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Earth's global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206115635.htm

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can automatically provide species-level identification of microscopic marine organisms. The next step is to incorporate the AI into a robotic system that will help advance our understanding of the world's oceans, both now and in our prehistoric past. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206104535.htm

Asking young girls to 'do science' leads them to show greater persistence in science activities than does asking them to 'be scientists,' finds a new psychology study. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206091354.htm

Investigators have paired artificial neural networks (ANN) with dynamic mechanical analysis to quickly formulate and provide analytics on theoretical graphene-enhanced advanced composites. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205115344.htm

Ceramics with networked nanosheets of graphene and white graphene would have the unique ability to alter their electrical properties when strained. The surprising ability could lead to new types of structural sensors. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205115341.htm

Marrow: This morning a crewmember collected Breath and Ambient air samples for the Marrow study. Marrow looks at the effect of microgravity on bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow. … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/02/05/iss-daily-summary-report-2-05-2019/

Discovering that your new designer handbag or gold watch is a fake is costly and annoying, and counterfeit medical devices or drugs could have even more serious consequences. But seemingly as soon as manufacturers develop a new method to ensure product authenticity, counterfeiters find a way to outsmart it. Now, researchers have created an 'unclonable' tag that can never be replicated, even by the manufacturer. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206104605.htm

Scientists from five European countries have joined forces to develop next-generation 'chemical noses' to remove industrial pollutants from the environment. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206104551.htm

Vaccines have saved millions of lives, but nobody likes getting a shot. That's why scientists are trying to develop oral vaccines for infectious diseases. But to be effective, the vaccine must survive digestion and reach immune cells within the intestinal wall. Now, researchers have developed oral vaccines powered by micromotors that target the mucus layer of the intestine. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206091345.htm

Analysis of soil samples show antibiotic-resistant genes have transferred into soil-microbe populations in one of Earth's most remote locations. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205115346.htm

Earth's global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/2018-fourth-warmest-year-in-continued-warming-trend-according-to-nasa-noaa

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EPA and Army Announce Public Hearing on Proposed New “Waters of the United States” Definition Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON  — Following President Trump’s directive to provide certainty to American farmers and landowners so that the economy can continue to expand while waters are protected, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are moving to th Published February 06, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

If you have a drone, you can use this trick to figure out the size of an object captured on camera. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-figure-out-drone-angular-field-of-view

In astrobiology, there is an increasing interest in whether life as we know it is a quirk of the particular evolutionary history of the Earth or, instead, if life might be governed by more general organizing principles. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205204102.htm

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In astrobiology, there is an increasing interest in whether life as we know it is a quirk of the particular evolutionary history of the Earth or, instead, if life might be governed by more general organizing principles. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205204102.htm

Sony has trademarked the “CinemaWide” display moniker for the Xperia XZ4 that has reportedly been spotted on TENAA too. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/sony-xperia-xz4-cinemawide-display-trademark-filing-alleged-tenaa-listing-1989441

Anker Nebula Capsule portable projector price in India comes at Rs. 31,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/anker-nebula-capsule-portable-projector-with-360-degree-surround-sound-launched-in-india-1989433

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) now starts at a price of Rs. 30,990, making it the lowest ever since it launched. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a9-2018-price-in-india-cut-again-now-starts-at-rs-30990-1989425

Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO) “President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to grow the economy, upgrade our Nation’s aging infrastructure, and protect the environment. Published February 05, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

Leonardo the lanky robot can sort of hover-walk on two legs—and that could land it on Mars one day. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/this-bird-like-robot-uses-thrusters-to-float-on-two-legs

New entries in the Need for Speed, Plants vs. Zombies, and Titanfall franchises are on the way. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/new-need-for-speed-plants-vs-zombies-and-titanfall-due-this-year-ea-1989391

Asus ZenBook 15 is a premium offering from Asus which features powerful hardware coupled with a sleek design. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/asus-zenbook-15-review-ux533f-price-in-india-1986283

Dataminers have uncovered the presence of Fortnite Valentine's Day challenges which are speculated to go live with the Fortnite 7.40 update. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-valentines-day-challenges-leaked-1989344

A $2 billion effort by China's Huawei to address security issues raised in a British government report last year will take between three and five years to produce results, according to a company letter to British lawmakers seen by Reuters. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-needs-3-5-years-to-resolve-british-security-fears-letter/67869533?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei, the world's biggest producer of telecommunications equipment, offers to launch a cyber security centre in Poland, Tonny Bao, the head of Huawei Polish unit said on Wednesday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-offers-to-launch-cyber-security-centre-in-poland/67868597?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

The Moto Z4 Play may come with a large 6.22-inch display, a Snapdragon 675 processor, a 6GB RAM, a 48-megapixel rear camera, and a 16-megapixel front sensor as well. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/moto-z4-play-specifications-leak-tips-48-megapixel-camera-in-display-fingerprint-scanner-1989389

As genetic genealogy gains momentum, one state considers barring police departments from using public DNA databases in criminal cases. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/maryland-considers-banning-genetic-genealogy-forensics

Asus ZenBook 15 is a premium offering from Asus which features powerful hardware coupled with a sleek design. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/asus-zenbook-15-review-ux533f-price-in-india-1986283

Dataminers have uncovered the presence of Fortnite Valentine's Day challenges which are speculated to go live with the Fortnite 7.40 update. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-valentines-day-challenges-leaked-1989344

Dataminers have uncovered the presence of Fortnite Valentine's Day challenges which are speculated to go live with the Fortnite 7.40 update. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-valentines-day-challenges-leaked-1989344

The confusion surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S10 cheaper variant has finally been put to rest, and the model will be called Samsung Galaxy S10e. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-galaxy-s10-photos-leaked-galaxy-s10e-moniker-tipped-via-photos-certification-site-1989338

Over the last three months, WhatsApp removed more than two million accounts per month that were noticed with a bulk or automated behaviour. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-details-efforts-its-making-for-getting-ready-for-general-elections-in-india-1989330

Over the last three months, WhatsApp removed more than two million accounts per month that were noticed with a bulk or automated behaviour. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-details-efforts-its-making-for-getting-ready-for-general-elections-in-india-1989330

The lawsuit was filed after a user found that her old charger suddenly stopped functioning properly with her iPhone. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-faces-class-action-lawsuit-alleging-it-forced-iphone-users-to-buy-new-chargers-1989315

Airtel on Wednesday said that it has further upgraded its 4G network in Punjab by deploying LTE 900 technology. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-introduces-4g-on-900-mhz-band-in-punjab/67866763?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

FIFA 19 for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch may be the biggest selling console game during the calendar year of 2018 for EA in Europe, but it still fell short of the company's estimates. What's more is, the reason for the shortfall is FIFA 18. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fifa-19-sales-flat-thanks-to-fifa-18-says-ea-1989300

The Division 2 beta download size is 46GB with minor variations between consoles. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/the-division-2-beta-download-size-revealed-1989275

Changes to the software update mechanism on Google's Pixel phones will make the process smoother and less disruptive to users. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-phones-now-automatically-pause-updates-when-in-use-allow-scheduled-restarts-1989234

Samsung Galaxy A90 concept renders show a pop-up selfie camera, New Infinity Display panel, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a90-concept-renders-show-a-pop-up-camera-new-infinity-display-and-in-display-fingerpr-1989211

A fresh report is out with revised renders of the Galaxy F or Galaxy Fold, and it is seen to sport thinner bezels, thin frame, and some screen changes as well. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-f-foldable-smartphone-concept-renders-1989179

Oppo K1 price in India is set at Rs. 16,990 for the sole 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-k1-price-in-india-rs-16990-launch-specifications-release-date-1989142

A patent granted to Samsung suggests that the company plans to add an optical zoom-enabled camera to the S Pen. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-may-add-an-optical-zoom-camera-to-the-s-pen-stylus-patent-hints-1989068

The most Samsung Galaxy S10+ will offer dual front cameras, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor, and a Snapdragon 855 processor. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-series-pre-orders-tipped-to-begin-on-february-21-video-leak-shows-phones-from-all-1989070

Lenovo had launched the first-generation Phab phablet back in September 2015. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lenovo-phone-with-5180mah-battery-4g-lte-support-surfaces-on-us-fcc-may-debut-as-phab-3-1989059

Apple, which is known for its long-serving top executives, did not give a reason for the departure. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-retail-chief-angela-ahrendts-to-depart-in-april-1989029

President’s proposal aligns with policies pursued by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/applause-some-raised-eyebrows-trump-s-pledge-end-aids-us-2030

Remote recording devices used to 'eavesdrop' on a reintroduced population of one of New Zealand's rarest birds have been heralded as a breakthrough for conservation. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205090544.htm

Children who have more conflict in relationships with their mothers during early years of elementary school may find it more difficult to find a sense of purpose in life as they reach adulthood, suggests new research. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205185158.htm

Nokia 8.1 6GB price in India is Rs. 29,999 and it is now available via Amazon.in, Nokia e-shop, and offline stores. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-8-1-6gb-ram-variant-now-available-in-india-price-specifications-1988820

A Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. In a pioneering surgery, titanium implants were placed in the two forearm bones (radius and ulnar), from which electrodes to nerves and muscle were extended to extract signals to control a robotic hand and to provide tactile sensations. This makes it the first clinically viable, dexterous and sentient prosthetic hand usable in real life. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205185204.htm

We rely on antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, but the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria forces doctors and patients to contend with shifting treatment plans. Furthermore, current laboratory tests to determine what bacteria is causing a particular infection takes days to complete and can be too late for the patient. Mechanical engineers recently developed a microchip antibiotic testing platform that takes only six to seven hours to determine the appropriate medication. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205134010.htm

A Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. In a pioneering surgery, titanium implants were placed in the two forearm bones (radius and ulnar), from which electrodes to nerves and muscle were extended to extract signals to control a robotic hand and to provide tactile sensations. This makes it the first clinically viable, dexterous and sentient prosthetic hand usable in real life. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205185204.htm

Jump Force, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Metro Exodus are also set to release this month alongside Anthem, Crackdown 3, Far Cry: New Dawn, and more. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/anthem-far-cry-new-dawn-jump-force-crackdown-3-dirt-rally-2-metro-exodus-games-february-2019-1987988

Apex Legends release date may be sooner than you think. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/titanfall-battle-royale-game-apex-legends-set-to-launch-today-1987958

Asus VivoBook 15 (X505Z) is possibly the only laptop in the market to offer such specifications at this price level. But is it worth buying? Read to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/asus-vivobook-15-budget-laptop-review-x505z-1986704

Researchers have turned parts of a 13,000-mile-long testbed of 'dark fiber', unused fiber-optic cable, owned by the DOE Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), into a highly sensitive seismic activity sensor that could potentially augment the performance of earthquake early warning systems currently being developed in the western United States. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205151006.htm

PUBG Mobile Update 0.11.0 Bonus Challenge lets players can convert Battle Coins (BC) to Unknown Cash (UC) and grant them access to new cosmetic gear like weapon skins and outfits. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-update-0-11-0-bonus-challenge-to-convert-bc-to-uc-report-1988074

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India revealed, Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications leak, Galaxy M10 mobile review, Xiaomi Redmi Go launched, and more news this week. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/samsung-m20-price-in-india-more-tech-news-redmi-note-7-pro-galaxy-m10-mobile-review-xiaomi-redmi-go-1987422

The Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 E, and Galaxy S10+ have received a US FCC certification, while the latter’s Exynos variant has been spotted on Geekbench. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-models-receive-us-fcc-certification-exynos-9820-powered-galaxy-s10-spotted-on-gee-1988151

Samsung Galaxy S9+ was launched in India at Rs. 64,900 for the 64GB storage variant, while its 128GB storage option was originally priced at Rs. 68,900 and 256GB storage model was launched at Rs. 72,900. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-price-in-india-cut-now-starts-at-rs-57900-1988143

Oppo has trademarked the name Find Z in Europe that might be the company’s next flagship. It may reportedly be powered by Snapdragon 855. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-find-z-trademark-application-tips-name-of-companys-next-flagship-1988079

PUBG Mobile Update 0.11.0 Bonus Challenge lets players can convert Battle Coins (BC) to Unknown Cash (UC) and grant them access to new cosmetic gear like weapon skins and outfits. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-update-0-11-0-bonus-challenge-to-convert-bc-to-uc-report-1988074

Lava has brought its "Z" and "Iris" series smartphones and "Champion" series feature phones to these markets, the company said in a statement. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lava-expands-operations-in-africa-entering-ghana-kenya-and-nigeria-1988064

An unannounced Oppo smartphone with the model number PBFM30 has been spotted on TENAA with dual rear cameras and a 4,100mAh battery. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-pbfm30-spotted-on-tenaa-with-dual-rear-cameras-4100mah-battery-1987982

Energizer Mobile will launch a foldable smartphone at MWC 2019, alongside phones with dual pop-up front cameras and one with an 18,000mAh battery. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/energizer-to-launch-26-phones-at-mwc-2019-foldable-phones-pop-up-camera-18000mah-battery-teased-1987974

Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to be the next flagship smartphone from the Japanese electronics giant, with an anticipated MWC 2019 unveiling. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/sony-xperia-xz4-mwc-2019-52-megapixel-triple-camera-setup-leak-1986250

Xiaomi Mi 9 appears to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and three camera sensors at the back, alongside an LED flash. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-9-allegedly-spotted-in-the-hands-of-a-xiaomi-executive-triple-rear-camera-in-display-fingerprint-1987967

Realme U1 has received a price cut in India, and the company has also announced the smartphone is now available via offline stores. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-u1-price-in-india-cut-offline-availability-rs-10999-starting-price-1987340

EPA awards five Pacific Northwest tribes nearly $500k for water quality and habitat restoration Region 10 Seattle, WA –  The U.S. Published February 05, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

The Milky Way's disk of stars becomes increasingly 'warped' and twisted far away from its center, according to astronomers who have built the first accurate 3D map of Earth's home galaxy. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190204114605.htm

The Milky Way's disk of stars becomes increasingly 'warped' and twisted far away from its center, according to astronomers who have built the first accurate 3D map of Earth's home galaxy. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190204114605.htm

How quickly the economy recovers after an economic shock also depends on the behavior of private households. Using a complex theoretical model, economists demonstrated that growing income uncertainty among private households can lead to an economic downturn. The model can also be used to identify the government's options for action and calculate their consequences for the economy. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190204114537.htm

3D-printed pregnant fish show that bigger fish face stronger drag forces from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/even-fish-it-can-be-drag-swim-while-pregnant

New fossils push back the roo’s distinctive gait by 10 million years from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/when-did-kangaroos-start-hop

Findings could help grub farmers using human food waste to produce larvae-based chicken feed from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/watch-maggot-fountain-devour-pizza-2-hours

Phosphate is a key element in many processes in the body and essential for global food production. Researchers have now developed a method to detect new enzymes from the environment that can release phosphate. This opens up new possibilities for the development and optimization of phytase-based processes for industrial application, biotechnology and environmentally friendly technologies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205115409.htm

Instead of throwing away your broken boots or cracked toys, why not let them fix themselves? Researchers have developed 3D-printed rubber materials that can do just that. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205144340.htm

Astronomers designed an astronomy workshop for students with hearing loss that can be easily used in classrooms, museums, fairs, and other public events. The workshop utilized a sound stage that allowed the CSDR students to 'feel' vibrations from rockets, stars, galaxies, supernovae, and even remnants of the Big Bang itself. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205134021.htm

A new article describes the use of the Magnetorotational Instability Experiment to confirm an important mechanism involved in star formation. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205161407.htm

Laser physicists have succeeded in reducing the acquisition time for data required for reliable characterization of multidimensional electron motions by a factor of 1000. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205144345.htm

Researchers have developed a simple method for detecting water contamination from ruminants directly at source, using a simple DNA test. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205090526.htm

Medical researchers have found that the CD4 surface protein, which is used by HIV and SIV as the receptor to enter immune cells, is highly variable among wild chimpanzees. Understanding how these viruses are transmitted within and between species may reveal clues for novel vaccine strategies in humans. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190204154029.htm

The ferroelectric polymer PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) has interesting properties and could be used to store information or energy. One of the main drawbacks of PVDF is that if you add extra functional groups to improve certain properties, this also interferes with its ferroelectricity. To solve this, scientists have created block copolymers from PVDF that leave its ferroelectricity intact, but allow them to tune its characteristics. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190205090516.htm

Nearly 200 researchers sign letter opposing project from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/airport-construction-threatens-unexplored-archaeological-sites-peru

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