

By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER and WILLIAM J. BROAD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/15/science/north-korea-biological-weapons.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Honor 10 Lite With Dual Rear Camera Setup, AI Scene Detection Tech Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor 10 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, while its 6GB RAM comes at Rs. 17,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-10-lite-with-dual-rear-camera-setup-ai-scene-detection-tech-launched-in-india-price-specificat-1977873

Vivo Y91 With Dual Rear Cameras, Dewdrop Notch Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo has launched the Y91 in India which comes with a Halo FullView display with dewdrop notch and dual rear cameras priced at Rs. 10,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-y91-with-dual-rear-cameras-dewdrop-notch-launched-in-india-price-specifications-1977858

Flipkart Republic Day Sale Starts January 20 to Counter Amazon's Great Indian Sale

The Republic Day Sale on Flipkart will go on until January 22, unlike Amazon's Great Indian Sale that will last until January 23. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/flipkart-republic-day-sale-starts-january-20-to-counter-amazons-great-indian-sale-1977816

Flipkart Republic Day Sale Starts January 20 to Counter Amazon's Great Indian Sale

The Republic Day Sale on Flipkart will go on until January 22, unlike Amazon's Great Indian Sale that will last until January 23. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/flipkart-republic-day-sale-starts-january-20-to-counter-amazons-great-indian-sale-1977816

Indian IT hoarding talent in US as skill shortage bites

Unemployment in the technology sector in the US dropped below 2% in 2018 and the September data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics show a massive gap in jobs and supply. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/indian-it-hoarding-talent-in-us-as-skill-shortage-bites/67535147?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Wipro says will consider bonus issue on Jan 18

In July 2018, cross-town rival Infosys had announced a one-for-one bonus issue to mark the 25 years of its listing in India. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/wipro-says-will-consider-bonus-issue-on-jan-18/67535134?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Factbox: Huawei's challenges in Europe mount after Polish arrests

China's Huawei Technologies, the leading global supplier of telecoms network equipment, faces questions over its access to European markets after the arrest of a sales executive in Poland on suspicion of spying. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/factbox-huaweis-challenges-in-europe-mount-after-polish-arrests/67535209?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Vodafone Idea plans salary hikes after a gap of one year

Timing is important because rivals Airtel and Jio rolled out their increments and bonuses last year, albeit muted, and are expected to do so again in a month, experts said. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vodafone-idea-plans-salary-hikes-after-a-gap-of-one-year/67534837?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Kingdom Hearts 3 Epilogue Can't Be Watched Without an Internet Connection

Kingdom Hearts 3 epilogue can only viewed if you have an Internet connection. Square Enix forces users to go online using underhanded tactics like this. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/kingdom-hearts-3-epilogue-cant-be-watched-without-an-internet-connection-1976510

Antarctica losing six times more ice mass annually now than 40 years ago

Antarctica experienced a sixfold increase in yearly ice mass loss between 1979 and 2017, according to a new study. Glaciologists additionally found that the accelerated melting caused global sea levels to rise more than half an inch during that time. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190114161150.htm

Virtual video visits may improve patient convenience without sacrificing quality of care

A team of researchers reports that virtual video visits, one form of telehealth visit used at the hospital, can successfully replace office visits for many patients without compromising the quality of care and communication. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190114130910.htm

Researchers catalog defects that give 2D materials amazing properties

A new theoretical framework predicts the kinds of holes that can form in two-dimensional materials like graphene. The work could help in the design of new filtration and desalination devices or new quantum computing and communications systems. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190114114211.htm

Rise of the Golden Jackal

By JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/14/science/golden-jackals-europe.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT