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Shedding light on the science of auroral breakups

Scientists have quantitatively confirmed how energetic an auroral breakup can be. Using a combination of cutting-edge ground-based technology and new space-borne observations, they have demonstrated the essential role of an auroral breakup in ionizing the deep atmosphere. The research furthers our understanding of one of the most visually stunning natural phenomena. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208095617.htm

New phenomenon discovered that fixes a common problem in lasers: Wavelength splitting

Physicists have discovered how to fix a major problem that occurs in lasers made from a new type of material called quantum dots. The never-before-seen phenomenon will be important for an emerging field of photonics research, including one day making micro-chips that code information using light instead of electrons. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208094314.htm

How the brain responds to texture

New research by neuroscientists shows that as neurons process information about texture from the skin, they each respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high-dimensional representation of texture in the brain. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208124705.htm

Shedding light on the science of auroral breakups

Scientists have quantitatively confirmed how energetic an auroral breakup can be. Using a combination of cutting-edge ground-based technology and new space-borne observations, they have demonstrated the essential role of an auroral breakup in ionizing the deep atmosphere. The research furthers our understanding of one of the most visually stunning natural phenomena. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208095617.htm

Aboriginal Hunters’ Fires Help Restore an Australian Desert

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/science/australia-aboriginal-fires-martu.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Mary Jackson: A Life of Service and a Love of Science

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/mary-jackson-a-life-of-service-and-a-love-of-science

PUBG Mobile Turns One: A Look Back at a Year of PUBG Updates, Bans, Tournaments, and More

PUBG Mobile's anniversary is on February 9, here's what happened in the first of Tencent's battle royale game, PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/pubg-mobile-turns-one-a-look-back-at-a-year-of-pubg-updates-bans-tournaments-and-more-1990677

Islands Helped Penguins Evolve. Then Hungry Humans Showed Up.

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/science/penguins-islands-extinctions.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

PUBG Mobile Turns One: A Look Back at a Year of PUBG Updates, Bans, Tournaments, and More

PUBG Mobile's anniversary is on February 9, here's what happened in the first of Tencent's battle royale game, PUBG Mobile for Android and iOS. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/pubg-mobile-turns-one-a-look-back-at-a-year-of-pubg-updates-bans-tournaments-and-more-1990677

'Virtual pharmacology' advance tackles universe of unknown drugs

Scientists have developed the world's largest virtual pharmacology platform and shown it is capable of identifying extremely powerful new drugs. The platform, soon to contain over a billion virtual molecules never before synthesized and not found in nature, is poised to dramatically change early drug discovery and send waves through the pharmaceutical industry, the authors say. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206131929.htm

A better eyeshot of the makeup of ancient meteorites

A team of scientists has visualized meteorite components at resolution powers much higher than ever before. Their efforts resulted in a much better look at -- and enhanced understanding of -- substances inside carbonaceous chondrites, the organic-containing meteorites that land on Earth. These substances include hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and water, all of which are needed for life. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208085852.htm

Android Q Has Improved Privacy and Permissions Controls, Leaked Build Shows

The Developer Preview of Android Q is scheduled to release at the Google I/O in May. But thanks to an early AOSP build, we know what features to expect. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/android-q-has-improved-privacy-and-permissions-controls-leaked-build-shows-1990526

Vice President Attends NASA Day of Remembrance

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/vice-president-attends-nasa-day-of-remembrance

Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power vs Moto G7 Play: What's the Difference

The price of the Moto G7 family starts at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200) and the phones have been launched first in Brazil and Mexico. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/moto-g7-vs-moto-moto-g7-vs-moto-g7-plus-vs-moto-g7-power-vs-moto-g7-play-whats-the-differenceg7-plus-1990438

Microsoft Expands Availability of Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 to 20 More Markets

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Studio 2 devices to 20 more markets. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-expands-availability-of-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-to-20-more-markets-1990432

Will moving to the commercial cloud leave some data users behind?

A growing volume of information from satellites and other sources is leading many federal agencies to consider commercial cloud services to store and distribute the data. A policy forum article urges caution about the design of these commercial cloud partnerships and possible imposition of user fees. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207142246.htm

Scientists develop first fabric to automatically cool or insulate depending on conditions

Researchers have engineered a new fabric from synthetic yarn with a carbon nanotube coating that is activated by temperature and humidity, releasing heat in warm humid conditions and trapping heat when conditions are cool and dry. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207142242.htm

New measurements of exotic form of magnesium suggest surprising shape-shift

An international team led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has reproduced an exotic form of magnesium, known as magnesium-40, and gleaned new and surprising clues about its nuclear structure. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207125020.htm

Microsoft Backs US Facial Recognition Bill as Amazon Mulls Support

Two months after calling for laws to regulate facial-recognition software, Microsoft is lobbying on behalf of a first-of-its-kind bill in its home state of Washington. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-backs-us-facial-recognition-bill-as-amazon-mulls-support-1990410

EPA funded projects ensure safe drinking water and protect water quality throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

EPA funded projects ensure safe drinking water and protect water quality throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Region 10 EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure EPA funded projects ensure safe drinking water and protect water quality throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA seeking applications for work on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan

EPA seeking applications for work on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan Region 03 PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019) – The Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership has unanimously agreed to develop a collaborative Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) to address pollutants associated with the loss of trapping capacity in the reservoir behind the Conowingo Dam. Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Mid-Atlantic Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Mid-Atlantic Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure Region 03 PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019)—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in West Virginia Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in West Virginia Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure Region 03 PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019)—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Pacific Southwest Through Accelerated Investments in Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Pacific Southwest Through Accelerated Investments in Water Infrastructure Region 09 LOS ANGELES—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Florida Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Florida Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure Region 04 Washington—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Southeast Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Southeast Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure Region 04 Washington—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 8 Through Accelerated Investments America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 8 Through Accelerated Investments America’s Water Infrastructure Region 08 As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

Scientists develop first fabric to automatically cool or insulate depending on conditions

Researchers have engineered a new fabric from synthetic yarn with a carbon nanotube coating that is activated by temperature and humidity, releasing heat in warm humid conditions and trapping heat when conditions are cool and dry. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207142242.htm

Fish Appear to Recognize Themselves in the Mirror

The cleaner wrasse fish (Labroides dimidiatus), responds to its reflection and attempts to remove marks on its body during the mirror test -- a method considered the gold standard for determining self-awareness in animals. The finding suggests that fish might possess far higher cognitive powers than previously thought, and ignites a high-stakes debate over how we assess the intelligence of animals that are so unlike ourselves. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207142234.htm

Dell explores sale of cyber security company SecureWorks: Sources

Computer maker Dell Technologies Inc is exploring a sale of SecureWorks Corp from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/dell-explores-sale-of-cyber-security-company-secureworks-sources/67898096?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Apple Responds to Reports of Covert Screen Recording, Threatens Removal From App Store

Apple has cracked down on misbehaving apps asking them to either remove or disclose the code that enables these unethical practices, or face the eventuality of being de-listed from the App Store. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-responds-to-reports-of-covert-screen-recording-threatens-removal-from-app-store-1990399

Asus ZenBook 15 (UX533F) Review

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

FIFA 19 Sales Flat Thanks to FIFA 18, Says EA

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

NASA Administrator Hosts Media, Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA invites media to its headquarters in Washington Thursday, Feb. 14, to learn more about agency partnership opportunities with American companies to develop reusable systems that can land astronauts on the Moon. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-administrator-hosts-media-industry-forum-on-lunar-exploration-plans

Oppo K1 Review

Oppo K1 is the most affordable smartphone in India with an in-display fingerprint sensor. But is a good all-rounder too? Read our Oppo K1 review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oppo-k1-review-1989806

Asus ZenBook 15 (UX533F) Review

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

Thailand launches Huawei 5G test bed, even as US urges allies to bar Chinese gear

Thailand on Friday launched a Huawei Technologies 5G test bed, even as the United States urges its allies to bar the Chinese telecoms giant from building next-generation mobile networks. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/thailand-launches-huawei-5g-test-bed-even-as-us-urges-allies-to-bar-chinese-gear/67897174?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei open to European supervision: Executive in speech

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei wants cybersecurity to be viewed as a technical rather than ideological issue and is open to supervision by European governments to prove the point, a senior company executive is expected to say on Thursday evening. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-open-to-european-supervision-executive-in-speech/67894319?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei 'shocked, amused' by espionage accusations

Huawei's top executive in Europe brushed off Western critics and defended the company's track record against accusations that it could serve as front for Chinese spying. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-shocked-amused-by-espionage-accusations/67894295?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

iOS 12.1.4 Patches 2 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities That ‘Were Exploited in the Wild’: Google Project Zero

A Google security researcher revealed that hackers have been spotted attempting to exploit two iOS vulnerabilities. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/ios-12-1-4-patches-2-zero-day-vulnerabilities-that-were-exploited-in-the-wild-google-project-zero-1990331

Apple to Contribute to US Teen's Education for Spotting Group FaceTime Bug

The Group FaceTime bug, which had let users hear audio from people who had not yet answered a video call, was discovered by high school student Grant Thompson. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-to-contribute-to-us-teens-education-for-spotting-group-facetime-bug-1990232

WhatsApp Details Efforts It's Making for Getting Ready for General Elections in India

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

The Patient Had Bone Cancer. The Diagnosis Arrived 240 Million Years Too Late.

By ASHER ELBEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/science/cancer-ancient-animals.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Beaked Whales Are the Deepest Divers

By KAREN WEINTRAUB from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/science/beaked-whales-dive.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Moto G7 Play vs Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20: Price, Specifications Compared

Moto G7 Play price in the US is set at $199 (roughly Rs. 14,200), while the Redmi Note 7 is available with a starting price of CNY 999 (roughly Rs. 10,600) and the Samsung Galaxy M20 starts at Rs. 10,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/moto-g7-play-vs-redmi-note-7-vs-samsung-galaxy-m20-price-specifications-compared-1990377

Oppo K1 Review

Oppo K1 is the most affordable smartphone in India with an in-display fingerprint sensor. But is a good all-rounder too? Read our Oppo K1 review to find out. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oppo-k1-review-1989806

Moto Z4 Play Specifications Leak Tips 48-Megapixel Camera, In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

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

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ Photos Leaked; Galaxy S10e Moniker Tipped via Photos, Certification Site

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

WhatsApp Details Efforts It's Making for Getting Ready for General Elections in India

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

Google Pixel Phones Now Automatically Pause Updates When in Use, Allow Scheduled Restarts

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

A thousand new objects and phenomena in night sky

The Zwicky Transient Facility, based at the Palomar Observatory, has identified over a thousand new objects and phenomena in the night sky, including more than 1,100 new supernovae and 50 near-Earth asteroids. The alert system informs science teams of possible new objects or changes to known objects in the sky. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207131056.htm

A thousand new objects and phenomena in night sky

The Zwicky Transient Facility, based at the Palomar Observatory, has identified over a thousand new objects and phenomena in the night sky, including more than 1,100 new supernovae and 50 near-Earth asteroids. The alert system informs science teams of possible new objects or changes to known objects in the sky. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207131056.htm

Color-changing of light scattered from chiral molecules measures chirality

A new physical effect has been demonstrated after 40 years of pursuit by physicists around the world, which could lead to advancements in chemical manufacturing efficiency, miniaturization and quality control in personalized pharmaceuticals. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206115607.htm

Electron-gun simulations explain the mechanisms of high-energy cosmic rays

A new study provides a rudimentary model for simulating cosmic rays' collisions with planets by looking at the model of electrons detached from a negative ion using photons. Physicists have for the first time demonstrated that they can control the dynamics of negative ion detachment via photons, or photodetachment, on a moving surface. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190206115604.htm

The novel method Nested CRISPR enables efficient genome editing using long DNA fragments

Researchers used the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans to optimize a new technique, leading to the development of the method called Nested CRISPR. This cloning-free method involves the insertion of long DNA fragments in two steps. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207111253.htm

Finding chemicals inside a cell

How are chemicals distributed in a cell? Scientists have developed a combined mass spectrometry and biological imaging device that enables direct, label-free detection, and high-resolution mapping of chemicals inside a biological cell. The distribution and accumulation of the disinfectant proflavine around the cell organelles could be visualized directly, based on the mass signal from the molecule. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207111246.htm

Novel electrocatalyst outperforms platinum in alkaline hydrogen production

A novel ruthenium-based catalyst has shown markedly better performance than commercial platinum catalysts in alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production. The catalyst is a nanostructured composite material composed of carbon nanowires with ruthenium atoms bonded to nitrogen and carbon to form active sites within the carbon matrix. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190207075130.htm

EPA advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda through accelerated investments in America’s water infrastructure

EPA advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda through accelerated investments in America’s water infrastructure Region 08 As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump's Water Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in New York and New Jersey

EPA Advances President Trump's Water Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in New York and New Jersey Region 02 (New York, NY) — As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U. Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON  — As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrast Published February 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more