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NSF, Popular Science announce this year’s Vizzies winners

NSF, Popular Science announce this year’s Vizzies winners Today, Popular Science magazine and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announce the winners of the 16th Annual Vizzies Challenge, celebrating the use of visual media to artfully and clearly communicate scientific data, principles, and research. The competition recognizes the best visualizations of all types, including photographs, illustrations, posters and graphics, interactives, videos, GIFs and other submissions produced by artists, hobbyists or academic ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297163&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published November 07, 2018 at 10:31PM Read more at nsf.gov

5G push: Nokia bags deals worth over 2 bn euros with China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom

China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom will leverage products and services from across Nokia's end-to-end portfolio, through to the end of 2019, to enhance speed, reliability and capacity in their networks. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/5g-push-nokia-bags-deals-worth-over-2-bn-euros-with-china-mobile-china-telecom-china-unicom/66537093?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

Nokia inks pact with Infosys to drive enterprise digital transformation

The alliance aims to drive digital transformation in a wide array of enterprises and industries, addressing vertical markets including transportation, energy and manufacturing, media and entertainment and education. from telecom-equipment - Telecom News | Latest Telecom Industry News, Information and Update: ET Telecom : ETTelecom.com https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nokia-inks-pact-with-infosys-to-drive-enterprise-digital-transformation/66537076?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS

EPA Finalizes Another Action to Reform NSR and Improve Regulatory Certainty

EPA Finalizes Another Action to Reform NSR and Improve Regulatory Certainty Headquarters, Air and Radiation (OAR) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is restoring a long-delayed 2009 EPA action that clarifies “project aggregation” for the New Source Review (NSR) permitting program. Published November 07, 2018 at 10:30AM Read more

White wine, lemon juice combo prevents unwanted discoloration of pastry dough

No matter if it's grandma's cookies or commercially produced rolls, pastry lovers expect their baked goods to have a certain 'golden brown' allure -- but only after baking. A white dough that changes hue during storage, however, can negatively affect the appearance and perception of the final baked product. Scientists report that they have now developed a natural way to prevent discoloration during storage. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181107082451.htm

Photo Gallery: Capturing Scotland in the Midst of Its Green Renewal

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/photo-gallery-scotland-green-renewal

There's real skill in fantasy sports

If you've ever taken part in the armchair sport of fantasy football and found yourself at the top of your league's standings at the end of the season, a new study suggests your performance -- however far removed from any actual playing field -- was likely based on skill rather than luck. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181107093816.htm

Financial giants can have a pivotal role for climate stability

Banks, pension funds and other institutional investors have a key role to play in efforts to avoid dangerous climate change. A limited number of these investors have considerable influence over the Amazon rainforest and boreal forests that are known 'tipping elements' in the climate system. Protecting these 'tipping elements' should be a priority for investors to help reduce both climate change and systemic financial risks created by it. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181107093811.htm

Financial giants can have a pivotal role for climate stability

Banks, pension funds and other institutional investors have a key role to play in efforts to avoid dangerous climate change. A limited number of these investors have considerable influence over the Amazon rainforest and boreal forests that are known 'tipping elements' in the climate system. Protecting these 'tipping elements' should be a priority for investors to help reduce both climate change and systemic financial risks created by it. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181107093811.htm