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Meetings of a CDC vaccine committee have become the latest front in a national battle over immunization from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/antivaxxers-attack-us-science-panel

Typically, light is converted to electricity by chemically altering a semiconductor to have a built-in electric field. A team of researchers has developed an alternative means using a unique semi-metal that intrinsically generates direct current through the nonlinear mixing of the waves of light. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304121605.htm

SpaceX (SpX) Crew Dragon Demonstration 1:  On Saturday, SpX Crew Dragon successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) atop a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket at 1:49 AM CT.  On Sunday, the vehicle successfully performed an autonomous rendezvous and docking onto the Node 2 forward International Docking Adapter (IDA). Soft capture occurred at 4:51 AM … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/03/03/iss-daily-summary-report-3-03-2019/

EML (Electromagnetic Levitator) Lens switch: The crew changed the measurement mode of the EML High Speed Camera to STD mode to support the ongoing campaign. The EML is a multi-user facility designed for containerless materials processing in space. It supports research in the areas of meta-stable states and phases along with the measurement of high-accurate … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/03/01/iss-daily-summary-report-3-01-2019/

A team of chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer for creating biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the watery plants with much less energy than the older extraction method. This key discovery now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304095852.htm

Medical practitioners commonly treat organs in isolation, but a physicist wants to usher in a new paradigm. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304100022.htm

A new, versatile plastic-composite sensor can detect tiny amounts of water. The 3D printable material is cheap, flexible and non-toxic and changes its color from purple to blue in wet conditions. The researchers used DESY's X-ray light source PETRA III to understand the structural changes within the material that are triggered by water and lead to the observed color change. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304105424.htm

Syngenta’s new method could transform difficult-to-edit plants from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/corn-and-other-important-crops-can-now-be-gene-edited-pollen-carrying-crispr

Optical clocks have evaluated the latest 'one second' tick of the International Atomic Time (TAI) and provided these data for adjusting the tick rate of TAI. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304105442.htm

Using light to move wireless data faster Computer science team lights up faster, more secure data transmission to meet future demands Full story at https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/visiblelightcommunication.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item. Published March 04, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more at nsf.gov

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A team of chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer for creating biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the watery plants with much less energy than the older extraction method. This key discovery now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304095852.htm

The Vivo V15 Pro brings features like a pop-up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint sensor and a full-view display at a price point of Rs. 28,990. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/vivo-v15-pro-review-2002526

Administrator Wheeler Announces New Staff Additions and Updated Assignments Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO) WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced new additions and assignments for EPA staff as he begins his first full week as Administrator following his Senate confirmation last Thursday. Published March 04, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more

Scientists have shown that pulses of light could be used to turn materials into superconductors through an unconventional type of superconductivity known as 'eta pairing.' from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304095838.htm

Students from Arizona will have an opportunity this week to talk with a NASA astronaut on the International Space Station. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/arizona-students-to-speak-with-nasa-astronaut-aboard-space-station

Asus ZenFone Max Plus M2 and ZenFone Max Shot certified by Brazil Telecom Regulator Anatel from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-plus-m2-shot-leak-brazil-telecom-regulator-anatel-2002542

With foldable display being the next big hype-train in the smartphone space, we try to imagine what a foldable iPad would look like. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tablets/news/apple-ipad-foldable-display-render-2002515

PUBG Mobile has received an age-based restriction in China, barring users under 13 years of age. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/pubg-mobile-tencent-age-restriction-china-ban-2002483

Facebook's new "Dark Mode" feature for Messenger, which the company said it is still working on, can now be enabled manually on Android and iOS devices. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-dark-mode-can-now-be-activated-on-android-ios-2002467

If you measure the polarization of a photon, you instantly change it. Utility companies could use this fact to detect snoops trying to invade the system. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/quantum-physics-protect-grid

The Realme 3 introduces a new design and features better imaging hardware compared to the Realme 2. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/realme-3-vs-realme-2-price-in-india-specifications-comparison-2002503

It isn’t clear how the breach took place, but this latest violation shows the account details and private images of multiple users on Android TVs linked to the Google Home app from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/android-tv-privacy-issue-exposes-your-private-photos-and-accounts-google-responds-2002506

The teaser confirms that the phone will arrive soon, and it should be a variation of the Huawei Nova 4 launched in December last year. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-nova-4e-teaser-waterdrop-notch-32-megapixel-selfie-sensor-launch-soon-2002495

PUBG Mobile has received an age-based restriction in China, barring users under 13 years of age. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/pubg-mobile-tencent-age-restriction-china-ban-2002483

The Devil May Cry 5 release date is March 8. However it seems that some enterprising retailers have been selling the game early. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/devil-may-cry-5-release-date-broken-internationally-2002469

Microsoft Excel app on Android now lets users snap a picture of a spreadsheet and convert it into a digital Excel spreadsheet. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-excel-insert-data-from-picture-feature-on-android-app-2002426

Facebook's new "Dark Mode" feature for Messenger, which the company said it is still working on, can now be enabled manually on Android and iOS devices. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/facebook-messenger-dark-mode-can-now-be-activated-on-android-ios-2002467

PUBG Mobile update 0.11.1 patch notes include Bonus Challenge, which allows conversion of BC to UC. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-update-0-11-1-patch-notes-bonus-challenge-bc-uc-2002448

PUBG Mobile update 0.11.1 patch notes include Bonus Challenge, which allows conversion of BC to UC. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/pubg-mobile-update-0-11-1-patch-notes-bonus-challenge-bc-uc-2002448

A trio of hands-on images allegedly depicting the Huawei P30 Pro has been leaked, giving us another look at its quad rear camera setup. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-pro-leaked-hands-on-images-again-tip-quad-rear-cameras-2002437

Nokia 9 is capable of capturing 240-megapixels of information at one time. Here’s how it all comes together. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/nokia-9-pureview-five-cameras-240-megapixel-how-does-it-work-light-partnership-2002403

The Samsung Galaxy A40 phone will arrive with Android Pie-based One UI OS, and is tipped to first launch in Europe soon. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a40-price-leak-eur-249-launch-soon-2002365

The Poco F1 has received a new MIUI beta update that brings support for capturing 4K videos at 60fps. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/poco-f1-4k-60fps-video-recording-miui-10-global-beta-9-3-1-update-mi-8-pro-2002340

The Realme 3 Pro will launch in India in April this year, and details regarding the phone's price and specifications weren't revealed at the event. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-pro-announced-alongside-realme-3-april-launch-2002315

The tipster claims that the Honor 20 is powered by the latest Kirin 980 SoC, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 3,650mAh battery. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-20-price-specifications-photo-leak-triple-rear-camera-kirin-980-in-screen-fingerprint-sensor-2002309

Realme 3 price in India has been set at Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option and Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-price-in-india-8999-launch-specifications-release-date-march-12-flipkart-2002253

Realme 3 price in India starts at Rs. 8,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-launch-specifications-price-in-india-live-updates-2002236

Country’s leading telecom operator Airtel has rolled out three new plans for its customers who are travelling abroad. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-rolls-out-three-international-roaming-prepaid-plans-start-at-rs-196/68252502?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Galaxy S10 performed well in JerryRigsEverything’s bend test, and its in-display fingerprint sensor was shown working despite scratches. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-bend-scratch-durability-test-2002285

According to a report in the Business Insider on Sunday, Google said the app does not violate its terms of service. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-refuses-to-remove-controversial-saudi-app-absher-2002274

China says the U.S.is using a double standard in claiming Chinese law requires telecoms giant Huawei to violate other countries' information security. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/china-accuses-us-of-double-standard-over-huawei-claims/68251939?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Realme 3 India launch begins at 12.30pm IST on March 4. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-launch-specifications-price-in-india-live-updates-2002236

The Huawei Y6 (2019) has gone official packing a 6-inch HD+ display with a dewdrop notch and powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-y6-2019-price-launch-specifications-features-2002215

According to a new leak, OnePlus 7 will adopt Vivo Nex style pop-up selfie camera design and a triple rear camera setup at the back. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7-renders-leak-triple-rear-camera-setup-pop-up-selfie-camera-2002202

Samsung has sent samples of its foldable display to tech giants Apple and Google, according to media reports. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-reportedly-offering-foldable-display-samples-to-apple-google-2002184

​China is going through a turbulent period due to trade war with the US, the continued slowdown of its economy which last year touched a 28-year low of 6.6% and tensions with Canada and US over charges against Huawei. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-trade-war-to-dominate-beijing-annual-meet/68249485?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei plans billions in dividends for staff despite row with U.S. -sources from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-plans-billions-in-dividends-for-staff-despite-row-with-u-s-sources/68249397?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Despite a below-average mobile penetration in Pakistan, cheaper Chinese smartphones have flooded the country -- especially its interior parts. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cheaper-chinese-smartphones-flood-pakistan-interior-areas/68249320?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Passengers travelling by train between Bengaluru and Mysuru can now access uninterrupted free Wi-Fi. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/free-wi-fi-at-17-stations-on-bengaluru-mysuru-rail-corridor/68249154?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed suit against Canadian authorities for violating her constitutional rights when she was arrested in Vancouver, her lawyers said Sunday. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huaweis-meng-wanzhou-lodges-complaint-against-canada-authorities/68249068?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Vivo V15 price in Thailand has been set at THB 10,990 (roughly Rs. 24,500). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-v15-price-mediatek-helio-p70-specifications-features-launch-thailand-malaysia-2001734

Samsung Galaxy M20 was launched in India back in January, alongside the Galaxy M10. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m20-update-march-android-security-patch-galaxy-india-2001720

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 now starts at Rs. 9,999, whereas the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and ZenFone Max M2 are selling at Rs. 8,499. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1-m2-5z-price-cut-india-2001634

Google is getting rid of the ability to unlock your phone with Voice Match and the "Ok Google" command. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/ok-google-voice-command-locked-android-phones-2001592

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

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999, while the Redmi Note 7 price starts at Rs. 9,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/redmi-note-7-pro-price-in-india-redmi-note-7-xiaomi-first-impressions-specifications-2001044

Microsoft is offering $79.99 refund for Band 1 owners and $175 for Band 2 devices. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/microsoft-band-support-ends-health-dashboard-refunds-2001593

Facebook faces seven inquiries while its WhatsApp platform two and Instagram one. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-apple-twitter-eu-probes-gdpr-violation-2001586

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

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999, while the Redmi Note 7 price starts at Rs. 9,999. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/redmi-note-7-pro-price-in-india-redmi-note-7-xiaomi-first-impressions-specifications-2001044

Samsung M30 offers triple rear cameras, a Super AMOLED display, and a large battery with fast charging support at a competitive price point. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-m30-first-impressions-price-in-india-specifications-features-2000221

Facebook faces seven inquiries while its WhatsApp platform two and Instagram one. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/facebook-apple-twitter-eu-probes-gdpr-violation-2001586

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