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Bacteria could become a future source of electricity

In recent years, researchers have tried to capture the electrical current that bacteria generate through their own metabolism. So far, however, the transfer of the current from the bacteria to a receiving electrode has not been efficient at all. Now, researchers have achieved a slightly more efficient transfer of electrical current. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190326132712.htm

Listening to the quantum vacuum

Since the historic finding of gravitational waves from two black holes colliding over a billion light years away was made in 2015, physicists are advancing knowledge about the limits on the precision of the measurements that will help improve the next generation of tools and technology used by gravitational wave scientists. Physicists have now measured quantum ''back action'' in the audio band at room temperature. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190326105730.htm

Listening to the quantum vacuum

Since the historic finding of gravitational waves from two black holes colliding over a billion light years away was made in 2015, physicists are advancing knowledge about the limits on the precision of the measurements that will help improve the next generation of tools and technology used by gravitational wave scientists. Physicists have now measured quantum ''back action'' in the audio band at room temperature. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190326105730.htm

New virtual reality tool allows you to see the world through the eyes of a tiny primate

Imagine that you live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, you're a pint-sized primate with enormous eyes and you look a little like Gizmo from the movie, 'Gremlins.' You're a tarsier -- a nocturnal animal whose giant eyes provide you with exceptional visual sensitivity, enabling a predatory advantage. A new virtual reality (VR) software, Tarsier Goggles, simulates a tarsier's vision and illustrates the adaptive advantage of this animal's oversized eyes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325164228.htm

Earth's deep mantle flows dynamically

As ancient ocean floors plunge over 1,000 km into the Earth's deep interior, they cause hot rock in the lower mantle to flow much more dynamically than previously thought, finds a new study. The discovery answers long-standing questions on the nature and mechanisms of mantle flow in the inaccessible part of deep Earth. This is key to understanding how quickly Earth is cooling, and the dynamic evolution of our planet and others in the solar system. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325122019.htm

What Termites Can Teach Us About Cooling Our Buildings

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/science/termite-nest-ventilation.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Sony A6400 Mirrorless Camera Review

Sony A6400 boasts of impressive autofocus performance and even has a flip-up display for shooting selfies. But does it offer good value at a starting price of Rs. 75,990? Read out review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/reviews/sony-a6400-review-price-india-mirrorless-camera-2010503

Huawei P30 Pro With 5x Optical Zoom, 4,200mAh Battery Launched Alongside Huawei P30: Price, Specifications

Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei P20 smartphones feature Kirin 980 SoC, full-HD+ screens, Android Pie with EMUI 9.1, and more. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-pro-price-launch-specifications-features-optical-zoom-battery-2013204

ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/25/2019

Materials Science Laboratory (MSL): The crew opened the Gas Supply Drawer valve on the Material Science Research Rack (MSRR)/MSL which is used for basic materials research in the microgravity environment of the ISS. The MSL can accommodate and support diverse Experiment Modules. In this way, many material types, such as metals, alloys, polymers, semiconductors, ceramics, … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/03/25/iss-daily-summary-report-3252019/

Long Before Selfies and Memes, People Wanted to Share Pics

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/photography-sharing-gallery

Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Hot-Fire Test

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/orion-launch-abort-system-attitude-control-motor-hot-fire-test

Detroit: Become Human, Beyond Two Souls, and Heavy Rain PC System Requirements Announced

Thanks to the store pages for Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain, and Beyond Two Souls that are now live on the Epic Games Store, here's the PC specifications you'll need. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/detroit-become-human-beyond-two-souls-and-heavy-rain-pc-system-requirements-announced-2013226

Doom Eternal, Rage 2, Fallout 76, and Other Bethesda Games are Coming to Steam

Doom Eternal, Rage 2, Fallout 76, Wolfenstein Cyberpilot, and Wolfenstein Youngblood are coming to Steam as well as Bethesda's own launcher. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/doom-eternal-rage-2-fallout-76-wolfenstein-youngblood-cyberpilot-steam-release-date-pc-2013202

Huawei P30, P30 Pro Set to Launch in Paris: Price, Specifications, and Other Live Updates

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are all set to be unveiled at the Chinese telecom giant’s press event today in Paris. Huawei event will start at 2:00pm CET (6:30pm IST). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-price-p30-pro-specifications-live-updates-event-paris-2013193

True Balance Launches ‘Pay Later’ Option for Bills and Recharges: Here’s How It Works

True Balance says that the new feature allows users to pay bills by paying a 5 percent service fee in the beginning, and the rest within 14 days. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/true-balance-pay-later-feature-launched-credit-14-days-service-fee-2013186

Redmi Phone to Integrate Xiaomi's 100W Super Charge Turbo Tech, Can Fully Charge 4,000mAh Battery in 17 Minutes

Xiaomi's 100W Super Charge Turbo Technology manages to charge a 4,000mAh smartphone fully in just 17 minutes. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-100w-super-charge-turbo-technology-announced-redmi-phone-mass-production-2013131

Samsung Galaxy Apps Store Gets ‘Make for India’ Makeover With Support for 12 Indian Languages, Lifts Log-In Requirement

Samsung Galaxy Apps Store has gained support for 12 Indian languages to boost content discovery, aside from ending the log-in requirement for users. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/samsung-galaxy-apps-store-12-indian-languages-make-for-india-2013109

Trai receives DoT reference, to start consultation on 4G allocation to BSNL, MTNL soon

The department of telecom (DoT) has finally sought views on the allocation of the fourth generation or 4G airwaves to the two public sector telcos— Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) from the sector regulator which is planning to start consultation process soon. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/trai-receives-dot-reference-to-start-consultation-on-4g-allocation-to-bsnl-mtnl-soon/68579152?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei 'thanks' Apple and CEO Tim Cook for 'special event'

Huawei is all set to launch its flagship P30 series of smartphones today (March 26). from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-thanks-apple-and-ceo-tim-cook-for-special-event/68578025?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Samsung Galaxy A20e Purportedly Receives Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Certifications, Launch Appears Imminent

Samsung Galaxy A20e is expected to debut at the April 10 launch event that is taking place in Bangkok, Milan, and Sao Paulo. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a20e-bluetooth-sig-wi-fi-alliance-certifications-specifications-2013009

Redmi Note 7 Pro Exclusive to India, China, Xiaomi Executive Confirms

Xiaomi's Regional Director for Southeast Asia, John Chen said that the Redmi Note 7 Pro won't launch outside China and India, due to 'product strategy'. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-no-international-launch-china-india-exclusive-john-chen-confirms-2012993

Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 Beta Update, Stable Update Imminent

In February, the company took registrations for testing the Android Pie beta update on the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and it is now finally rolling out the first update. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-5-pro-android-pie-update-miui-10-9-3-25-closed-beta-rom-xiaomi-2012967

Apple Music App for Android Update Brings Chromebook Support, Better ‘Browse’ Tab

Apple Music works best on Apple devices, but users on Android have the option to stream music on the service as well. That experience will get better with a new update. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-music-app-for-android-update-brings-chromebook-support-better-browse-tab-2012922

Apple Music App for Android Update Brings Chromebook Support, Better ‘Browse’ Tab

Apple Music works best on Apple devices, but users on Android have the option to stream music on the service as well. That experience will get better with a new update. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-music-app-for-android-update-brings-chromebook-support-better-browse-tab-2012922

Spinning Water Droplets That Defy Physics

By JAMES GORMAN and CHRISTOPHER WHITWORTH from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/video/science/100000006415939/spinning-water-droplets-that-defy-physics.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

This Water Drop, It’s the Greatest Dancer

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/science/water-droplets-dance.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Pre-Installed Android Apps Can Be a Privacy Nightmare, Study Finds

An independent study has shown that what personal information can be collected by pre-installed apps on new Android mobile devices is expansive and faces little oversight. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/pre-installed-android-apps-can-be-a-privacy-nightmare-study-finds-2012883

When Sky & Telescope Had No Limit

By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/science/astronomy-magazine-telescope.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Nokia X71 With Hole-Punch Display to Launch on April 2; Might Debut Globally as Nokia 8.1 Plus

HMD Global is all set to launch the Nokia X71 on April 2 in Taiwan featuring a hole-punch display, which might debut globally as Nokia 8.1 Plus. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-x71-nokia-8-1-plus-hole-punch-display-launch-hmd-global-2012859

Samsung Galaxy A70 With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, 4,500mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with a large 6.7-inch display with 20:9 aspect ratio, a triple rear camera setup, and a large 4,500mAh battery. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a70-launched-price-specifications-features-2012855

Apple TV+ Stresses on ‘Great Storytellers’ to Make Up for Other Absences

Apple has finally announced its plans for a new subscription-based video streaming service — Apple TV+ — which will be available globally in over 100 countries, including India, in autumn 2019. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/features/apple-tv-plus-streaming-service-shows-trailer-launch-date-2012819

NASA Cancels First All-Female Spacewalk Over Spacesuit Sizes

By JACEY FORTIN and KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/science/female-spacewalk-canceled.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Huawei P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price and Specifications

Huawei is all set to launch the flagship P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite smartphones at an event in Paris today. Here’s how to watch the live stream. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-p30-p30-pro-launch-live-stream-specifications-price-expected-2012631

Duke University to Pay $112.5 Million to Settle Claims of Research Misconduct

By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/science/duke-settlement-research.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

EPA update on Bonita Peak Superfund site water treatment plant and sampling data

EPA update on Bonita Peak Superfund site water treatment plant and sampling data Region 08 DENVER -- Today, EPA released preliminary water quality sampling data related to the temporary shutdown of the Interim Water Treatment Plant at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site at Gladstone, Colorado. Published March 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Duke University to Pay $112.5 Million to Settle Claims of Research Misconduct

By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/science/duke-university-to-pay-112-5-million-to-settle-claims-of-research-misconduct.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

New virtual reality tool allows you to see the world through the eyes of a tiny primate

Imagine that you live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, you're a pint-sized primate with enormous eyes and you look a little like Gizmo from the movie, 'Gremlins.' You're a tarsier -- a nocturnal animal whose giant eyes provide you with exceptional visual sensitivity, enabling a predatory advantage. A new virtual reality (VR) software, Tarsier Goggles, simulates a tarsier's vision and illustrates the adaptive advantage of this animal's oversized eyes. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325164228.htm

EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure

EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S. Published March 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure

EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S. Published March 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

NASA Updates Spacewalk Assignments, Announces Final Preview Briefing

With the first in a series of three spacewalks successfully completed at the International Space Station, NASA has updated astronaut assignments for the remaining two spacewalks and will preview the third in an upcoming news conference on NASA Television and the agency’s website. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-updates-spacewalk-assignments-announces-final-preview-briefing

Proposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and South Portland, Maine Facility

Proposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and South Portland, Maine Facility Region 01 BOSTON – A South Portland, Maine, facility that stores oil and asphalt will see a reduction in the amount of emissions it is allowed as a result of an agreement reached with federal agencies. Published March 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Commercial hybrid-electric aircraft, reduced carbon emissions

Although we're still a long way from commercial airplanes powered by a combination of fossil fuel and batteries, a recent feasibility study explored fuel/battery configurations and the energy lifecycle to learn the trade-offs needed to yield the greatest reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325130524.htm

Apple TV+ Is Apple's Latest Service, Designed to Compete With Netflix

Apple announced a new streaming service, Apple TV Plus, which will house its original shows and movies and could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/apple-tv-plus-is-latest-apple-service-designed-to-compete-with-netflix-2012724

A Colonial-Era Cemetery Resurfaces in Philadelphia

By JENNIFER PINKOWSKI and BRYAN ANSELM from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/science/colonial-cemetery-philadelphia-archaeology.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Matter waves and quantum splinters

Physicists have shown that shaking ultracold Bose-Einstein condensates can cause them to either divide into uniform segments or shatter into unpredictable splinters, depending on the frequency of the shaking. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325151038.htm

Matter waves and quantum splinters

Physicists have shown that shaking ultracold Bose-Einstein condensates can cause them to either divide into uniform segments or shatter into unpredictable splinters, depending on the frequency of the shaking. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190325151038.htm

Dredging to begin next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New York

Dredging to begin next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New York Region 02 Albany, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that dredging will begin in April to clean up sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York. Published March 25, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more