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NASA Invests in 18 Potentially Revolutionary Space Tech Concepts

Smart spacesuits and solar surfing may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but they are just two of the technology concepts NASA has selected for further research as part of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-invests-in-18-potentially-revolutionary-space-tech-concepts

A Gas Could Hint at Signs of Life on Mars. Why Hasn’t a New Spacecraft Found It?

By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/mars-methane-life.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

An Ancient Human Species Lived in This Island Cave

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/homo-luzonensis-philippines-evolution.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New York and New Jersey

EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New York and New Jersey Region 02 NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 26 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. Published April 10, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Approves Water Quality Standards Adopted by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

EPA Approves Water Quality Standards Adopted by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Region 04 ATLANTA (April 10, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has approved the water quality standards (WQS) submitted to EPA by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians under Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(c). Published April 10, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Water that never freezes

Can water reach minus 263 degrees Celsius without turning into ice? Yes it can, say researchers, if it is confined in nanometer-scale lipid channels. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190410114117.htm

Water that never freezes

Can water reach minus 263 degrees Celsius without turning into ice? Yes it can, say researchers, if it is confined in nanometer-scale lipid channels. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190410114117.htm

Falling levels of air pollution drove decline in California's tule fog

The Central Valley's heavy wintertime tule fog -- known for snarling traffic and closing schools -- has been on the decline over the past 30 years, and falling levels of air pollution are the cause, says a new study. The findings help explain the puzzling decades-long rise and fall in the number of 'fog days' affecting the region over the past century. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190410095934.htm

Launching Rockets to Study Auroras

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/launching-rockets-to-study-auroras

Earth’s First Glimpse of a Black Hole

By JONATHAN CORUM from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/10/science/event-horizon-black-hole-images.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

What Is a Black Hole? Here’s Our Guide for Earthlings

By JOANNA KLEIN and DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/what-is-black-hole.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/09/2019

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR)/Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME) Hardware Replacement:  The crew changed the CIR/ACME system from the BRE (Burning Rate Emulator) experiment configuration to the Flame Design experiment configuration. The Flame Design investigation studies the production and control of soot to optimize oxygen-enriched combustion and the design of robust, soot-free flames. Soot can … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/09/iss-daily-summary-report-4092019/

Working together as a 'virtual telescope,' observatories around the world produce first direct images of a black hole

An international team of over 200 astronomers has captured the first direct images of a black hole. They accomplished this remarkable feat by coordinating the power of eight major radio observatories on four continents, to work together as a virtual, Earth-sized telescope. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190410091028.htm

Working together as a 'virtual telescope,' observatories around the world produce first direct images of a black hole

An international team of over 200 astronomers has captured the first direct images of a black hole. They accomplished this remarkable feat by coordinating the power of eight major radio observatories on four continents, to work together as a virtual, Earth-sized telescope. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190410091028.htm

CRISPR-based 'allelic drive' allows genetic editing with selective precision and broad implications

Scientists developed a new version of a gene drive that allows the spread of specific, favorable genetic variants, also known as 'alleles,' throughout a population. The new 'allelic drive' is equipped with a guide RNA that directs CRISPR to cut undesired variants of a gene and replace it with a preferred version. Using a word processing analogy, CRISPR-based gene drives allow scientists to edit sentences of genetic information, while the new allelic drive offers letter-by-letter editing. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409172038.htm

Astronomers capture first image of a black hole

Astronomers capture first image of a black hole The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) -- a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration -- was designed to capture images of a black hole. Today, in coordinated press conferences across the globe, EHT researchers reveal that they have succeeded, unveiling the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298276&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published April 10, 2019 at 06:37PM Read more at nsf.gov

Nubia Red Magic 3, Alpha Smartwatch, Nubia Pods to Launch in India in May

The Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone hasn’t been announced yet, while the Nubia Alpha smartwatch and the Nubia Pods wireless earbuds both, were launched at MWC 2019. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nubia-redmi-magic-3-alpha-smartwatch-pods-india-launch-may-2021059

'Cthulhu' fossil reconstruction reveals monstrous relative of modern sea cucumbers

An exceptionally preserved fossil from Herefordshire in the UK has given new insights into the early evolution of sea cucumbers. Paleontologists from the UK and USA created a 3D computer reconstruction of the 430-million-year-old fossil and identified it as a new species. They named it Sollasina cthulhu due to its resemblance to monsters from the Cthulhu universe created by author H.P. Lovecraft. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409192148.htm

iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, Realme U1, and Others to Get Discounts, Offers During Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale From April 11

Amazon will also offer additional exchange discounts on the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, LG V40, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo Nex, and other models. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-iphone-x-r-samsung-galaxy-s9-realme-u1-redmi-6-pro-6a-discounts-offers-amazon-fab-phones-2021021

iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, Realme U1, and Others to Get Discounts, Offers During Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale From April 11

Amazon will also offer additional exchange discounts on the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, LG V40, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo Nex, and other models. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-iphone-x-r-samsung-galaxy-s9-realme-u1-redmi-6-pro-6a-discounts-offers-amazon-fab-phones-2021021

Redmi Pro 2 Render Showing Pop-Up Selfie Camera Refuted by Redmi Exec; Redmi Y3 With 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera Suggested

Redmi Pro 2 with a Snapdragon 855 SoC is speculated to debut as the new flagship model by the Redmi brand. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-pro-2-pop-up-selfie-camera-denied-snapdragon-855-flagship-redmi-y3-s3-launch-suggested-2021004

China Mobile Phone Shipments Fell 6 Percent in March as Economy Slows: CAICT

The shipments dropped to 28.4 million units in March from 30.2 million units in March 2018, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) said. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/china-mobile-phone-shipments-fell-6-percent-in-march-as-economy-slows-caict-2020960

First Photo of a Black Hole May Be Revealed. Here’s How to Follow the Announcement.

By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/science/black-hole-picture.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

China Mobile Phone Shipments Fell 6 Percent in March as Economy Slows: CAICT

The shipments dropped to 28.4 million units in March from 30.2 million units in March 2018, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) said. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/china-mobile-phone-shipments-fell-6-percent-in-march-as-economy-slows-caict-2020960

Stuffcool Monty Wireless Earphones Review

At Rs. 1,999, the Stuffcool Monty is an affordable entry point into wireless listening, but how does it perform? We review the earphones to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/stuffcool-monty-wireless-earphones-review-price-india-2017214

Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition With Side-Swing Selfie Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno price starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,900), while Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition comes with a starting price of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 41,200). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-reno-10x-zoom-edition-launch-price-cny-2999-10x-optical-zoom-specifications-features-2020879

Airtel refarms 3G spectrum for 4G in 9 circles; working with content players to improve streaming

Bharti Airtel, India's second largest telco has started refarming liberalised spectrum in 2100 Mhz band in 9 circles to use it for 4G services as it plans to gradually shift from 3G services in India. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-refarms-3g-spectrum-for-4g-in-9-circles-working-with-content-players-to-improve-streaming/68808515?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Gameplay Reveal Date Confirmed

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order is the next Star Wars game from EA. Slated for a holiday 2019 release date, EA teased the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order reveal would take place during Star Wars Celebration Chicago. This would put the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order gameplay reveal date as April 13. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-gameplay-reveal-date-confirmed-2020814

Virtual reality offers benefits for Parkinson's disease patients

Researchers are reporting early success with a new tool to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and potentially decrease falls with high-tech help: virtual reality. After practicing with a virtual reality system for six weeks, people with Parkinson's disease demonstrated improved obstacle negotiation and balance along with more confidence navigating around obstacles in their path. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409162815.htm

Industrial 3D printing goes skateboarding

Plastic pulled from the waste stream can find new use with the Gigabot X, an open source industrial 3D printer. A team shows how three Gigabot-printed sporting goods -- skateboard decks, kayak paddles and snowshoes -- can help burgeoning makerspaces and fab labs economically sustain their 3D printing centers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409153639.htm

Shrinking the carbon footprint of a chemical in everyday objects

Chemical engineers have devised an alternative approach to synthesizing epoxides, a type of chemical that is found in many products, including plastics, pharmaceuticals and textiles. Their approach could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by current manufacturing techniques. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409153626.htm

Using bacteria to protect roads from deicer deterioration

Special bacteria that help form limestone and marble could soon have a new job on a road crew. Recent research shows how the bacteria, called Sporosarcina pasteurii, can be used to prevent the road degradation caused by ice-melting salt. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409135831.htm

Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology

A groundbreaking scientific collaboration is harnessing technology used to study the luminosity of stars, to carry out detailed monitoring of orangutan populations in Borneo. Researchers came together to examine better ways of detecting the great apes in the Bornean forest canopy, by using drones fitted with thermal-imaging cameras. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409083245.htm

Potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement

New research has shown that combining natural rubber with bioplastic in a novel way results in a much stronger replacement for plastic, one that is already capturing the interest of companies looking to shrink their environmental footprints. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409083223.htm

U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada

U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada Region 09 SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 21 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. Published April 09, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Huawei P30 Lite First Impressions

Huawei P30 Lite packs three rear cameras and has an eye-catching design. It has been launched in India starting at Rs. 19,990. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/huawei-p30-lite-first-impressions-india-price-specifications-features-2020701

RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds Review

RHA’s entry into the truly wireless space gives it a boost, and the Rs. 14,999 TrueConnect earbuds look promising. We review to find out if they live up to the promise. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/rha-trueconnect-true-wireless-earbuds-review-india-price-2013466

Boat Rockerz 400 Review

Boat Rockerz 400 are an affordable pair of Bluetooth headphones priced at Rs. 1,499 but are these worth buying? Read our review to find out from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/boat-rockerz-400-review-india-price-2009739

OnePlus 6T, Honor Play, Honor 8X, and Others to Receive Discounts During Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Starting April 11

OnePlus 6T during Amazon's Fab Phones Fest sale will be available with a price tag as low as Rs. 33,499. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-honor-play-8x-8c-7c-price-discounts-iphone-xr-offers-amazon-fab-phones-fest-sale-india-2020749

Samsung Galaxy A80, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A40 Launch Expected Today: How to Watch Live Stream, What to Expect

Samsung Galaxy A80, Galaxy A70, and Galaxy A40 are expected to be unveiled at the company's Galaxy A-series event in Bangkok, Milan, and Sao Paulo today. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a80-a70-a40-launch-how-to-watch-live-stream-what-to-expect-2020624

Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB RAM Variant, Redmi Note 7 to Go on Sale Today via Flipkart, Mi.com: Check Offers, Price

Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 16,999, and is going on sale for the first time in India today. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-6gb-ram-128gb-storage-variant-flipkart-mi-com-sale-april-10-2020632

Huawei P30 Lite First Impressions

Huawei P30 Lite packs three rear cameras and has an eye-catching design. It has been launched in India starting at Rs. 19,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/huawei-p30-lite-first-impressions-india-price-specifications-features-2020701

Hungary sees Huawei as strategic partner despite security concerns

Hungary sees Huawei as strategic partner despite security concerns from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hungary-sees-huawei-as-strategic-partner-despite-security-concerns/68804932?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

OnePlus 6T, Honor Play, Honor 8X, and Others to Receive Discounts During Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Starting April 11

OnePlus 6T during Amazon's Fab Phones Fest sale will be available with a price tag as low as Rs. 33,499. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-6t-honor-play-8x-8c-7c-price-discounts-iphone-xr-offers-amazon-fab-phones-fest-sale-india-2020749

PUBG Mobile Has 50 Million Players in India, But It's Far From Perfect for E-Sports, Says Top Organiser

PUBG Mobile may be the most popular game in India, but it's far from being viable for e-sports claims Cobx Gaming founder Rajdip Gupta. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pubg-mobile-india-series-csgo-dota-2-cobx-master-2019-rajdip-gupta-2019622

Netflix Removes AirPlay Support From iOS App, Blames 'Technical Limitations'

Netflix has suddenly withdrawn support for Apple's AirPlay, a feature that let people watching Netflix on their iPads and iPhones to instantly play the content on their TVs. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/netflix-removes-airplay-support-from-ios-app-blames-technical-limitations-2019517

Everyday enzymes, now grown in plants

Whether we know it or not, enzymes play a role in a range of everyday products, from orange juice to denim jeans. Using his innovative plant-based platform and a new startup company, researchers are transforming how these enzymes are made, resulting in cheaper and more environmentally friendly products. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409153633.htm

EPA, USDA, and FDA Unveil Formal Strategy to Reduce Food Waste, Bring State and Local Partners Together to Increase Collaboration

EPA, USDA, and FDA Unveil Formal Strategy to Reduce Food Waste, Bring State and Local Partners Together to Increase Collaboration Headquarters, Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) WASHINGTON (April 9, 2019) — Today, as part of the Trump Administration’s Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Published April 09, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Illinois

U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Illinois Region 05 Chicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 17 Illinois organizations as ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. Published April 09, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Are brown dwarfs failed stars or super-planets?

Brown dwarfs fill the 'gap' between stars and the much smaller planets. But how they originate has yet to be fully explained. Astronomers may now be able to answer that question. They discovered that the star v Ophiuchi in the Milky Way is being orbited by two brown dwarfs, which in all probability formed along with the star from a gas and dust disk. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409135813.htm