Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from March 14, 2019

NASA to Host Media Teleconference on Asteroid Sample Return Mission

NASA is hosting a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 19, to announce new science from the agency’s first mission to return to Earth an asteroid sample that may contain unaltered material from the very beginning of our solar system. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-host-media-teleconference-on-asteroid-sample-return-mission

The Story of the Iberian Peninsula, Told in DNA

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/science/iberia-prehistory-dna.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Treatments for childhood cancer can devastate lives years later. Scientists are trying to change that

Doctors and researchers are working to better understand the long-term complications of chemotherapy and radiation, and even prevent them from Latest News from Science Magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/treatments-childhood-cancer-can-devastate-lives-years-later-scientists-are-trying

Renewable energy won't make Bitcoin 'green,' but tweaking its mining mechanism might

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is known for its energy footprint. Now, a researcher suggests that renewable hydropower production cannot supply the large quantities of energy needed to power machinery used to validate Bitcoin transactions. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314111002.htm

Sea otters' tool use leaves behind distinctive archaeological evidence

Researchers have analyzed the use by sea otters of large, shoreline rocks as 'anvils' to break open shells, as well as the resulting shell middens. The researchers used ecological and archaeological approaches to identify patterns that are characteristic of sea otter use of such locations. By looking at evidence of past anvil stone use, scientists could better understand sea otter habitat use. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314110959.htm

Wild African ape reactions to novel camera traps

An international team of researchers analyzed video from remote camera-trap devices placed in ape-populated forests throughout Africa to see how wild apes would react to these unfamiliar objects. Responses varied by species, and even among individuals within the same species, but one thing was consistent throughout: the apes definitely noticed the cameras. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314111015.htm

Bernese Mars camera CaSSIS returns spectacular images

Three years ago, on March 14 2016, the Bernese Mars camera CaSSIS started its journey to Mars with the 'ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter' spacecraft. The camera system has been observing Mars from its primary science orbit since April 2018 and provides high-resolution, color images of the surface. On 2 March 2019, CaSSIS also delivered its first image of InSight, NASA's lander on Mars. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314123157.htm

'Tingle' wearable device improves position tracking accuracy utilizing thermal sensors

In a new study researchers report that a wearable tracking device they developed achieves higher accuracy in position tracking using thermal sensors in addition to inertial measurement and proximity sensors. The wrist-worn device, called Tingle, was also able to distinguish between behaviors directed toward six different locations on the head. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314123122.htm

Oppo F11 Pro Review

Priced in India at Rs. 24,990, the Oppo F11 Pro has a near bezel-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. But can it compete with the Poco F1 and ZenFone 5Z? from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oppo-f11-pro-review-price-in-india-2007705

Oppo F11 Pro Review

Priced in India at Rs. 24,990, the Oppo F11 Pro has a near bezel-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. But can it compete with the Poco F1 and ZenFone 5Z? from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oppo-f11-pro-review-price-in-india-2007705

ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/12/2019

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Manifold Bottle Replacement: The crew removed a 50% ethylene fuel bottle and replaced it with a 100% ethylene bottle. They also installed a 100% helium bottle. This is in support of the ongoing BRE (Burning Rate Emulator) experiment, which is part of the ACME (Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments) suite of … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/03/13/iss-daily-summary-report-3-12-2019-2/

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

While it's not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars. By mixing carbon fibers into polymer-based brakes, researchers were able to design brakes that are self-lubricating. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314101326.htm

Researchers use algorithm from Netflix challenge to speed up biological imaging

Researchers have repurposed an algorithm originally developed for Netflix's 2009 movie preference prediction competition to create a method for acquiring classical Raman spectroscopy images of biological tissues at unprecedented speeds. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314101323.htm

Wolves lead, dogs follow -- And both cooperate with humans

The statement is a bold one, especially as wolves have received a lot of negative attention in recent years. A recent study conducted by behavioral researchers, however, shows that dogs and wolves both work equally well with humans, albeit in different ways. The allegedly unequal brothers are thus much more similar than often assumed. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314101334.htm

A cosmic bat in flight

Hidden in one of the darkest corners of the Orion constellation, this Cosmic Bat is spreading its hazy wings through interstellar space 2,000 light-years away. It is illuminated by the young stars nestled in its core -- despite being shrouded by opaque clouds of dust, their bright rays still illuminate the nebula. Too dim to be discerned by the naked eye, NGC 1788 reveals its soft colors to ESO's Very Large Telescope in this image -- the most detailed to date. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314101337.htm

Huawei P30 Pro Alleged Renders Show ‘Sunrise’ Colour Variant, Reveal Absence of 3.5mm Headphone Jack

The Huawei P30 will miss out on the 3.5mm headphone jack and will also come in a ‘Sunrise’ colour option, tip the new alleged press renders. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-pro-alleged-renders-sunrise-colour-variant-features-2007708

Researchers reverse the flow of time on IBM's quantum computer

Researchers have managed to return a computer briefly to the past. The results suggest new paths for exploring the backward flow of time in quantum systems. They also open new possibilities for quantum computer program testing and error correction. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314092802.htm

The Soyuz at Dawn

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-soyuz-at-dawn

Researchers reverse the flow of time on IBM's quantum computer

Researchers have managed to return a computer briefly to the past. The results suggest new paths for exploring the backward flow of time in quantum systems. They also open new possibilities for quantum computer program testing and error correction. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314092802.htm

TCS to drive Blockchain adoption

The new TCS solutions will use Microsoft Azure Blockchain Cloud while harnessing the full potential of R3's "Corda Enterprise" from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/tcs-to-drive-blockchain-adoption/68409808?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

IBM announces programme to recognise developers

In a bid to recognise the contribution of developers in the open source community, Information Technology (IT) major IBM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Nasscom, on Thursday announced a new multi-year programme called "India Developer Champions". from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ibm-announces-programme-to-recognise-developers/68409717?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

The Division 2 PC Performance Review

Is The Division 2 any good on PC or should you play it on the PS4 Pro instead? Here's what you need to know. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/the-division-2-review-pc-release-date-gameplay-frame-rate-resolution-2007661

Refurbished Smartphone Market Growth Slows to 1 Percent in 2018: Counterpoint

Counterpoint said Samsung and Apple continued to dominate the refurbished market with 70 per cent share while Huawei is growing in popularity, especially in South East Asia. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/refurbished-smartphone-market-growth-slows-to-1-percent-in-2018-counterpoint-2007659

The Division 2 PC Performance Review

Is The Division 2 any good on PC or should you play it on the PS4 Pro instead? Here's what you need to know. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/the-division-2-review-pc-release-date-gameplay-frame-rate-resolution-2007661

Origins and nature of 'math anxiety'

A report out today examines the factors that influence 'math anxiety' among primary and secondary school students, showing that teachers and parents may inadvertently play a role in a child's development of the condition, and that girls tend to be more affected than boys. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314075758.htm

Refurbished Smartphone Market Growth Slows to 1 Percent in 2018: Counterpoint

Counterpoint said Samsung and Apple continued to dominate the refurbished market with 70 per cent share while Huawei is growing in popularity, especially in South East Asia. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/refurbished-smartphone-market-growth-slows-to-1-percent-in-2018-counterpoint-2007659

Three arrested for duping over 1,000 people for installing mobile towers

At least 200 persons accepted that they were duped by the accused when the police approached them. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/three-arrested-for-duping-over-1000-people-across-india/68410945?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Says It Aims to Make Full Screen Smartphones Without Hole-Punch, Notches

Samsung Electronics on Thursday said it will push to put cameras and sensors beneath the screens of smartphones to create "perfect full-screen" devices. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-says-it-aims-to-make-full-screen-smartphones-without-hole-punch-notches-2007652

On-the-spot genome analysis

By fine-tuning how algorithms carve up DNA data, researchers have made it possible to do genomic analysis on a smartphone. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313103213.htm

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone Max M2 FOTA Updates in India Bring February Android Security Patch

Asus has started rolling out new FOTA updates for the ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 that bring the February Android security patch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m2-zenfone-max-m2-update-february-android-patch-2007586

Fiio M6 Review

The Fiio M6 is a pocketable high-resolution audio player that promises to be a quality source device for your headphones. How well does it perform? from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/fiio-m6-review-india-price-2003954

Jio to speed up 5G rollouts to widen technology gap with Airtel, Vodafone Idea

Reliance Jio Infocomm is likely to speed up its 5G services rollout by the second-half of calendar 2020 to stop rivals Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel from gaining scale on the 4G front and benefitting from any 4G-led data monetisation, SBICap Securities has said. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jio-to-speed-up-5g-rollouts-to-widen-technology-gap-with-airtel-vodaidea/68407691?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Google Removes Over 200 Android Apps Infected by ‘SimBad’ Adware With Millions of Downloads: Check Point

Google has removed over 200 apps from the Play Store that were infected by an adware called “Simbad” and collectively had around 150 million downloads. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/check-point-simbad-adware-google-play-android-apps-removed-150-million-downloads-2007485

India could be a $3 trillion digi economy in the next 4-5 years:Ravi Shankar Prasad

IT minister says India is world’s 2nd largest startup movement. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india-could-be-a-3-trillion-digi-economy-in-the-next-4-5-yearsravi-shankar-prasad/68402456?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei P30 Series Teasers Highlight Zoom and Low-Light Photography Prowess, Alleged Huawei P30 Pro Camera Samples Leak

Huawei’s official teasers for the flagship P30 series emphasize the zooming and low-light photography prowess of the upcoming flagship smartphones. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-series-teasers-camera-samples-zoom-low-light-antutu-2007426

Airtel revises 4G hotspot plans to compete with JioFi, now starts at Rs 399 per month

Monthly plans for the hotspot dongle from Airtel now start at Rs 399. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-revises-4g-hotspot-plans-to-compete-with-jiofi-now-starts-at-rs-399-per-month/68402133?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Potential cystic fibrosis treatment uses 'molecular prosthetic' for missing lung protein

An approved drug normally used to treat fungal infections could also do the job of a protein channel that is missing or dysfunctional in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, operating as a prosthesis on the molecular scale, says new research. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313143248.htm

Microsoft's 'Your Phone' App With Android Screen Mirroring Now Available in Beta for Windows 10

Microsoft has rolled out an early preview of the phone screen feature in the Your Phone app for Windows 10 Insider build users. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-windows-10-your-phone-app-screen-mirroring-beta-testing-live-2006563

Foxconn Rejects Microsoft Patent Lawsuit, Says Never Had to Pay Royalties

Foxconn on Tuesday responded to a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Microsoft, saying as a contract manufacturer, it has never needed to pay royalties for the US giant's software. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/foxconn-rejects-microsoft-patent-lawsuit-says-never-had-to-pay-royalties-2006348

Ericsson says increasing Artificial intelligence investments in India; to ramp up hiring

Ericsson is hiring engineers globally for its AI accelerators, including 150 engineers in Bengaluru. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ericsson-says-increasing-artificial-intelligence-investments-in-india-to-ramp-up-hiring/68405277?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

ZTE says open to product testing by Indian govt to allay security concerns; to ramp up hiring

Chinese telecom gear maker ZTE said that it is open to evaluation and testing of its products and solutions by any global authority, including the Indian government to allay cybersecurity-related concerns. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/zte-says-open-to-product-testing-by-indian-govt-to-allay-security-concerns-to-ramp-up-hiring/68401728?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

How Pi Made Us Modern

By STEVEN STROGATZ from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/science/pi-math-geometry-infinity.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Apple Said to Race to Get Studios Signed Up for New Streaming Service

Apple is said to be is racing to secure movies and TV shows to offer alongside its own original videos and is offering concessions to get deals done by a Friday deadline. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/apple-said-to-race-to-get-studios-signed-up-for-new-streaming-service-2007329

Apple, Other Box Account Users Exposed Sensitive Corporate Data: Adversis

Adversis claims it discovered hundreds of thousands of documents and terabytes of data exposed across hundreds of customers through Box accounts, and this exposure of private content is due to a lesser known feature in Box. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/box-sensitive-corporate-data-exposed-due-to-shared-links-url-guessing-adversis-apple-2006519

Thor: Ragnarok’s Taika Waititi Reportedly Joins Apple’s Time Bandits Series as Co-Writer, Director

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is reportedly set to join Apple’s in-the-works series adaptation of Time Bandits, the 1981 fantasy film co-written, directed and produced by Terry Gilliam. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/taika-waititi-time-bandits-apple-series-director-writer-terry-gilliam-2006203

Redmi Note 7 Gets 'Enhanced Low Light Mode' With MIUI 10.2.7.0 Global Stable Update in India: Reports

Redmi Note 7 has reportedly received a new MIUI Global Stable update in India that brings a dedicated Night mode for better low-light photography. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-miui-10-2-7-0-pfginxm-global-stable-update-night-mode-india-2007333

A NASA Journey to the Moon May Need to Find Another Rocket or Two

By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/science/nasa-space-launch-system.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Looking back and forward: A decade-long quest for a transformative transistor

Transistors have been miniaturized for the past 50 years, but we've reached the point where they can't continue to be scaled any further. Researchers review negative capacitance field-effect transistors, a new device concept that suggests traditional transistors can be made much more efficient by simply adding a thin layer of ferroelectric material. If it works, the same chip could compute far more, yet require less frequent charging of its battery. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313160813.htm

EPA's Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Receives One Millionth Manifest: Saving Industry and States Significant Time and Money

EPA's Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Receives One Millionth Manifest: Saving Industry and States Significant Time and Money Headquarters, Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) WASHINGTON (March 13, 2019) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a significant achievement in modernizing the nation’s cradle-to-grave hazardous waste tracking process, saving valuable time, resources and dollars for industry and states. Published March 13, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Testing the symmetry of space-time by means of atomic clocks

According to Einstein the speed of light is always the same. But according to theoretical models of quantum gravitation, this uniformity of space-time does not apply to particles. Physicists have now tried to detect a change in the uniformity of space-time using two optical Ytterbium clocks. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313143300.htm

Testing the symmetry of space-time by means of atomic clocks

According to Einstein the speed of light is always the same. But according to theoretical models of quantum gravitation, this uniformity of space-time does not apply to particles. Physicists have now tried to detect a change in the uniformity of space-time using two optical Ytterbium clocks. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313143300.htm

Review of noise impacts on marine mammals yields new policy recommendations

Marine mammals are particularly sensitive to noise pollution because they rely on sound for so many essential functions, including communication, navigation, finding food, and avoiding predators. An expert panel has now published a comprehensive assessment of the available science on how noise exposure affects hearing in marine mammals, providing scientific recommendations for noise exposure criteria that could have far-reaching regulatory implications. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313143307.htm

Nano-bot can probe inside human cells

Researchers have built a set of magnetic 'tweezers' that can position a nano-scale bead inside a human cell with unprecedented precision. The nano-bot has already been used to study the properties of cancer cells, and could lead to enhanced diagnosis and treatment. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313140600.htm

Prehistoric Britons rack up food miles for feasts near Stonehenge

Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of the earliest large-scale celebrations in Britain - with people and animals traveling hundreds of miles for prehistoric feasting rituals. The study is the most comprehensive to date and examined the bones of 131 pigs, the prime feasting animals, from four Late Neolithic complexes. Serving the world-famous monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury, the four sites hosted the very first pan-British events. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313140553.htm

ALMA observes the formation sites of solar-system-like planets

Researchers have spotted the formation sites of planets around a young star resembling our sun. Two rings of dust around the star, at distances comparable to the asteroid belt and the orbit of Neptune in our solar system, suggest that we are witnessing the formation of a planetary system similar to our own. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313114726.htm

At 3,836 mph, which way does the air flow?

Aerospace engineers extend classical kinetic theory into high-speed aerodynamics, including hypersonic speed, which begins at 3,836 mph or roughly five times the speed of sound. The new study attempt to solve long-standing problems associated with high-speed aerodynamics. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190312123706.htm

Neural networks predict planet mass

To find out how planets form astrophysicists run complicated and time consuming computer calculations. Scientists have now developed a totally novel approach to speed up this process dramatically. They use deep learning based on artificial neural networks, a method that is well known in image recognition. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313143236.htm

Nano-bot can probe inside human cells

Researchers have built a set of magnetic 'tweezers' that can position a nano-scale bead inside a human cell with unprecedented precision. The nano-bot has already been used to study the properties of cancer cells, and could lead to enhanced diagnosis and treatment. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190313140600.htm