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Look What the Cat Dragged In: Parasites

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/science/cats-outdoors-viruses.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

‘Partly Alive’: Scientists Revive Cells in Brains From Dead Pigs

By GINA KOLATA from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/science/brain-dead-pigs.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Why lightning often strikes twice

Scientists have used the LOFAR radio telescope to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail. Their work reveals that the negative charges inside a thundercloud are not discharged all in a single flash, but are in part stored alongside the leader channel at Interruptions, inside structures which the researchers have called needles. This may cause a repeated discharge to the ground. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417132728.htm

Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence

Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's solid inner core. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417130007.htm

Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence

Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's solid inner core. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417130007.htm

NASA, Blue Origin Agreement Signals Rocketing Growth of Commercial Space

Officials from NASA and the private space company Blue Origin have signed an agreement that grants the company use of a historic test stand as the agency focuses on returning to the Moon and on to Mars, and America’s commercial space industry continues to grow. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-blue-origin-agreement-signals-rocketing-growth-of-commercial-space

Green plastic production made easy

A one-step method enables scalable and more environmentally friendly production of plant-derived plastic monomers, paving the way towards the mass production of a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417102835.htm

World-record quantum computing

A world-record result in reducing errors in semiconductor electron 'spin qubits', a type of building block for quantum computers, has been achieved. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417102825.htm

Five planets revealed after 20 years of observation

To confirm the presence of a planet, it is necessary to wait until it has made one or more revolutions around its star. This can take from a few days for the closest to the star to decades for the furthest away. Only a telescope dedicated to the search for exoplanets can carry out such measurements over such long periods of time, which is the case of the EULER telescope of UNIGE. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417102747.htm

Biosensor 'bandage' collects and analyzes sweat

Like other biofluids, sweat contains a wealth of information about what's going on inside the body. However, collecting the fluid for analysis, usually by dripping or absorbing it from the skin's surface, can be time-consuming and messy. Now, researchers have developed a bandage-like biosensor that both collects and -- in conjunction with a smart phone -- analyzes sweat. The device could someday help diagnose diseases. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417102737.htm

Lessons learnt from the drift analysis of MH370 plane crash debris

The Boeing 777 of Malaysia Airlines (MH370) has been missing for over five years. The extensive, costly, but unsuccessful search operations have stopped. Scientists have helped by providing insights on the most probable crash site based on debris from the aircraft. In a new study, scientists synthesize what they have learnt and propose strategies for optimizing future interdisciplinary work of this kind. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417102731.htm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/16/2019

ElectroMagnetic Levitator (EML) Lens Swap: The crew changed the measurement mode of the EML High Speed Camera to RECAL mode in support of ongoing ops. The EML is a multi-user facility designed for containerless materials processing in space. It supports research in the areas of meta-stable states and phases along with the measurement of high-accurate … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/16/iss-daily-summary-report-4162019/

Samsung Galaxy A60, Galaxy A40s With Triple Rear Cameras, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A60 price is set at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,700), while the Galaxy A40s is priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,600). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a60-a40s-price-cny-1999-galaxy-launch-specifications-features-2024647

How to defend the Earth from asteroids

The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417084607.htm

Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'

Researchers have developed a conductive ink made from a special type of material they discovered, called MXene, that was used by the researchers to print components for electronic devices. The ink is additive-free, which means it can print the finished devices in one step without any special finishing treatments. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417084556.htm

Sound One X60 Review

Priced at Rs. 1,990, the Sound One X60 is one of the most affordable in-ear headsets with Bluetooth connectivity. We review it to find out whether it’s worth your money. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/sound-one-x60-review-india-price-2023434

Northrop Grumman Engineers Load Final Cargo for Cygnus Launch

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/northrop-grumman-engineers-load-final-cargo-for-cygnus-launch

How to defend the Earth from asteroids

The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417084607.htm

Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'

Researchers have developed a conductive ink made from a special type of material they discovered, called MXene, that was used by the researchers to print components for electronic devices. The ink is additive-free, which means it can print the finished devices in one step without any special finishing treatments. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417084556.htm

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy J5 Prime Start Receiving April Security Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A8 (2018), and Galaxy J5 Prime are getting April 2019 Android Security Patch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a5-galaxy-a8-galaxy-j5-prime-april-security-patch-android-update-2024627

NASA Announces First Flight, Record-Setting Mission

NASA and its International Space Station partners have set a new schedule and new crew assignments that will include the first flight of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, an extended stay for NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan, and a record-setting flight for NASA astronaut Christina Koch. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-announces-first-flight-record-setting-mission

Switzerland to monitor potential health risks posed by 5G networks

Switzerland will introduce a monitoring system to assuage concerns about the potential health impact of fifth-generation (5G) mobile frequency emissions from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/switzerland-to-monitor-potential-health-risks-posed-by-5g-networks/68923548?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Oppo Fantastic Day Sale: Oppo F11 Pro, F9 Pro, R17 Pro, More Phones Listed With Offers on Paytm and Amazon.in

Oppo A3s, Oppo A7, Oppo A5, Oppo F9 Pro, Oppo F11 Pro, Oppo R17, and Oppo R17 Pro are listed with exchange offers and no-cost EMI on Paytm and Amazon.in. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oppo-fantastic-day-sale-amazon-paytm-f11-f9-pro-r17-pro-a3-a5-a7-2024576

Phones With Snapdragon 855: New and Upcoming Mobiles With Qualcomm's Flagship SoC

Snapdragon 855 is based on Kryo 485 cores and is claimed to bring a performance improvement of 45 percent over its predecessor. Here's the list of mobiles with Snapdragon 855. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/phones-with-snapdragon-855-new-and-upcoming-mobiles-with-qualcomms-flagship-soc-2023798

Fortnite 8.40 Patch Notes Reveal Air Royale, Food Fight Deep Fried Limited Time Modes

This week's Fortnite update for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC adds two Limited Time Modes or LTMs as they're known. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-8-40-patch-notes-air-royale-food-fight-deep-fried-limited-time-modes-2024471

Fortnite 8.40 Patch Notes Reveal Air Royale, Food Fight Deep Fried Limited Time Modes

This week's Fortnite update for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC adds two Limited Time Modes or LTMs as they're known. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-8-40-patch-notes-air-royale-food-fight-deep-fried-limited-time-modes-2024471

Fortnite 8.40 Patch Notes Reveal Air Royale, Food Fight Deep Fried Limited Time Modes

This week's Fortnite update for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC adds two Limited Time Modes or LTMs as they're known. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/fortnite-8-40-patch-notes-air-royale-food-fight-deep-fried-limited-time-modes-2024471

Redmi Note 7 Pro Starts Receiving New MIUI 10 Update in India, Camera Improvements and March Security Patch in Tow

Redmi Note 7 Pro update brings a host of camera enhancements like sharpness improvements in both 48-megapixel and 12-megapixel modes. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-miui-10-global-stable-rom-v10-2-8-0-pfhinxm-update-india-camera-improvements-march-2024398

Google Play Store Testing Simultaneous App Downloads, Updates: Report

Perhaps the most annoying thing about updating and downloading apps on Android is set to improve; Google Play Store could finally allow simultaneous updates and downloads. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-play-store-testing-simultaneous-app-downloads-updates-report-2024323

Wipro hires forensic firm to probe cyberattack

IT company confirms zero-day attack, could be liable for damages if client information found to be compromised. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/wipro-hires-forensic-firm-to-probe-cyberattack/68915797?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Poland to hold off blanket ban on Huawei 5G gear due to cost concerns

Poland to hold off blanket ban on Huawei 5G gear due to cost concerns from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/poland-to-hold-off-blanket-ban-on-huawei-5g-gear-due-to-cost-concerns/68915592?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Honor 20i Launch Set for Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Specifications, and More

Honor 20i specifications have already been revealed, thus Wednesday's launch event will essentially be a price reveal for the smartphone. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/honor-20i-launch-april-17-magicbook-how-to-watch-live-stream-price-specifications-2024198

Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Sale Set for Today, via Flipkart and Mi.com

The Redmi Note 7 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB/ 32GB variant, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-april-17-open-sale-flipkart-mi-com-india-price-specifications-2024196

Mass Production of iPhone Models to Start in India, Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou Says

Gou said the iPhone will go into mass production in India this year, a shift for the largest assembler of Apple’s handsets that has long concentrated production in China. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/foxconn-terry-gou-comments-on-iphone-india-mass-production-2023382

Tinder Beats Netflix to Become Top Revenue Earning App in Q1 2019: Sensor Tower

People across the globe spent $19.5 billion on the Apple App Store and Google Play in the first quarter of 2019, according to a new report from Sensor Tower. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/tinder-beats-netflix-to-become-top-revenue-earning-app-in-q1-2019-sensor-tower-2023164

iPhone XR, Realme 2 Pro, Oppo F9 Pro, Realme U1, Nokia 6.1, and Other Mobiles That Got More Affordable This Month

iPhone XR, Realme 2 Pro, Realme U1, Oppo F9 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus are some of the mobiles phone that received a price cut in India in April 2019. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/iphone-xr-realme-2-pro-u1-oppo-f9-pro-price-in-india-nokia-6-1-plus-7-1-1-2-1-mobiles-2022665

Thomson 40-inch 4K HDR Smart LED TV Review

Thomson UD9 ticks all the boxes when it comes to specifications and features, but how does this 40-inch TV perform? Find out in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/reviews/thomson-40-inch-4k-hdr-smart-led-tv-review-flipkart-india-40th1000-price-2021294

Huawei P30 Pro Review

Huawei P30 Pro has four rear cameras including a pathbreaking 5X optical zoom telephoto unit. Does that make it today's top flagship phone? Read our Huawei P30 Pro review to find out. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/huawei-p30-pro-review-india-price-2022605

Windows 10 May 2019 Update Now Available to Download Through Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool

Microsoft is deliberately rolling the Windows 10 May 2019 update out slowly in order to avoid problems, but you can grab it manually right now if you want. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/windows-10-may-2019-update-download-microsoft-media-creation-tool-2023216

Want black women students to stay in STEM? Help them find role models who look like them

Representation matters for Black women college students when it comes to belonging in rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, according to a new study. Having role models who share their racial identity is vital to signaling a sense of belonging for women of color college students. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416170914.htm

Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment

Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity. However, when their concentrations become too high, inflammation and tissue damage can occur. Engineers have now developed and tested a new drug-delivery system that senses high oxidant levels and responds by administering just the right amount of antioxidant to restore this delicate balance. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416152300.htm

Sleep Apnea: Oral appliance could help you (and your partner) sleep better

Researchers measured a novel treatment for sleep apnea and found positive results. By measuring patients lying down flat, the researchers stimulated sleep conditions and measured the patient's airways using 3D imaging. The study confirmed that the treatment is effective at opening the airways and warrants further collaboration between dentists and doctors in treatment of sleep apnea. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416093729.htm

U.S. EPA settles with Bay Area auto aftermarket parts manufacturer for selling pollution-control bypass equipment

U.S. EPA settles with Bay Area auto aftermarket parts manufacturer for selling pollution-control bypass equipment Region 09 UNION CITY – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Advance Manufacturing Group U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and distributor doing business as OBX Racing Sports, for violating the Clean Air Act. Published April 16, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Potential effects of large-scale projects designed to offset Earth's changing climate

Climate engineering research is too focused on specific aspects of individual projects, argues an expert. She believes broader studies about the impacts of these efforts will have on other Earth system variables. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416145219.htm

New form of laser for sound

The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for work with pulsed lasers. Now scientists have created a different kind of laser -- a laser for sound, using the optical tweezer technique invented by Ashkin. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416143730.htm

New form of laser for sound

The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for work with pulsed lasers. Now scientists have created a different kind of laser -- a laser for sound, using the optical tweezer technique invented by Ashkin. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416143730.htm

NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes

On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416143550.htm

NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes

On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416143550.htm

CubeSats prove their worth for scientific missions

Only a few years ago, the astronomy and heliophysics communities were skeptical about whether CubeSats could reliably obtain scientific data. But these breadloaf-size satellites have proven their ability to return useful data. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416132137.htm

Roadmap for AI in medical imaging

Researchers are examining applications for diagnostic medical imaging, identifying knowledge gaps and developing a roadmap to prioritize research needs. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190416132134.htm