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Alone, They Stink. Together They Create Dark Chocolate’s Alluring Aroma.

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/science/dark-chocolate-smell.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Clean and effective electronic waste recycling

E-waste recycling is far below what it should be to reduce its impact on the environment and human health simply because it is not economically feasible. Researchers from Japan are working on a way to change that using pulsed power technology. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515093611.htm

Scientists Created Bacteria With a Synthetic Genome. Is This Artificial Life?

By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/science/synthetic-genome-bacteria.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Dolphin ancestor's hearing was more like hoofed mammals than today's sea creatures

Paleontologists are looking into the evolutionary origins of the whistles and squeaks that dolphins and porpoises make -- part of the rare echolocation ability that allows them to effectively navigate their dark environment. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515085438.htm

What artificial intelligence can teach us about proteins

Proteins are vital parts of all living organisms and perform essential tasks in our bodies. They build and repair tissues, supply components of the immune and hormone systems, regulate metabolism, and transmit signals. Researchers have now developed an intelligent neural network that can predict the functions of proteins in the human body. The team used a 'trick' to observe how the network makes it predictions. The insights gained from this research could help in the search for new targeted drugs. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515110325.htm

Robot therapists need rules

Interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) will become an increasingly common aspect of our lives. A team has now completed the first study of how 'embodied AI' can help treat mental illness. Their conclusion: Important ethical questions of this technology remain unanswered. There is urgent need for action on the part of governments, professional associations and researchers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515110323.htm

Jonny Kim: NASA's 2017 Astronaut Class

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/jonny-kim-nasas-2017-astronaut-class

New surface treatment could improve refrigeration efficiency

Unlike water, liquid refrigerants and other fluids that have a low surface tension tend to spread quickly into a sheet when they come into contact with a surface. But for many industrial process it would be better if the fluids formed droplets, which could roll or fall off the surface and carry heat away with them. Now, researchers have made significant progress in promoting droplet formation and shedding in such fluids. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515110339.htm

Researchers demystify centralization in cryptocurrency mining

Researchers have developed a novel approach to untangle the centralization phenomena in blockchain mining by employing the rich economic theory of Oceanic Games. The application of this theory in the blockchain ecosystem unveiled incentives for both active and newly entering miners to merge and act as single entities and provides an alternative justification of the centralization and concentration of power in the mining process of major cryptocurrencies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514110311.htm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/14/2019

Wisconsin Crystal Growing Contest-Wisconsin Space Crystals (CASIS PCG-14): Today a jar sample assembly was performed on the Maintenance Work Area (MWA) during which the crew attached the solution and desiccant jars to a membrane interface. The desiccant draws solution vapors through a membrane, resulting in crystals forming at the membrane surface. Crystals are expected to form … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/05/14/iss-daily-summary-report-5142019/

Microsoft Insists Improvements in AI Need Not Come at the Cost of Privacy

Microsoft announced a "zero-code" experience for the people who don't write code and brought a "code-first" machine learning experience for developers and data scientists at the Build 2019 conference. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/features/microsoft-ai-privacy-bharat-sandhu-azure-strategy-build-2019-2038168

Huawei willing to sign 'no-spy' pacts with governments: chairman

Washington has told allies not to use Huawei's technology to build new 5G networks because of worries it could be a vehicle for Chinese spying, an accusation the company has denied. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-pacts-with-governments-chairman/69345487?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Big data helps identify better way to research breast cancer's spread

Researchers are analyzing large volumes of data, often referred to as big data, to determine better research models to fight the spread of breast cancer and test potential drugs. Current models used in the lab frequently involve culturing cells on flat dishes, or cell lines, to model tumor growth in patients. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515085440.htm

New material could unlock potential for hydrogen powered vehicle revolution

An international team of researchers has discovered a new material made from manganese hydride that would be used to make molecular sieves within fuel tanks - which store the hydrogen and work alongside fuel cells in a hydrogen powered 'system'. The material would enable the design of tanks that are far smaller, cheaper, more convenient and energy dense than existing hydrogen fuel technologies, and significantly out-perform battery-powered vehicles. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515085433.htm

Realme X vs Realme 3 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Realme X vs Realme 3 Pro: Comparing the three highly touted smartphones from Realme and Xiaomi in the mid-range smartphone segment. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/realme-x-vs-realme-3-pro-vs-redmi-note-7-pro-price-in-india-specifications-comparison-2038169

Artificial intelligence tool vastly scales up Alzheimer's research

Researchers have found a way to teach a computer to precisely detect one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease in human brain tissue, delivering a proof of concept for a machine-learning approach to distinguishing critical markers of the disease. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515085442.htm

OnePlus 7 Pro Review

The OnePlus 7 Pro features a powerful processor and a useful set of secondary cameras, all wrapped in a new design. But is it worth the premium? Find out in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oneplus-7-pro-review-price-india-2036932

OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus 7 Pro key features include 4,000mAh battery, QHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 processor, and Warp Charge 30. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/oneplus-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-vs-huawei-p30-pro-price-in-india-specifications-compared-2038133

OnePlus 7 Pro Review

The OnePlus 7 Pro features a powerful processor and a useful set of secondary cameras — all wrapped in a new design. But is it worth the premium? Find out in our review. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oneplus-7-pro-review-price-india-2036932

Huawei chairman says ready to sign 'no-spy' deal with UK

Liang Hua visited Britain as the government weighs the risks of allowing the Chinese company to help develop its 5G infrastructure. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-chairman-says-ready-to-sign-no-spy-deal-with-uk/69343337?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

NATO chief warns Britain over Huawei risk

The head of NATO told Britain on Tuesday it must preserve secure mobile networks as it weighs the risks of allowing China to help develop its 5G infrastructure. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nato-chief-warns-britain-over-huawei-risk/69343262?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei exec: Possible US market curbs have little impact

A Huawei executive said Wednesday that possible new U.S.restrictions on market access will have little impact on the Chinese tech giant due to its global reach. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-exec-possible-us-market-curbs-have-little-impact/69342998?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Microsoft Releases Patches for a Critical Windows Flaw Allowing WannaCry-Style Attacks

Microsoft is warning PC owners using older Windows versions to urgently run Windows Update on their systems in order to protect their data against a potential widespread attack. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/windows-7-xp-cve-2019-0708-remote-code-execution-flaw-update-microsoft-fix-2038073

Bharti Airtel upgrades 4G network in Haryana

Bharti Airtel Wednesday said that it has further upgraded its fourth generation or 4G network in Haryana with the deployment of LTE 2100 technology. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/bharti-airtel-upgrades-4g-network-in-haryana/69341468?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

iPhone XR Successor May Ship in New Green and Lavender Purple Colour Options

Apple might replace two colour options for the iPhone XR successor this year. According to rumours, the iPhone XR may ship in new green and lavender purple colours. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-iphone-xr-2019-model-lavender-purple-green-colour-variants-rumours-2038004

HTC Exodus 1s Crypto-Smartphone With Bitcoin Full Node Support Announced

HTC has announced that it is bringing another crypto-smartphone in the form of Exodus 1s. The phone will retail in between $250 (roughly Rs. 17,500) and $300 (roughly Rs. 21,000). from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/htc-exodus-1s-blockchain-phone-crypto-bitcoin-full-node-2038003

Ookla rolls out 5G interactive map to track 5G deployment across globe

US-based data-speed tester Ookla has come up with an interactive 5G map which would allow users to track 5G rollout in cities across the globe. Ookla updates the 5G map weekly with the information available about 5G deployments as and when they occur. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ookla-rolls-out-5g-interactive-map-to-track-5g-deployment-across-globe/69340596?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

OnePlus 7 First Impressions

OnePlus 7 offers tremendous CPU power and an upgraded primary camera over the 6T, at a very good base price of just Rs. 32,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oneplus-7-first-impressions-price-india-2037703

OnePlus 7 First Impressions

OnePlus 7 offers tremendous CPU power and an upgraded primary camera over the 6T, at a very good base price of just Rs. 32,999. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/oneplus-7-first-impressions-price-india-2037703

Huawei in bid to grow enterprise business amid scrutiny on key telecoms segment

The move comes amid growing international scrutiny over Huawei's main telecom equipment business as Washington tries to persuade its allies that Huawei posed national security risks. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-in-bid-to-grow-enterprise-business-amid-scrutiny-on-key-telecoms-segment/69337441?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Ookla rolls out interactive map to track 5G progress

Ookla has identified 20 operators that have deployed 5G networks in 294 locations across the globe. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ookla-rolls-out-interactive-map-to-track-5g-progress/69335470?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei in bid to grow enterprise business amid scrutiny on key telecoms segment

Huawei in bid to grow enterprise business amid scrutiny on key telecoms segment from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-in-bid-to-grow-enterprise-business-amid-scrutiny-on-key-telecoms-segment/69335313?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Trump expected to sign order paving way for U.S. telecoms ban on Huawei

Trump expected to sign order paving way for U.S. telecoms ban on Huawei from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/trump-expected-to-sign-order-paving-way-for-u-s-telecoms-ban-on-huawei/69335272?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

HCL Technologies will make space for 2,000 IBM staff

Absorbing talent is part of firm's $1.8-billion IP deal to buy some of IBM's software assets. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hcl-technologies-will-make-space-for-2000-ibm-staff/69334914?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Redmi Note 7 Pro to Go on Sale in India via Flipkart, Mi.com Today: Check Price, Offers

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 16,999. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-pro-india-sale-may-15-price-offers-specifications-flipkart-mi-com-xiaomi-2037596

BenQ EL2870U 4K HDR Monitor Review

BenQ EL2870U 4K HDR monitor aims to strike a balance between excellent visuals and some gaming-centric features, but does it succeed? We find out in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/benq-el2870u-4k-hdr-monitor-review-india-price-2035530

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL First Impressions

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are more affordable and offer the same excellent rear camera as the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Has Google managed to find the right balance? from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/google-pixel-3a-xl-first-impressions-price-in-india-camera-2034494

iOS 13 Won't Be Supported by iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, and iPhone 5s: Report

A fresh rumour suggests Apple may drop support for older iPhone models with its latest iOS update. These include iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, and iPhone 5s. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-6-plus-se-5s-ios-13-support-compatibility-rumours-apple-2036905

2019 iPhone XR to Come in 2 New Colours: Report

With two new colours replacing the current coral and blue colour options, the new iPhone XR could get a splash of brightness this year. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/iphone-xr-2019-model-green-lavender-colour-variants-tipped-2036772

Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro Cross 2 Million Sales Mark in India; New Phone With 48-Megapixel Camera Teased

Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro have collectively sold over 2 million units in India since launch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-note-7-series-2-million-sales-in-india-xiaomi-48-megapixel-2037038

NASA Awards $106 Million to US Small Businesses for Technology Development

Managing pilotless aircraft and solar panels that could help humans live on the Moon and Mars are among the technologies NASA is looking to develop with small business awards totaling $106 million. from NASA Breaking News http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-awards-106-million-to-us-small-businesses-for-technology-development

How VSCO Builds Film-Like Smartphone Photo Filters in Its Lab

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/vsco-film-photo-filters

Sac Metro air district to receive over $800,000 to improve air quality

Sac Metro air district to receive over $800,000 to improve air quality Region 09 SACRAMENTO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $822,184 to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District) to help improve air quality and reduce risks to human health and the environment. Published May 14, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

San Joaquin Valley air district to receive nearly $1.5 million to improve air quality

San Joaquin Valley air district to receive nearly $1.5 million to improve air quality Region 09 SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $1,466,886 to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD) to help improve air quality and reduce risks to human health and the environment. Published May 14, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

EPA Deletes a Portion of Robintech Inc./National Pipe Co. Site in Vestal, New York from Federal Superfund List

EPA Deletes a Portion of Robintech Inc./National Pipe Co. Site in Vestal, New York from Federal Superfund List Region 02 EPA Deletes a Portion of Robintech Inc./National Pipe Co. Site in Vestal, New York from Federal Superfund List Contact: Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov    Published May 14, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Now on Sale in India via Flipkart: Price, Launch Offers

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones are now sale in India via Flipkart. Google Pixel 3a price in India as set at Rs. 39,999, whereas the Pixel 3a XL will be offered at Rs. 44,999. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-3a-xl-price-in-india-sale-flipkart-specifications-launch-offers-2037656

Striking Down the Queen Won’t Save You From the Swarm

By JOSHUA SOKOL from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/science/hives-queens-science-fiction.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Electrode's 'hot edges' convert carbon dioxide gas into fuels and chemicals

A team of scientists has created a bowl-shaped electrode with 'hot edges' which can efficiently convert carbon dioxide from gas into carbon based fuels and chemicals, helping combat the climate change threat posed by atmospheric carbon dioxide. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514143246.htm

New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries

Scientists have developed a new cathode coating by using an oxidative chemical vapor deposition technique. The new coating can keep a battery's cathode electrically and ionically conductive and ensures that the battery stays safe after many cycles. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514143244.htm

Electrode's 'hot edges' convert carbon dioxide gas into fuels and chemicals

A team of scientists has created a bowl-shaped electrode with 'hot edges' which can efficiently convert carbon dioxide from gas into carbon based fuels and chemicals, helping combat the climate change threat posed by atmospheric carbon dioxide. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514143246.htm

New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries

Scientists have developed a new cathode coating by using an oxidative chemical vapor deposition technique. The new coating can keep a battery's cathode electrically and ionically conductive and ensures that the battery stays safe after many cycles. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514143244.htm

EPA Approves Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Treatment as a State Application

EPA Approves Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Treatment as a State Application Region 06 DALLAS – (May 14, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s application for treatment in a manner similar to a state (“treatment as a state” or TAS) status for certain Clean Air Act programs. Published May 14, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more