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A Signal in Giant Earthquakes That Could Save Lives

By ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/science/earthquakes-detection-richter-scale.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Compostable food containers could release PFAS into environment

Compostable food containers seem like a great idea: They degrade into nutrient-rich organic matter, reducing waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. But much of this packaging relies on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to repel water and oil. Now, researchers have shown that PFAS can leach from the containers into compost. However, the potential health effects of applying this material to crops are unknown. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529084838.htm

Self-healing DNA nanostructures

DNA assembled into nanostructures such as tubes and origami-inspired shapes could someday find applications ranging from DNA computers to nanomedicine. However, these intriguing structures don't persist long in biological environments because of enzymes called nucleases that degrade DNA. Now, researchers have designed DNA nanostructures that can heal themselves in serum. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529084837.htm

Early humans deliberately recycled flint to create tiny, sharp tools

A new study finds that prehistoric humans 'recycled' discarded or broken flint tools 400,000 years ago to create small, sharp utensils with specific functions. The artifacts were discovered at the site of Qesem Cave, located just outside Tel Aviv. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529113105.htm

EPA and Illinois Announce that St. Louis Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter

EPA and Illinois Announce that St. Louis Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter Region 05 CHICAGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its approval of Illinois’ request to formally redesignate the state’s portion of the St. Louis area to attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate matter. Published May 29, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

'Fettuccine' may be most obvious sign of life on Mars, researchers report

A rover scanning the surface of Mars for evidence of life might want to check for rocks that look like pasta, researchers report. The bacterium that controls the formation of such rocks on Earth is ancient and thrives in harsh environments that are similar to conditions on Mars, said a geology professor. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529113108.htm

'Fettuccine' may be most obvious sign of life on Mars, researchers report

A rover scanning the surface of Mars for evidence of life might want to check for rocks that look like pasta, researchers report. The bacterium that controls the formation of such rocks on Earth is ancient and thrives in harsh environments that are similar to conditions on Mars, said a geology professor. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529113108.htm

How to Travel at (Nearly) the Speed of Light

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/how-to-travel-at-nearly-the-speed-of-light

Could some chimps' crustacean crave yield clues about human evolution?

Researchers report on chimpanzees in Guinea fishing and consuming freshwater crabs, something previously undiscovered. The article describes how this is a potential clue in explaining how our primarily fruit-eating ancestors began eating aquatic life, and supplementing their diet with nutrients critical for brain development. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529084827.htm

Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR Review

Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR are swim-proof fitness bands that can track multiple types of workouts. Here’s our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/wearables/reviews/fitbit-inspire-and-inspire-hr-review-2043618

ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/28/2019

JAXA Mouse Mission: The crew prepared the spare transportation cage for Mouse mission operations. The purpose of this mission is to analyze any alterations of the gene expression patterns in several organs and the effects on the germ-cell development of mice exposed to a long-term space environment.  Bio-Monitor: A crewmember doffed and stowed the Bio-Monitor … from ISS On-Orbit Status Report https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/05/28/iss-daily-summary-report-5282019/

New organic flow battery brings decomposing molecules back to life

After years of working on an organic aqueous flow battery, researchers found that their ground-breaking, organic anthraquinone molecules were decomposing over time, reducing the long-term usefulness of the battery. Now, the researchers have not only learned how the molecules are decomposing but also how to reverse it. The team's rejuvenation method cuts the capacity fade rate of the battery a factor of 40 while keeping the cost of the battery low. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528193015.htm

Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?

Researchers have determined motorists tended to give cyclists wearing high-visibility vests more room on the road, compared to cyclists without high-visibility clothing. The vests, with arrows directing traffic away from pedestrians and cyclists, have shown to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving these groups. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528095248.htm

Best Mobile Phones Under 8000: June 2019 Edition

Best mobile phones under 8000: Realme C2, Infinix Smart 3 Plus feature in our top picks of best smartphones priced below Rs. 8,000. Other phones include Realme C1 and Asus ZenFone Max M1. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/guide/best-mobile-phone-under-8000-india-best-phones-top-smartphones-2041426

Samsung ‘DeX Live’ Patent Pops Up on European Trademark Site, Could Launch Alongside Galaxy Note 10

Samsung has filed a new trademark for ‘Dex Live,’ which hints that a wireless DeX option could launch alongside the Galaxy Note 10. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-dex-live-european-trademark-ip-galaxy-note-10-launch-2044972

Samsung Galaxy M40 Price in India to Be Around Rs. 20,000, First to Sport 'Screen Sound' Tech

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India would make it a strong competitor against the likes of Poco F1 and Nokia 7.1 as well as the top-end variants of the Realme 3 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-m40-price-in-india-galaxy-snapdragon-675-soc-screen-sound-tech-specifications-2044893

Nokia bags 5G AirScale deal from SoftBank in Japan

As an existing supplier of multiple technologies to SoftBank, Nokia's selection for 5G Radio re-enforces the strong relationship between the two companies, as SoftBank turn to Nokia's end to end portfolio for 5G. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nokia-bags-5g-airscale-deal-from-softbank-in-japan/69562598?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Ericsson bags multi-band 5G network deal from Softbank in Japan

Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide SoftBank with radio access network equipment, including products from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/ericsson-bags-multi-band-5g-network-deal-from-softbank-in-japan/69562517?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Apple Wins Patent for a Foldable Screen

Moving ahead with its foldable smartphone ambition, Apple has managed to win a patent for a foldable screen which could be used on iPhones and other devices. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-foldable-phone-screen-patent-uspto-2044865

U.S.'s Pompeo says Huawei an 'instrument of Chinese government': FBN

U.S.'s Pompeo says Huawei an 'instrument of Chinese government': FBN from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/u-s-s-pompeo-says-huawei-an-instrument-of-chinese-government-fbn/69561167?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

OnePlus 7 Set to Go on Sale in India Starting June 4

The most obvious difference between OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro phones is that the OnePlus 7 Pro sports a full-screen design, whereas OnePlus 7 sports a waterdrop-style notch. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-7-sale-date-india-june-4-amazon-india-price-specifications-2044778

Huawei ban puts South Korea in a familiar place - caught between the U.S. and China

Huawei ban puts South Korea in a familiar place - caught between the U.S. and China from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-ban-puts-south-korea-in-a-familiar-place-caught-between-the-u-s-and-china/69556434?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Manhattanhenge 2019: When and Where to Watch

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/science/manhattanhenge-dates-time-locations.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Chopsticks Is One Small Step for Netflix, One Giant Leap for Its Director

Starring Mithila Palkar and Abhay Deol, Netflix Indian movie Chopsticks is about a diffident young woman (Palkar) who teams up with a suave conman (Deol) to recover her stolen car from a goat-loving gangster (Vijay Raaz). from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/reviews/chopsticks-review-netflix-india-movie-trailer-cast-release-date-mithila-palkar-2044624

Indian IT firms looks homeward as digital transformation kicks in

As companies look at more automation and start using IT for business growth, the space for Indian IT firms in the local market is widening. from enterprise-it - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/indian-it-firms-looks-homeward-as-digital-transformation-kicks-in/69552258?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Airtel, Jio in advanced stages of testing VoWiFi services

VoWiFi is a technology that connects users even without a mobile signal. VoWiFi eliminates mobile blackspots for users by allowing them to make and receive calls over WiFi or wireless internet connections. from 3g-4g - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/airtel-jio-in-advanced-stages-of-testing-vowifi-services/69552226?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional

Chinese tech giant Huawei filed a motion in U.S.court Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment, the latest action in an ongoing clash with the U.S.government. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/huawei-asks-court-to-deem-us-security-law-unconstitutional/69552122?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Jumping drops get boost from gravity

A decade ago a new idea was brought into the general scientific community -- shedding water from condensers was more efficient by using surface tension to make microscopic water droplets 'jump' off the surface. The idea took the research community by storm. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120410.htm

Did ancient supernovae prompt human ancestors to walk upright?

Supernovae bombarded Earth with cosmic energy starting as many as 8 million years ago, with a peak some 2.6 million years ago, initiating an avalanche of electrons in the lower atmosphere and setting off a chain of events that feasibly ended with bipedal hominins. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528095301.htm

A warming Arctic produces weather extremes in our latitudes

Atmospheric researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have now developed a climate model that can accurately depict the frequently observed winding course of the jet stream, a major air current over the Northern Hemisphere. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528140115.htm

Jumping drops get boost from gravity

A decade ago a new idea was brought into the general scientific community -- shedding water from condensers was more efficient by using surface tension to make microscopic water droplets 'jump' off the surface. The idea took the research community by storm. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120410.htm

Did ancient supernovae prompt human ancestors to walk upright?

Supernovae bombarded Earth with cosmic energy starting as many as 8 million years ago, with a peak some 2.6 million years ago, initiating an avalanche of electrons in the lower atmosphere and setting off a chain of events that feasibly ended with bipedal hominins. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528095301.htm

Sound waves bypass visual limitations to recognize human activity

Video cameras continue to gain widespread use, but there are privacy and environmental limitations in how well they work. Acoustical waves are an alternative medium that may bypass those limitations. Unlike electromagnetic waves, acoustical waves can be used to find objects and also identify them. Researchers used a 2D acoustic array and convolutional neural networks to detect and analyze the sounds of human activity. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120330.htm

Helping cities make power grids safer, more reliable

Solar power researchers have traditionally used the power measurements from single residential solar photovoltaic systems to estimate the power generated within a city. But one installation isn't a good representation of all rooftops. Data from systems across a city is desperately needed to fully understand how this energy source can be integrated into the power grid. Engineers have provided a freely available quality-controlled and tuned dataset from 1,287 residential installations across Australia. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120607.htm

Infinix Smart 3 Plus Review

Can the Infinix Smart 3 Plus rise above the competition with its appealing design, triple rear cameras, and affordable price of just Rs. 6,999? We find out in our review. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/infinix-smart-3-plus-review-india-price-2041690

Redmi K20, K20 Pro Confirmed to Feature Dual-Band GPS, New Leaks Reveal Key Specifications, Gradient Blue Variant

The upcoming Redmi K20 has been officially confirmed to support dual frequency GPS, while a leaked poster gives us a look at its gradient blue variant. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-k20-pro-dual-band-gps-gradient-blue-pop-up-camera-snapdragon-710-2043439

Infinix Smart 3 Plus Review

Can the Infinix Smart 3 Plus rise above the competition with its appealing design, triple rear cameras, and affordable price of just Rs. 6,999? We find out in our review. from RSS Feeds : RSS REVIEWS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/infinix-smart-3-plus-review-india-price-2041690

TSMC Begins Mass Production of 7nm+ Process for Kirin 985, A13 Chips: Report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has officially announced the beginning of mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process for Kirin 985 and Apple A13 chipsets. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/tsmc-7nm-plus-kirin-985-apple-a13-chipsets-report-2043555

Computex 2019: Asus VivoBook S14, VivoBook S15 With ScreenPad 2.0, Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU Launched

Asus has launched the new VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 laptops with ScreenPad 2.0, 8th Gen Intel CPUs, and Nvidia GeForce MX250 graphics. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/asus-vivobook-s14-s431-s432-vivobook-s15-s531-s532-launch-specifications-computex-2019-2043761

Computex 2019: Asus ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, ZenBook 15, ZenBook 30 Edition Laptops With ScreenPad 2.0 Launched

Asus has lifted the covers from the updated ZenBook 13 (UX334), ZenBook 14 (UX434), and the ZenBook 15 (UX534) laptops with ScreenPad 2.0 and new GPUs. from RSS Feeds | MICROSOFT - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/asus-zenbook-13-ux334-14-ux434-15-ux534-30-edition-launch-specifications-computex-2019-2043539

EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great Lakes

EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great Lakes Headquarters, Water (OW), Region 05 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants until July 12. Published May 28, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

The Eclipse That Made Einstein Famous

By SIOBHAN ROBERTS from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/28/science/solar-eclipse-einstein-physics.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great Lakes

EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great Lakes Region 05 CHICAGO (May 28, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants until July 12. Published May 28, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more

Jezero Crater, Mars 2020's Landing Site

via NASA Image of the Day http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/jezero-crater-mars-2020s-landing-site

3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones

Medical researchers have 3D printed an artificial cornea using the bioink which is made of decellularized corneal stroma and stem cells. Because this cornea is made of corneal tissue-derived bioink, it is biocompatible, and 3D cell printing technology recapitulates the corneal microenvironment, therefore, its transparency is similar to the human cornea. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120316.htm

Energy researchers break the catalytic speed limit

A team of researchers has discovered new technology that can speed up chemical reactions 10,000 times faster than the current reaction rate limit. These findings could increase the speed and lower the cost of thousands of chemical processes used in developing fertilizers, foods, fuels, plastics, and more. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528140112.htm