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The Chemists’ War

By THEO EMERY from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/10/science/chemical-weapons-world-war-1-armistice.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Space Photos of the Week: The 6 Splendid Tails of Comet McNaught

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Tiny structures' construction, drip by drip

Researchers explore methods of using carefully controlled droplets as a way to make soft, biomimetic structures. The trick comes in controlling the droplets, which form under competing influences like gravity and surface tension. A new study explains how a deeper understanding of these highly dynamic forces can be harnessed to cheaply and quickly fabricate objects that normally require a more expensive and time-consuming process. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108205334.htm

Apple Announces Free Repairs for Some Faulty iPhone X and 13-Inch MacBook Pro Units

Apple is offering free screen replacements for the faulty iPhone X units, while it is offering free repairs for the MacBook Pros with data loss issues. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/apple-announces-free-repairs-for-some-faulty-iphone-x-and-13-inch-macbook-pro-units-1945382

Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Price in India Hiked; Mi TV 4C, 4A, and Mi Power Bank 2i Too Become Costlier

Xiaomi Redmi 6A price in India has been increased to Rs. 6,599 for the 16GB storage variant, while the Redmi 6 will now start at Rs. 8,499. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/redmi-6a-redmi-6-price-in-india-hiked-mi-tv-4c-4a-mi-power-bank-2i-1945366

Pilot study suggests pedal desks could address health risks of sedentary workplace

A recent pilot study by kinesiologists found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to a test meal. Investigators found that insulin levels following the meal were lower when sedentary workers used a pedal desk compared to a standard desk. In addition, work skills were not decreased in the pedaling condition. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108130511.htm

Technique for preventing extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs

Scientists have developed a technique for preventing the extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs. The technique involves the wearing of a clear sticker on the finger. It can prevent unwanted extraction of finger vein patterns from photographs while maintaining the convenience of finger vein authentication without having to remove the sticker. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108105929.htm

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Update Rolling Out in India With Android Oreo, November Security Patch: Report

Samsung has reportedly released the latest software update for its mid-range Galaxy C7 Pro smartphone in India and other markets. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-c7-pro-software-update-android-oreo-november-2018-security-patch-1944519

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features four speakers with Dolby Atmos, a large battery and LTE support with voice calls. But at Rs. 29,990, does it offer better value than Apple's iPad? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-5-review-1944348