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Narwhals have endured a million years with low genetic diversity, and they're thriving

Researchers have sequenced the genome of a narwhal, the Arctic whale famous for the horn-like tusk protruding from its forehead. Their work finds that compared to other Arctic marine mammals, narwhals have low genetic diversity, which typically indicates a species is struggling. However, narwhal populations number in the hundreds of thousands -- but researchers warn they are still vulnerable to climate change and human activities in the Arctic. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114350.htm
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Gas That Makes a Mountain Breathe Fire Is Turning Up Around the World

By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/science/flames-chimaera-turkey-methane.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Denisovan Jawbone Discovered in a Cave in Tibet

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/science/denisovans-tibet-jawbone-dna.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Scientists track giant ocean vortex from space

Researchers have found a new way to use satellites to monitor the Great Whirl, a massive whirlpool the size of Colorado that forms each year off the coast of East Africa, they report in a new study. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114549.htm
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Diagnosing urban air pollution exposure with new precision

A new review of studies on levels of urban exposure to airborne pollutants and their effects on human health suggests that advanced instrumentation and information technology will soon allow researchers and policymakers to gauge the health risks of air pollution on an individual level. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114438.htm
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Environmental pollutants could impact cellular signs of aging

Researchers have linked some environmental pollutants with diseases, a decreased life span and signs of premature aging, such as wrinkles and age spots. But can accelerated aging be detected at the cellular level in healthy people exposed to pollutants? Now, researchers report that although pollutant exposure can affect two hallmarks of aging in people (mitochondrial DNA content and telomere length), the results are not so clear-cut. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501082004.htm
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Flowering plants, new teeth and no dinosaurs: New study sheds light on the rise of mammals

A new study has identified three factors critical in the rise of mammal communities since they first emerged during the Age of Dinosaurs: the rise of flowering plants; the evolution of tribosphenic molars in mammals; and the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs, which reduced competition between mammals and other vertebrates in terrestrial ecosystems. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114623.htm
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EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month

EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month Region 01 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Published May 01, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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Observing Asthma Awareness Month, EPA Honors Leading Community-Level Asthma Care

Observing Asthma Awareness Month, EPA Honors Leading Community-Level Asthma Care Headquarters, Air and Radiation (OAR) WASHINGTON (May 1, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Published May 01, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/30/2019

Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) 3 Status: Following yesterday’s MBSU 3 failure, troubleshooting was not successful and the Flight Investigation Team (FIT) determined MBSU 3 is failed.  The crew and ground teams coordinated the install of the Node 1 Y-Jumper and Node 1 Contingency Power Jumper and removal of the Node 1 Channel 2 and … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/30/iss-daily-summary-report-4302019/
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These Sea Creatures Are Actually Made of Glass

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/sea-creature-glass-models
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Deadly box jellyfish antidote discovered using CRISPR genome editing

Researchers studying how pain works have discovered an antidote to the deadly sting delivered by the most venomous creature on Earth -- the Australian box jellyfish. A single sting to a human causes necrosis of the skin, excruciating pain and, if the dose of venom is large enough, cardiac arrest and death within minutes. The new antidote, discovered using CRISPR genome editing techniques, blocks the symptoms within 15 minutes after contact. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430173205.htm
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Rapid permafrost thaw unrecognized threat to landscape, global warming researcher warns

Researchers have assessed abrupt thaw studies across the permafrost zone to estimate the overall effect. They found carbon emissions have the potential to double the climate feedback associated with permafrost thawing because abrupt thaw releases more methane. It will also have drastic effects on landscape, from altering traditional travel and hunting patterns in the North, to causing costly infrastructure damage to roads and rail lines. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430121755.htm
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Realme X Leak Tips Snapdragon 730 SoC, 48-Megapixel Camera; Realme X Pro With Snapdragon 855 SoC Also Tipped

An alleged Realme X leak has spilled the beans on its key specifications, variants, and pricing details, alongside some information on the flagship Realme X Pro. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x-pro-snapdragon-730-vooc-3-0-fast-charge-2031476
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Deadly box jellyfish antidote discovered using CRISPR genome editing

Researchers studying how pain works have discovered an antidote to the deadly sting delivered by the most venomous creature on Earth -- the Australian box jellyfish. A single sting to a human causes necrosis of the skin, excruciating pain and, if the dose of venom is large enough, cardiac arrest and death within minutes. The new antidote, discovered using CRISPR genome editing techniques, blocks the symptoms within 15 minutes after contact. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430173205.htm
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Huawei fracas erodes its European advantage

Huawei fracas erodes its European advantage. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-fracas-erodes-its-european-advantage/69130688?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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U.S. cyber official, British telcos to discuss Huawei in London meeting

U.S. cyber official, British telcos to discuss Huawei in London meeting from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/u-s-cyber-official-british-telcos-to-discuss-huawei-in-london-meeting/69130526?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Microsoft 365 Gets Privacy Controls to Expire, Revoke Access to Encrypted Mails, More

Microsoft has added new features to Microsoft 365 that include controls to automatically expire or revoke access to encrypted emails and data investigation capabilities. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/microsoft-365-gets-privacy-controls-to-expire-revoke-access-to-encrypted-mails-more-2031460
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Microsoft 365 gets more features to strengthen privacy controls

The update allows organisations to quickly delete sensitive information in the event of a data leak. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/microsoft-365-gets-more-features-to-strengthen-privacy-controls/69129693?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei Pips Apple to Become Second Largest Smartphone Brand in Q1 2019, iPhone X Bestselling Phone of 2018: Counterpoint Research

Huawei has pushed past Apple to become the second biggest smartphone brand in terms of shipments in the first quarter of 2019. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-apple-samsung-q1-2019-smartphone-shipment-counterpoint-iphone-x-most-selling-2018-2031333
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Huawei Pips Apple to Become Second Largest Smartphone Brand in Q1 2019, iPhone X Bestselling Phone of 2018: Counterpoint Research

Huawei has pushed past Apple to become the second biggest smartphone brand in terms of shipments in the first quarter of 2019. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/huawei-apple-samsung-q1-2019-smartphone-shipment-counterpoint-iphone-x-most-selling-2018-2031333
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Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6.1 Plus Get April Android Security Patch in India: Reports

Nokia 8 Sirocco and the Nokia 6.1 users in India are reportedly receiving new updates, which bring the April Android security patch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-8-sirocco-6-1-plus-update-april-android-security-patch-india-rollout-reports-2031320
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Huawei Is Being Held to an Impossible Standard

Even so, the company must work harder to build trust. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-is-being-held-to-an-impossible-standard/69127028?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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OnePlus 7 Pro Official Camera Samples Tease Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, 3x Optical Zoom Capabilities

OnePlus had shared a trio of sample images clicked by the OnePlus 7 Pro which likely show off its ultra-wide and 3x optical zoom capabilities. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7-pro-3x-optical-zoom-ultra-wide-angle-camera-sample-2031231
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iPhone Price Corrections in India Delivering 'Some Better Results', Says Apple CEO

Tim Cook said that the pricing actions taken on some iPhone models in India have given “some better results.” Apple CEO also stated that India is a challenging market in short term. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-price-cuts-india-better-results-apple-ceo-tim-cook-earnings-call-2031220
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Residents oppose cellphone tower coming up at Cheranmanagar

Residents of Cheranmanagar are up in arms against a cellphone tower coming up in their area. They say the radiation emitted by the tower could pose health hazards. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/residents-oppose-cellphone-tower-coming-up-at-cheranmanagar/69123681?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei partners with local retailers to sell flagship smartphones in Brazil

Huawei partners with local retailers to sell flagship smartphones in Brazil from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-partners-with-local-retailers-to-sell-flagship-smartphones-in-brazil/69123503?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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Huawei announces VIP customer service for Huawei P30 Pro customers in India

Huawei has announced special VIP services in India for its P30 Pro smartphone. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-announces-vip-customer-service-for-huawei-p30-pro-customers-in-india/69123467?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
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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
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EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities

EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities Region 09 SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.  Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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The Microbots Are on Their Way

By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/science/microbots-robots-silicon-wafer.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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NASA Investigation Uncovers Cause of Two Science Mission Launch Failures

NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) investigators have determined the technical root cause for the Taurus XL launch failures of NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) and Glory missions in 2009 and 2011, respectively: faulty materials provided by aluminum manufacturer, Sapa Profiles, Inc. (SPI). from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-investigation-uncovers-cause-of-two-science-mission-launch-failures
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Samsung Galaxy A70 Goes on Sale in India via Flipkart: Check Offers, Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A70 price in India is set at Rs. 28,990 for its sole 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, and it is available via Flipkart. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a70-first-sale-in-india-may-1-flipkart-price-specifications-2031102
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ICYMI - Des Moines Register: "EPA Reaffirms Finding that Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer."

ICYMI - Des Moines Register: "EPA Reaffirms Finding that Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer." Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Des Moines Register EPA reaffirms finding that glyphosate does not cause cancer By: Donnelle Eller Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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EPA Takes Next Step in Review Process for Herbicide Glyphosate, Reaffirms No Risk to Public Health

EPA Takes Next Step in Review Process for Herbicide Glyphosate, Reaffirms No Risk to Public Health Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of the Administrator (AO) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step in the agency’s review of glyphosate. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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New 3D imaging and visualization technique provides detailed views of muscle architecture

In a new study, scientists in pathology and anatomical sciences have revealed a three-dimensional view of the skeletal muscles responsible for flight in a European starling. The study will form the basis of future research on the bird's wishbone, which is supported by these particular muscles and is hypothesized to bend during flight. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430132301.htm
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New 3D microscope visualizes fast biological processes better than ever

Researchers have combined their expertise to develop a new type of microscope. The revolutionary new light-field microscopy system makes it possible to study fast biological processes, creating up to 200 3D images per second. Initial tests have already delivered new insights into the movement of blood cells in a heart. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430103452.htm
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Peer-to-peer 'free trade' in excess energy

People who generate their own power through solar panels and wind turbines may soon be able to decide where to distribute their excess energy, rather than back to the national grid. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430103440.htm
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La EPA anuncia disponibilidad de $87 millones en fondos para mejorar el agua potable de las escuelas y las comunidades pequeñas y desfavorecidas

La EPA anuncia disponibilidad de $87 millones en fondos para mejorar el agua potable de las escuelas y las comunidades pequeñas y desfavorecidas Headquarters, Water (OW) WASHINGTON—Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la disponibilidad de casi $87 millones en fondos de subvenciones para asistir a los estados, las tribus y los territorios en mejorar el agua potable. Published April 30, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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Field study finds pellet-fed stoves cut air pollutant emissions 90%

A field study finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use of compressed wood pellets, reduces air pollution by about 90% for a range of contaminants associated with health problems and climate change. The findings stem from a Rwanda field study designed to test the performance of the stoves in real-world conditions. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190430132306.htm
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