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A Rare Bird Indeed: Half Male, Half Female

By KAREN WEINTRAUB from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/science/cardinal-sex-gender.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Space Photos of the Week: The Galaxy Next Door

via Photo Latest https://www.wired.com/story/space-photos-of-the-week-galaxy-next-door

A Young Island on Earth May Reveal Clues to How Water Shaped Mars

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/science/tonga-island.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Xiaomi, OnePlus Top List of Phones Emitting Highest Radiation Levels, Samsung Phones Emit Lowest: Report

Xiaomi Mi A1 emits the most radiation with a specific absorption rate of 1.74 watts per kilogram, while the OnePlus 5T has an absorption rate of 1.68 watts per kilogram. from RSS Feeds | ANDROID - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-oneplus-top-list-of-phones-emitting-highest-radiation-levels-samsung-phones-emit-lowest-repor-1990914

Xiaomi, OnePlus Top List of Phones Emitting Highest Radiation Levels, Samsung Phones Emit Lowest: Report

Xiaomi Mi A1 emits the most radiation with a specific absorption rate of 1.74 watts per kilogram, while the OnePlus 5T has an absorption rate of 1.68 watts per kilogram. from RSS Feeds | APPLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-oneplus-top-list-of-phones-emitting-highest-radiation-levels-samsung-phones-emit-lowest-repor-1990914

New method improves infrared imaging performance

By successfully suppressing spectral cross-talk in dual-band photodetectors, a researchers has opened the door to a new generation of infrared imaging devices with applications in medicine as well as defense and security. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208173508.htm

Chang'e 4 Rover comes into view

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter got a closer look at Chang'e 4 on the lunar far side. This time the small Yutu-2 rover shows up (two pixels) just north of the lander. Also, shadows cast by the lander and rover are now visible. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208161453.htm

Life on the edge in the quantum world

Pulling off high-speed energy transfers in the lab gives researchers insight into quantum computing, high-speed rechargeable batteries, and other future applications of quantum technology. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208142125.htm

Scientists image conducting edges in a promising 2D material

Researchers have directly imaged 'edge conduction' in monolayer tungsten ditelluride, a newly discovered 2D topological insulator and quantum material. The research makes it possible to exploit this edge conduction feature to build more energy-efficient electronic devices. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190208142113.htm