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Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429125350.htm

Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429125350.htm

New charge transfer and separation process

Scientists have discovered a new charge transfer and separation process named Twisted Intramolecular Charge Shuttle (TICS), paving a new avenue for chemists to construct unique and useful fluorescent probes in a wide range of chemical families of fluorophores. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429125452.htm

EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico

EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico Region 02 EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico  Free Workshops to be Held in San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez  Published April 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429111853.htm

Filaments and fibers three times finer than a human hair

Experts have discovered that there is a moment at which a polymer in liquid state -- specifically one that has been worked from polyethylene glycol, which is widely used in industry -- shows greater elasticity that, instead of breaking up and forming drops, the liquid experiences a stretching which causes filaments to be formed. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429111859.htm

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429111853.htm

Opportunity's Final Traverse Map

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/opportunitys-final-traverse-map

Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space

Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of the black hole in different directions. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429111755.htm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/26/2019

SpX-17 Launch Status:  SpX-17 is now scheduled to launch on Wednesday, May 1 with capture/berthing on Saturday, May 4. Rodent Research-12 (RR-12): The crew restocked all four Rodent Habitats by adding new food bars, and cleaning the interior lid and camera lenses. The access unit was also cleaned. Rodent Research-12, Tetanus Antibody Response by B … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/26/iss-daily-summary-report-4262019/

Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space

Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of the black hole in different directions. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429111755.htm

Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells

A team has succeeded in producing inorganic perovskite thin films at moderate temperatures using co-evaporation - making post-tempering at high temperatures unnecessary. The process makes it much easier to produce thin-film solar cells from this material. In comparison to metal-organic hybrid perovskites, inorganic perovskites are more thermally stable. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429104723.htm

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429095044.htm

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429095038.htm

Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket

Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive space blanket that gives users the ability to control their temperature. The innovation is detailed in a study published today in Nature Communications. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429095053.htm

Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide

The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better results. When potassium bromide molecules arrange themselves between graphene and copper, it results in electronic decoupling. This alters the electrical properties of the graphene produced, bringing them closer to pure graphene. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429095050.htm

Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190429095058.htm

OnePlus 7 Dual Rear Camera Setup, Notchless Display Seemingly Featured in a Music Video; OnePlus 7 Pro With Triple Rear Camera Allegedly Surfaced

OnePlus 7 has been teased by Indian singer Neha Bhasin ahead of its May 14 launch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7-pro-dual-camera-notchless-display-music-video-neha-bhasin-2030305

4G speeds improving in India but not as quickly as it should: Ookla

Global network intelligence player Ookla sees 4G speeds improving in India, however, not as quickly as preferred. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/4g-speeds-improving-in-india-but-not-as-quickly-as-it-should-ookla/69096217?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Android Q May Bring Contextual Action Buttons, Native Scrollable Screenshots Support Won’t Be Included

Android Q notification shade may offer a Chrome button for links, and a Twitter button for tweets. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/android-q-contextual-actions-buttons-notifications-search-text-selection-scrollable-screenshots-2030187

Google Hasn’t Updated Android Version Distribution Numbers in 6 Months, and That’s Bad

Google used to update its Android distribution numbers every month, but we haven’t seen new numbers in the last six months. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-hasn-t-updated-android-version-distribution-numbers-in-6-months-and-that-s-bad-2030171

Britain's FM urges caution over Huawei role in 5G network

The company faces push back in some Western markets over fears Beijing could spy on communications and gain access to critical infrastructure. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/britains-fm-urges-caution-over-huawei-role-in-5g-network/69093465?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Apple Says Screen Time and Parental Control Apps Removed Due to 'Privacy and Security Risk'

Off-page: Apple has removed or restricted at least 11 of the 17 most downloaded screen-time and parental-control apps over the past year, The New York Times reported. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/apple-says-screen-time-and-parental-control-apps-removed-due-to-privacy-and-security-risk-2030065

Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Phone With 5,000mAh Battery, 90Hz Refresh Rate Display Launched: Price, Specifications

The Red Magic 3 price starts at CNY 2,899, and it packs a large battery with 27W fast charging, and liquid cooling technology. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nubia-red-magic-3-gaming-phone-with-5000mah-battery-90hz-refresh-rate-display-launched-price-specifi-2030062

China diplomat: Huawei should be allowed to upgrade 5G in UK

Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming argues that British authorities should act independently and "in accordance with their national interests." . from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/china-diplomat-huawei-should-be-allowed-to-upgrade-5g-in-uk/69089877?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Realme 3 Pro Sale Today for the First Time in India via Flipkart, Realme Online Store at 12 Noon: Price, Launch Offers

Realme 3 Pro is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today via Flipkart at 12pm (noon). Realme 3 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-3-pro-flipkart-sale-today-review-price-india-12-noon-offers-full-specs-2029591

Redmi 7 Sale Today for the First Time in India via Amazon, Mi.com at 12 Noon: Price, Launch Offers

Redmi 7 is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today at 12pm (noon). Redmi 7 price in India starts at Rs. 7,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-redmi-7-amazon-sale-today-review-mi-com-price-india-12-noon-offers-full-specs-2029584

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e Now Available With Instant Cashback of Up to Rs. 8,000, Additional Exchange Discount for Galaxy S10+ Buyers

Samsung is giving away benefits worth up to Rs. 15,000 on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and the Galaxy S10e in India. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-s10e-s10-plus-instant-cashback-offer-price-in-india-hdfc-2029514

Vivo Y17 With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India; Price, Specifications

Vivo Y17 sports a gradient design and packs triple rear cameras as well as a large 5,000mAh battery. Vivo Y17 price in India has been set at Rs. 17,990. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/vivo-y17-price-in-india-17990-launch-specifications-features-2029462

Honor Watch Magic Review

Honor Watch Magic offers good features and is quite accurate when it comes to tracking but it does it offer a proper smartwatch experience? We review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/reviews/honor-watch-magic-review-india-price-2025248

Avengers: Endgame Review: A Film Only Marvel Could Have Made [No Spoilers]

Avengers: Endgame — now released in India — sees Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and others set out to undo what Thanos did in Infinity War. It’s the culmination of the first 21 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s our spoiler-free Avengers: Endgame review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/avengers-endgame-review-spoilers-no-cast-release-date-india-2028748

Mapping industrial 'hum' in the US

Using a dense sensor network that scanned the United States between 2003 and 2014, researchers have identified areas within the country marked by a persistent seismic signal caused by industrial processes. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190426130054.htm