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When semiconductors stick together, materials go quantum

Researchers have developed a simple method that could turn ordinary semiconducting materials into quantum machines -- superthin devices marked by extraordinary electronic behavior that could help to revolutionize a number of industries aiming for energy-efficient electronic systems -- and provide a platform for exotic new physics. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307103153.htm
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When semiconductors stick together, materials go quantum

Researchers have developed a simple method that could turn ordinary semiconducting materials into quantum machines -- superthin devices marked by extraordinary electronic behavior that could help to revolutionize a number of industries aiming for energy-efficient electronic systems -- and provide a platform for exotic new physics. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307103153.htm
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/06/2019

Plasma Krystall-4 (PK-4): Today a crewmember initiated three runs for the group 2 of the PK-4 experiment and performed a hard drive change out for data downlink. PK-4 is a scientific collaboration between the ESA and the Roscosmos, performing research in the field of “Complex Plasmas”: low temperature gaseous mixtures composed of ionized gas, neutral … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/03/06/iss-daily-summary-report-3-06-2019/
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ExxonMobil to Pay Civil Penalty and Take Remedial Measures to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Deadly Fire at Texas Refinery

ExxonMobil to Pay Civil Penalty and Take Remedial Measures to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Deadly Fire at Texas Refinery Headquarters WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Published March 07, 2019 at 10:30AM Read more
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Ann R. McNair and Mary Jo Smith with Model of Pegasus Satellite, July 14, 1964

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/ann-r-mcnair-and-mary-jo-smith-with-model-of-pegasus-satellite-july-14-1964.html
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New 'acoustic metamaterial' cancels sound

Researchers have demonstrated it's possible to silence noise using an open, ringlike structure, created to mathematically perfect specifications, for cutting out sounds while maintaining airflow. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307103109.htm
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Squid Share a Colorful Trick With Peacocks

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/science/squid-camouflage-colors.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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New 'acoustic metamaterial' cancels sound

Researchers have demonstrated it's possible to silence noise using an open, ringlike structure, created to mathematically perfect specifications, for cutting out sounds while maintaining airflow. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307103109.htm
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New surprises from Jupiter and Saturn

The latest data from the giant planets has sent researchers back to the drawing board. Cassini orbited Saturn for 13 years before its dramatic final dive into the planet's interior, while Juno has been orbiting Jupiter for two and a half years; the data collected has been 'invaluable but also confounding,' said one of the researchers. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306152409.htm
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Scientists teach machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions

Deciding when an athlete can return to the game after a head injury makes managing the treatment of sports-related concussions very complicated. Scientists are teaching machines how to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions based on symptoms like headache, dizziness and fatigue. Results from their study can be used as the foundation for a decision support system that would help clinicians to develop individualized treatment for injured athletes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307091454.htm
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Chances for life expand when passing stars push binaries together

Planetary systems can be harsh environments in their early history. Now astronomers find one positive of this tumultuous period; a model looks at how the habitable zone -- the region around a star where the temperature allows liquid water to exist -- changes around pairs of stars, so-called binary systems. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190307073454.htm
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New surprises from Jupiter and Saturn

The latest data from the giant planets has sent researchers back to the drawing board. Cassini orbited Saturn for 13 years before its dramatic final dive into the planet's interior, while Juno has been orbiting Jupiter for two and a half years; the data collected has been 'invaluable but also confounding,' said one of the researchers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306152409.htm
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Microsoft Store's Promised Larger Revenue Split Comes into Effect, Offers 95 Percent to Developers: Report

Microsoft has finally introduced the new revenue sharing model and is offering 95 percent of the share to developers, keeping only 5 percent for itself. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/microsoft-store-app-developers-95-percent-revenue-2004295
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Vivo Y91i with 6.22-inch HD+ Screen Reportedly Coming to India Starting at Rs. 7,990

Vivo Y91i price in India is reportedly set at Rs. 7,990 for the base 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant, while its 32GB storage option is said to be priced at Rs. 9,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-y91i-price-in-india-launch-rumour-specifications-2004301
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Captain Marvel Is No Match for Wonder Woman, and That’s a Shame

Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson as the titular superpowered half-human, half-alien who goes on a journey of self-discovery on Earth in the 1990s. Captain Marvel release date is March 8 worldwide. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/captain-marvel-review-release-date-india-cast-2004115
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Engineered microbe may be key to producing plastic from plants

With a few genetic tweaks, a type of soil bacteria with an appetite for hydrocarbons shows promise as a biological factory for converting a renewable -- but frustratingly untapped -- bounty into a replacement for ubiquitous plastics. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306171239.htm
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Mathematical rules underlie the ancient art of knitting

Knitting may be an ancient manufacturing method, but one researcher believes that understanding how different stitch types determine shape and mechanical strength will be invaluable for designing materials for future technologies, and a more detailed understanding of the knitting 'code' could benefit manufacturers around the world. Researchers are delving through the surprisingly complex mathematics that underlies tangles of yarn. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306081827.htm
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NFL players show heart abnormalities decades after retiring from football

While elite athletes are often at peak fitness, they are not immune to -- and may even face a higher risk for -- potentially detrimental heart conditions later in life. Former National Football League (NFL) players, particularly those with larger body sizes, were found to have heart abnormalities specifically associated with high blood pressure in a recent study. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306081820.htm
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Here's Why Kingdom Hearts 3 Doesn't Have Star Wars or Marvel Characters and Worlds

Kingdom Hearts 3 Director Tetsuya Nomura explained why Star Wars and Marvel characters and worlds were absent from the game as well as shedding light on the possibility of a 'Final Mix' version of Kingdom Hearts 3 similar to past entries. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/heres-why-kingdom-hearts-3-doesnt-have-star-wars-or-marvel-characters-and-worlds-2003125
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Redmi Note 7 Next Flash Sale Set for March 13 via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores

Redmi Note 7 price in India is set at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage configuration, while its 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 11,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-flash-sale-in-india-price-rs-9999-march-13-2004059
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Samsung Galaxy M30 to Go on Sale for First Time on Amazon India, Samsung Online Shop Today at 12 Noon

Samsung M30 price in India starts at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB + 64GB model. The 6GB + 128GB Samsung Galaxy M30 carries a price tag of Rs. 17,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m30-price-in-india-specification-amazon-first-sale-12pm-offers-india-2003938
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Realme 3 Review

Realme 3 is a good all-round upgrade over the Realme 2, but is it enough to make its mark amongst the competition? Find out in our Realme 3 review. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/realme-3-review-2002246
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Realme 3 Review

Realme 3 is a good all-round upgrade over the Realme 2, but is it enough to make its mark amongst the competition? Find out in our Realme 3 review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/realme-3-review-2002246
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Czech cyber watchdog says its Huawei warning took U.S. by surprise

Czech cyber watchdog says its Huawei warning took U.S. by surprise from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/czech-cyber-watchdog-says-its-huawei-warning-took-u-s-by-surprise/68296819?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei accuses US of hacking its servers, stealing emails

Chinese telecom giant Huawei accused the US government on Thursday of hacking its servers and stealing company emails. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-accuses-us-of-hacking-its-servers-stealing-emails/68296762?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Gray Wolves May Lose Endangered Status and Protections

By JIM ROBBINS from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/science/gray-wolf-protection.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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China's Huawei sues US over federal ban on using its products

Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Thursday it was suing the United States for barring government agencies from buying the telecom company's equipment and services. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/chinas-huawei-sues-us-over-federal-ban-on-using-its-products/68296569?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei executive's next court date in Canada set for May 8

The chief financial officer of Chinese telecom giant Huawei, arrested on December 1, appeared briefly in the Vancouver court and did not speak to the media.(AFP) SCY. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-executives-next-court-date-in-canada-set-for-may-8/68296539?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Improving solar cell efficiency with a bucket of water

Beth Parks has devised an astonishingly simple way to overcome a limitation of solar cells -- a bucket of water. She developed a frame that holds the solar cell with a bucket suspended on either end. By controlling the leak of water from one of the buckets, the solar cell shifts, tracking the arc of the sun throughout the day. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306125346.htm
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Engineers develop inexpensive, smart stop sign to improve driver safety

According to the US Department of Transportation, more than half of all roadway fatalities occur on rural roads. Now engineers are building and testing a low-cost, self-powered thermal system that will detect vehicles, improve the visibility of stop signs and prevent early deaths. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306081654.htm
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Migrating snowline plays outsized role in setting pace of Greenland ice melt

Meltwater from Greenland's ice sheet is a leading contributor to global sea level rise, and a new study shows that an underappreciated factor -- the position of the snowline on the ice sheet -- plays a key role in setting the pace of melting. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306152411.htm
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Elegant interplay of coloration strategies is discovered in squid's smart skin

In the blink of an eye, the squid's skin changes color and pattern for the purpose of camouflage or sexual signaling, a virtuosic display that has long fascinated scientists. Now, collaborators report a paradigm-shifting discovery in how specialized organs in squid skin, called chromatophores, contribute to the feat via an elegant interplay of pigmentary action and structural coloration. Their study brings bio-inspired engineers ever closer to building smart skin. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306152406.htm
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Elegant interplay of coloration strategies is discovered in squid's smart skin

In the blink of an eye, the squid's skin changes color and pattern for the purpose of camouflage or sexual signaling, a virtuosic display that has long fascinated scientists. Now, collaborators report a paradigm-shifting discovery in how specialized organs in squid skin, called chromatophores, contribute to the feat via an elegant interplay of pigmentary action and structural coloration. Their study brings bio-inspired engineers ever closer to building smart skin. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306152406.htm
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Researchers aim for spintronic applications thanks to great leap forward

Electric currents drive all our electronic devices. The emerging field of spintronics looks to replace electric currents with what are known as spin currents. Researchers have discovered that the magnetic spin Hall effect could lead to low-power, high-speed and high-capacity devices. They have created sample devices which can further research into potential applications. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306100557.htm
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AI study of risk factors in type 1 diabetes

In combination with conventional statistical methods, artificial intelligence (AI) has now been used in a study of risk factors in type 1 diabetes. The objective was to identify the most important indicators of elevated risk for cardiovascular disease and death. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306100629.htm
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Researchers aim for spintronic applications thanks to great leap forward

Electric currents drive all our electronic devices. The emerging field of spintronics looks to replace electric currents with what are known as spin currents. Researchers have discovered that the magnetic spin Hall effect could lead to low-power, high-speed and high-capacity devices. They have created sample devices which can further research into potential applications. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306100557.htm
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Antibiotic resistance is spreading from wastewater treatment plants

The products of wastewater treatment have been found to contain trace amounts of antibiotic resistant DNA. Researchers have found that even low concentrations of just a single type of antibiotic in the water supply leads to resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306125330.htm
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Matrix could ensure vital copper supplies

Researchers have identified a matrix of risks that the mining industry must overcome to unlock vitally important copper reserves. Geologists have said copper would be crucial in a renewable-powered future, but global supplies were far from guaranteed. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306100600.htm
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1 + 1 does not equal 2 for graphene-like 2D materials

Physicists have discovered that when two atomically thin graphene-like materials are placed on top of each other their properties change, and a material with novel hybrid properties emerges, paving the way for design of new materials and nano-devices. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306131351.htm
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Goals for collecting and studying samples from Mars

A new article defines specific scientific objectives for a Mars Sample Return campaign, to describe the critical measurements that would need to be done on returned samples to address the objectives, and to identify the kinds of samples that would be most likely to carry the key information. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306081716.htm
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Can entangled qubits be used to probe black holes?

Information escapes from black holes via Hawking radiation, so it should be possible to capture it and use it to reconstruct what fell in: if given time longer than the age of the universe. However, if information is scrambled rapidly when it falls in, it may be possible to resurrect it by capturing Hawking radiation from entangled qubits. Physicists confirmed scrambling in a quantum computer, based on predictions by theorists. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306131345.htm
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One device, many frequencies: Researchers create a unique, tiny resonator

A new finding could ultimately help improve the army of tiny, vibrating components found in a range of electronics and even create devices that mimic biological processes. Researchers have pioneered a micromechanical device that responds to external signals in an entirely new way. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190305170109.htm
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Massacre of Children in Peru Might Have Been a Sacrifice to Stop Bad Weather

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/science/peru-child-sacrifice.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Can entangled qubits be used to probe black holes?

Information escapes from black holes via Hawking radiation, so it should be possible to capture it and use it to reconstruct what fell in: if given time longer than the age of the universe. However, if information is scrambled rapidly when it falls in, it may be possible to resurrect it by capturing Hawking radiation from entangled qubits. Physicists confirmed scrambling in a quantum computer, based on predictions by theorists. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306131345.htm
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Sleep tight! Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleep

Why do animals sleep? Why do humans 'waste' a third of their lives sleeping? Researchers now reveal a novel and unexpected function of sleep that they believe could explain how sleep and sleep disturbances affect brain performance, aging and various brain disorders. Using 3D time-lapse imaging techniques in live zebrafish, they were able to define sleep in a single chromosome resolution and show that single neurons require sleep in order to perform nuclear maintenance. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190305170106.htm
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