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Rukwa Rift Basin Project names new Cretaceous mammal from East African Rift System

Researchers announced a new species of mammal from the Age of Dinosaurs, representing the most complete mammal from the Cretaceous Period of continental Africa, and providing tantalizing insights into the past diversity of mammals on the planet. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102426.htm
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Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft robots aimed at mimicking biological tissues. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102400.htm
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Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when partnering with government

Collaboration between government and startups could help meet the climate challenge while growing small businesses. Findings could inform discussions on Green New Deal or any 'forward-looking policy package', say researchers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102407.htm
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National Science Foundation presents the President’s FY 2020 budget request

National Science Foundation presents the President’s FY 2020 budget request Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released details of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request to Congress, which includes a proposed level of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). Detailed information will be available on NSF's website . NSF Director France Córdova issued the following statement: Under the President's FY2020 budget request, NSF will ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298028&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 18, 2019 at 10:28PM Read more at nsf.gov
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Students from Brown University Awarded $15,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology Project

Students from Brown University Awarded $15,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology Project Region 01 BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $15,000 in funding for a team of Brown University students through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program. Published March 18, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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Honey as a Pollution Detector? It’s a Sweet Idea

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/science/honey-beehives-pollution-lead.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft robots aimed at mimicking biological tissues. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102400.htm
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Trembling aspen leaves could save future Mars rovers

Researchers have been inspired by the unique movement of trembling aspen leaves, to devise an energy harvesting mechanism that could power weather sensors in hostile environments and could even be a back-up energy supply that could save and extend the life of future Mars rovers. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112018.htm
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How heavy elements come about in the universe

Heavy elements are produced during stellar explosion or on the surfaces of neutron stars through the capture of hydrogen nuclei (protons). This occurs at extremely high temperatures, but at relatively low energies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318111945.htm
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Trembling aspen leaves could save future Mars rovers

Researchers have been inspired by the unique movement of trembling aspen leaves, to devise an energy harvesting mechanism that could power weather sensors in hostile environments and could even be a back-up energy supply that could save and extend the life of future Mars rovers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112018.htm
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Long-distance quantum information exchange -- success at the nanoscale

Researchers have realized the swap of electron spins between distant quantum dots. The discovery is a step towards applications of quantum information, as the dots leave enough room for delicate control electrodes, enabling integration with traditional microelectronics and perhaps, a future quantum computer. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112010.htm
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The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia, such as family members. They found that caregivers wanted the robots to fulfill two major roles: support positive moments shared by caregivers and their loved ones; and lessen caregivers' emotional stress by taking on difficult tasks, such as answering repeated questions and restricting unhealthy food. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102405.htm
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EPA Awards Grants to 21 Student Teams for Innovative Technology Projects

EPA Awards Grants to 21 Student Teams for Innovative Technology Projects Headquarters, Research and Development (ORD) WASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $300,000 in funding for 21 teams of undergraduate and graduate students across the country through its People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) grants program. Published March 18, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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Going Where the Wind Takes It

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/langley/going-where-the-wind-takes-it
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Psychedelic Portraits Made With a Hunk of Beveled Glass

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/psychedelic-portrait-gallery
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Earliest known Mariner's Astrolabe research

Guinness World Records have independently certified an astrolabe excavated from the wreck site of a Portuguese Armada Ship that was part of Vasco da Gama's second voyage to India in 1502-1503 as the oldest in the world, and have separately certified a ship's bell (dated 1498) recovered from the same wreck site also as the oldest in the world. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318084119.htm
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Tecno Camon iSky 3 With Dual Rear Cameras, 3,500mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon iSky 3 is powered by an unnamed quad-core processor and packs 2GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/tecno-camon-isky-3-price-in-india-launch-specifications-2009341
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Tecno Camon iSky 3 With Dual Rear Cameras, 3,500mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon iSky 3 is powered by an unnamed quad-core processor and packs 2GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/tecno-camon-isky-3-price-in-india-launch-specifications-2009341
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Nokia says won 4G rollout contract from Vodafone Idea for multiple circles

Nokia said that it bagged a 4G network rollout deal from Vodafone Idea Limited for multiple service areas. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nokia-says-won-4g-rollout-contract-from-vodafone-idea-for-multiple-circles/68463989?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Space Is Very Big. Some of Its New Explorers Will Be Tiny.

By SHANNON STIRONE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/science/cubesats-marco-mars.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Redmi 7 With 19:9 Display, Snapdragon 632 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 7 price in China is set at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 7,100) for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant, while its 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage option comes at CNY 799 (roughly Rs. 8,200). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-7-price-specifications-features-launch-redmi-note-7-pro-china-2009214
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Apple Watch Detects Irregular Heartbeat in Large Study but More Research Needed

Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes — but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/news/apple-watch-detects-irregular-heartbeat-in-large-study-but-more-research-needed-2009097
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Xiaomi pumps Rs 3,500 crore into India business

Company may use the funds for foray into white goods such as laptops and washing machines. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/xiaomi-pumps-rs-3500-crore-into-india-business/68458080?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Tech Mahindra at work on larger bench of executives for key roles

Firm is creating a larger bench of 200 executives as part of its succession planning to ensure there is no disruption for clients from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/tech-mahindra-at-work-on-larger-bench-of-executives-for-key-roles/68457713?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Vodafone Idea board meet Mar 20 on rights issue

Vodafone Idea has called for a Board meeting on March 20 Wednesday to discuss the rights Issue , whereby the telecom operator plans to raise Rs 25,000 crore . from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vodafone-idea-board-meet-mar-20-on-rights-issue/68457605?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Vivo V15 Pro, Oppo F11 Pro Get Additional Exchange Discounts During Amazon Mobile and Accessories Day Sale

Vivo V15 Pro was notably launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 28,990, whereas the Oppo F11 Pro debuted at a price tag of Rs. 24,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/amazon-mobile-accessories-day-sale-vivo-v15-pro-oppo-f11-pro-oneplus-6t-samsung-galaxy-note-8-discou-2008671
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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone Max M2 to Receive Android Pie Update 'Latest By' April 15

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 was previously due to receive Android Pie last month, while the ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 were scheduled to get the new update in January. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1-m2-delayed-android-pie-update-apology-release-date-april-15-2008615
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