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One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/01/science/twins-dna-crime-paternity.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/28/2019

Bio-Monitor: A crew conference was held between the Bio-Monitor Team and David Saint-Jacques to discuss his experience on the 48-hour recording session with the Bio-Monitor Instrument. Although the ISS is equipped with health and life sciences research tools, the existing instrumentation for continuous and simultaneous recording of several physiological parameters is lacking. To tackle this … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/02/28/iss-daily-summary-report-2-28-2019/
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Mae Jemison, First African American Woman in Space

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/mae-jemison-first-african-american-woman-in-space
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WhatsApp 'Advanced Search' Feature Coming Soon to iPhone Users on Beta: Report

The 'Advanced Search' feature will allow WhatsApp users to search multiple types of message. Users will be able to search between photos, GIFs, videos, documents, links and even audio. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-advanced-search-feature-ios-beta-app-coming-soon-2001368
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Redmi 7 Spotted on Thailand, Indonesia Certification Sites, Global Launch Appears Imminent

The Redmi 7 phone has been spotted once again, this time being certified in Thailand and Indonesia, hinting at an imminent global release. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-7-spotted-ntbc-tkdn-thailand-indonesia-certication-global-launch-imminent-2001360
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OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Start Receiving OxygenOS 9.0.4 Update With Google Duo Integration

OxygenOS 9.0.4 update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones includes January Android security patch, improved stability for OTA upgrades. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-5-5t-oxygenos-9-0-4-update-google-duo-january-android-security-patch-2001330
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Apple to Celebrate International Women's Day 2019 With Girls Who Code Partnership, and More

Apple will be partnering with Girls Who Code apart from holding special Today at Apple sessions at Apple Stores across the world to celebrate International Women's Day 2019. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-international-womens-day-2019-celebrations-app-store-2001245
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Europe is better off policing than banning Huawei

Excluding Huawei would also be costlier for European telcos. Unlike their American rivals, European companies would have to rebuild the parts of their networks that already include the Chinese company's equipment. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/europe-is-better-off-policing-than-banning-huawei/68218827?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Realme U1: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 7 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999, while the Samsung Galaxy M20 starts at Rs. 10,990 and Realme U1 comes with an initial price of Rs. 10,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/redmi-note-7-samsung-galaxy-m20-realme-u1-price-in-india-specifications-comparison-2000800
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Huawei invites US media to see for itself on spy claims

Huawei has responded in recent weeks by coming out in public to state its case with a directness unusual for a major Chinese company. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-invites-us-media-to-see-for-itself-on-spy-claims/68217516?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 8 Get Bixby Button Remapping Support

The updated Bixby app allows Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ owners to remap the dedicated Bixby button. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/bixby-button-remapping-rollout-samsung-galaxy-s9-s8-note-9-8-2001182
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Micromax Infinity N12 Review

The Micromax Infinity N12 is a budget offering that flaunts a flashy design and offers decent hardware at a competitive price point. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/micromax-infinity-n12-review-1999662
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Micromax Infinity N12 Review

The Micromax Infinity N12 is a budget offering that flaunts a flashy design and offers decent hardware at a competitive price point. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/micromax-infinity-n12-review-1999662
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New blueprint for understanding, predicting and optimizing complex nanoparticles

Northwestern University researchers have developed a blueprint for understanding and predicting the properties and behavior of complex nanoparticles and optimizing their use for a broad range of scientific applications. These include catalysis, optoelectronics, transistors, bio-imaging, and energy storage and conversion. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141249.htm
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New study uses big data to analyze the international food trade

A new study looks at international food trade and whether it enhances or erodes equitable access to food across the planet. The researchers analyzed annual United Nations data on international food trade from 1986 to 2010 in nearly 180 countries, and focused on 266 commodities such as rice, wheat, maize, and soybeans as well as animal products. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228134235.htm
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New sanitation system halves healthcare associated infections and cuts costs by 75 percent

The spread of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals can be limited by sanitation methods that remodulate the hospital microbiota, leading to lower antimicrobial consumption and costs, according to an article. In particular, an experiment conducted in five Italian hospitals led to a 52 percent decrease in healthcare associated infections, a 60.3 percent reduction in associated drug consumption and a 75.4 percent decrease in the related costs. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113635.htm
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In-depth insights into glass corrosion

Silicate glass has many applications, including the use as a nuclear waste form to immobilize radioactive elements from spent fuel. However, it has one disadvantage -- it corrodes when it comes into contact with aqueous solutions. Scientists were able to observe in detail which processes take place. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113627.htm
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New machine learning approach could give a big boost to the efficiency of optical networks

New work leveraging machine learning could increase the efficiency of optical telecommunications networks. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, fiber optic cables offer the ability to transmit more data over longer distances compared to traditional copper wires. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113604.htm
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Exchanging information securely using quantum communication in future fiber-optic networks

Searching for better security during data transmission, governments and other organizations around the world have been investing in and developing technologies related to quantum communication and related encryption methods. Researchers are looking at how these new systems -- which, in theory, would provide unhackable communication channels -- can be integrated into existing and future fiber-optic networks. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113602.htm
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Open-source software tracks neural activity in real time

A software tool called CaImAn automates the arduous process of tracking the location and activity of neurons. It accomplishes this task using a combination of standard computational methods and machine-learning techniques. In a new paper, the software's creators demonstrate that CaImAn achieves near-human accuracy in detecting the locations of active neurons based on calcium imaging data. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113557.htm
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Ant societies' arms race: Gene activity in defenders depends on invading slavemaking ants

Temnothorax americanus is a slavemaking ant found in northeastern America. In a new study, biologists examined the special relationship between the parasites and their host and made an exciting discovery: The ability of the host ants to defend themselves depends crucially on whether the raiding slavemakers come from an area with a successful or less successful parasite population. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113617.htm
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Huawei pleads not guilty to trade secrets charges in Seattle

The Chinese tech giant Huawei has pleaded not guilty to U.S.charges that it stole trade secrets from T-Mobile. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-pleads-not-guilty-to-trade-secrets-charges-in-seattle/68212568?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei racks up 5G deals at top mobile fair despite US pressure

"We need to be more transparent, and that means speaking out more often," Huawei's president for Western Europe, Vincent Ping, told reporters on Monday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-racks-up-5g-deals-at-top-mobile-fair-despite-us-pressure/68212316?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei’s Richard Yu Says He Isn’t a Fan of Samsung's Galaxy Fold, Reveals He Killed a Similar Design

Richard Yu, Huawei’s CEO of consumer business, revealed that Huawei had a similar prototype in works but the company “killed it.” from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-richard-yu-foldable-phone-comments-mate-x-vs-samsung-galaxy-fold-2001116
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Samsung Galaxy A40 Support Page Goes Live in Europe, Galaxy A90 Tipped to Sport a Sliding and Rotating Camera Setup

The Samsung Galaxy A40 phone was spotted on the Europe support page hinting at imminent launch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a40-support-page-europe-live-galaxy-a90-sliding-rotating-camera-tipped-2001079
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Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 First Impressions

The new Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 are for young millenial buyers who want to step up from the Galaxy M-series, and offer several premium features. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-a50-price-in-india-galaxy-a30-first-impressions-specifications-2000770
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Samsung Galaxy A50 Price in India to Start From Rs. 19,990, Galaxy A30 Will Retail at Rs. 16,990

Samsung A50 and Samsung A30 price in India will be officially revealed on Thursday, but Gadgets 360 has pricing info before everyone else. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a50-price-in-india-a30-galaxy-launch-date-specifications-2000314
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SpaceX and NASA to Test Launch Crew Dragon, a New Ride to Orbit

By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/science/spacex-launch-crew-dragon.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo K1: Price, Specifications Compared

We take a look at how the Redmi Note 7 Pro stacks up to the Samsung Galaxy A30, Nokia 6 Plus, and Oppo K1 on paper. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/redmi-note-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a30-vs-nokia-6-plus-vs-oppo-k1-price-specifications-compared-2000792
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Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 First Impressions

The new Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 are for young millenial buyers who want to step up from the Galaxy M-series, and offer several premium features. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-a50-price-in-india-galaxy-a30-first-impressions-specifications-2000770
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No wires, more cuddles: Sensors are first to monitor babies in the NICU without wires

An interdisciplinary team has developed a pair of soft, flexible wireless sensors that replace the tangle of wire-based sensors that currently monitor babies in hospitals' neonatal intensive care units and pose a barrier to parent-baby cuddling and physical bonding. After completing a series of human studies, the researchers concluded that the wireless sensors provided data as precise and accurate as that from traditional monitoring systems. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141243.htm
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Moving closer to practical photonic quantum computing

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a way to map and measure large-scale photonic quantum correlation with single-photon sensitivity. The ability to measure thousands of instances of quantum correlation is critical for making photon-based quantum computing practical. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141404.htm
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Health data tools to rapidly detect sepsis in newborns

Automated programs can identify which sick infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have sepsis hours before clinicians recognize the life-threatening condition. A research team of data scientists and physicians tested machine-learning models in a NICU population, drawing on routine collected electronic health information. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228154854.htm
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Nanotechnology makes it possible for mice to see in infrared

Mice with vision enhanced by nanotechnology were able to see infrared light as well as visible light, reports a new study. A single injection of nanoparticles in the mice's eyes bestowed infrared vision for up to 10 weeks with minimal side effects, allowing them to see infrared light even during the day and with enough specificity to distinguish between different shapes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141412.htm
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Efficiency record for data transfer in ultra-fast transatlantic cable

If you are making an overseas phone call or using cloud computing, there is a 99 percent chance an undersea fiber optic cable is being utilized. Now, new work with lasers shows promise for squeezing more data through these cables, to help meet the growing demand for data flow between computers in North America and Europe. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113607.htm
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Nanotechnology makes it possible for mice to see in infrared

Mice with vision enhanced by nanotechnology were able to see infrared light as well as visible light, reports a new study. A single injection of nanoparticles in the mice's eyes bestowed infrared vision for up to 10 weeks with minimal side effects, allowing them to see infrared light even during the day and with enough specificity to distinguish between different shapes. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141412.htm
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Asian elephants may lose up to 42 percent of suitable habitats in India and Nepal

Protecting and expanding suitable habitats for wildlife is key to the conservation of endangered species, but owing to climate and land use change the ideal habitats of today may not be fitting in 30 or 50 years. An international team of scientists therefore predicted range shifts of Asian elephants in India and Nepal using species distribution models based on distribution data for the elephants and climate projections. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113615.htm
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New findings shed light on origin of upright walking in human ancestors

The oldest distinguishing feature between humans and our ape cousins is our ability to walk on two legs - a trait known as bipedalism. Among mammals, only humans and our ancestors perform this atypical balancing act. New research provides evidence for greater reliance on terrestrial bipedalism by a human ancestor than previously suggested in the ancient fossil record. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113554.htm
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First sypersymmetric laser array

A team of researchers has overcome a long-standing problem in laser science, and the findings could have applications in surgery, drilling and 3D laser mapping. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113524.htm
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U.S. EPA settles with E. & J. Gallo Winery of Fresno, Calif., over chemical safety violations

U.S. EPA settles with E. & J. Gallo Winery of Fresno, Calif., over chemical safety violations Region 09 SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with E. & J. Gallo Winery to resolve risk management violations at its wine production facility in Fresno, Calif. E. & J. Published February 28, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more
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Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide

Fish provide a vital source of protein for over half the world's population, with over 56 million people employed by or subsisting on fisheries. But climate change is beginning to disrupt the complex, interconnected systems that underpin this major source of food. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228154846.htm
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Crater counts on Pluto, Charon show small Kuiper Belt objects surprisingly rare

Using New Horizons data from the Pluto-Charon flyby in 2015, scientists have indirectly discovered a distinct and surprising lack of very small objects in the Kuiper Belt. The evidence for the paucity of small Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) comes from New Horizons imaging that revealed a dearth of small craters on Pluto's largest satellite, Charon, indicating that impactors from 300 feet to 1 mile (91 meters to 1.6 km) in diameter must also be rare. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141252.htm
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Crater counts on Pluto, Charon show small Kuiper Belt objects surprisingly rare

Using New Horizons data from the Pluto-Charon flyby in 2015, scientists have indirectly discovered a distinct and surprising lack of very small objects in the Kuiper Belt. The evidence for the paucity of small Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) comes from New Horizons imaging that revealed a dearth of small craters on Pluto's largest satellite, Charon, indicating that impactors from 300 feet to 1 mile (91 meters to 1.6 km) in diameter must also be rare. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228141252.htm
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Measuring earthquake damage with cellphone sensors and determining the height of the ancient Tibetan Plateau

On this week’s show: cheap sensors that can monitor a building’s structural integrity after an earthquake, and a new method to determine the paleoelevation of the Tibetan Plateau from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/podcast/measuring-earthquake-damage-cellphone-sensors-and-determining-height-ancient-tibetan-plateau
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How the Icefish Got Its Transparent Blood and See-Through Skull

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/science/antarctic-blackfin-icefish-genome.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Exiled planet linked to stellar flyby 3 million years ago

Paul Kalas of UC Berkeley was puzzled by the tilted but stable orbit of a planet around a binary star -- an orbit like that of our solar system's proposed Planet Nine. He calculated backwards in time to see if any of the 461 nearby stars ever came close enough to perturb the system. One star fit the bill. The stellar flyby 2-3 million years ago likely stabilized the planet's orbit, keeping it from flying away. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228093551.htm
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New method of synthesizing nanographene on metal oxide surfaces

Nanostructures based on carbon are promising materials for nanoelectronics. However, to be suitable, they would often need to be formed on non-metallic surfaces, which has been a challenge -- up to now. Researchers have found a method of forming nanographenes on metal oxide surfaces. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228113612.htm
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Exiled planet linked to stellar flyby 3 million years ago

Paul Kalas of UC Berkeley was puzzled by the tilted but stable orbit of a planet around a binary star -- an orbit like that of our solar system's proposed Planet Nine. He calculated backwards in time to see if any of the 461 nearby stars ever came close enough to perturb the system. One star fit the bill. The stellar flyby 2-3 million years ago likely stabilized the planet's orbit, keeping it from flying away. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228093551.htm
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A Colloquy of Mice

By NICOLE LEAL AND ARKARUP BANERJEE (NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE) from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/video/embedded/science/100000006386080/a-colloquy-of-mice.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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These Mice Sing to One Another — Politely

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/science/mice-singing-language-brain.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Hiding black hole found

Astronomers have detected a stealthy black hole from its effects on an interstellar gas cloud. This intermediate mass black hole is one of over 100 million quiet black holes expected to be lurking in our Galaxy. These results provide a new method to search for other hidden black holes and help us understand the growth and evolution of black holes. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190228093614.htm
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