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Scalable system for producing promising 2D material

Researchers have designed a system that can be used to make large quantities of the material while preserving its unique properties. The team recently reported that a lab-scale reactor system developed at the Materials Research Center in Kyiv, can convert a ceramic precursor material into a pile of the powdery black MXene titanium carbide, in quantities as large as 50 grams per batch. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200310094235.htm

Modern virtual and augmented reality device can help simulate sight loss

A new study demonstrates how commercially available head mounted displays (HMD) can be used to simulate the day-to-day challenges faced by people with sight loss from glaucoma. The study suggests potential applications of the technology could include helping policymakers better assess the impact of visual impairment on patients, and helping architects to design more accessible buildings. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200310094229.htm

These Lab Animals Will Help Fight Coronavirus

By BY JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/science/animals-coronavirus-vaccine.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Space Photos of the Week: Pretty Planets, Gorgeous Galaxies

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-pretty-planets-gorgeous-galaxies

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Android 10 Rollout Begins in India, Users Report

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Android 10 update changelog states system-wide Dark Mode, clearer app icons, and system colours, improved layout for titles and buttons, and new full screen navigation gestures. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a7-2018-android-10-one-ui-2-update-india-rollout-begins-2194967

Pixel 5 Tipped to Sport Snapdragon 765G SoC, Pixel 4a May Offer 64GB UFS 2.1 Storage

YouTuber Julio Lusson also shared access to a pre-release version of the Google Camera app from the Pixel 4a pre-production unit, and the teardown of the app reveals that the Pixel 4a may include a telephoto lens. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/pixel-5-4a-ufs-2-1-storage-snapdragon-765g-soc-code-teardown-2194942

Coronavirus: Apple to Close Retail Stores Worldwide, Except Greater China, Until March 27

Apple said late on Friday it will close all its retail stores, except those in Greater China, for the next two weeks to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/coronavirus-apple-to-close-retail-stores-worldwide-except-greater-china-until-march-27-2194895

Samsung Galaxy A80, Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) Phones Start Receiving Android 10 Update: Reports

The firmware version for Samsung Galaxy A80 update is A805FXXU4BTC3, and the firmware version for the Galaxy A6 (2018) update is A600FNXXU5CTB9. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a80-a6-2018-android-10-one-ui-2-0-update-rollout-begins-report-2194857

China's ZTE subject to new U.S. bribery investigation

Chinese telecoms company ZTE is the subject of a new bribery investigation at the U.S. Justice Department, centered on suspected bribes paid to foreign officials to gain advantages in its worldwide operations, NBC News said. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/chinas-zte-subject-to-new-u-s-bribery-investigation/74622868?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

What Is a Quarantine? 

Quarantines can slow the spread of novel bugs like this coronavirus. But there’s a right way to do them—and some very, very wrong ways. from Science Latest https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-a-quarantine