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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Crucial 'electrical switch' in brain

Scientists have revealed the structure of a critical receptor in the brain associated with learning, memory, behavior and mood. The new research is the first to reveal the structure of AMPA receptors in their natural state. This discovery could lead to new insight about the mechanism behind a wide range of nervous system disorders and diseases. from...
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Interplay of pollinators and pests influences plant evolution

Brassica rapa plants pollinated by bumblebees evolve more attractive flowers. But this evolution is compromised if caterpillars attack the plant at the same time. With the bees pollinating them less effectively, the plants increasingly self-pollinate. In a greenhouse evolution experiment, scientists have shown just how much the effects of pollinators...
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Digital parent training for child's disruptive behavior successful in primary health care

A program developed for the early detection of children's disruptive behavior and low-threshold digital parent training intervention was successfully transferred to child health clinics in primary health care, shows a new study. In addition, the program's low discontinuation rate implies that parents experienced digitally implemented intervention as...
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Anonymous Instagram account that aimed to expose advertising's sexual harassers may soon be unmasked

A former ad executive sued the account for defamation a year ago after he was fired. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UhF8...
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New microscopy method provides more details about nanocomposites

Scientists have developed a new microscopy approach for imaging gel nanocomposites in their natural state, which will reveal more useful information about their assembly and properties. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2v5U1...
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This esports giant draws in more viewers than the Super Bowl, and it's expected to get even bigger

The "League of Legends" North American championship finals took place this weekend. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2D9hK...
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Amazon Alexa is luring health developers, but it will be a while before we use it to call a doctor

Alexa is now offering medical skills, but don't expect to be able to call a doctor or therapist using the device anytime soon. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2PbGi...
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Near-atomic map of parathyroid hormone complex points toward new therapies for osteoporosis

An international team of scientists has mapped a molecular complex that could aid in the development of better medications with fewer side effects for osteoporosis and cancer. The near-atomic resolution images depict parathyroid hormone receptor-1 (PTH1R), a molecule that conveys signals to and from cells, interacting with two key messengers -- a molecule...
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If you are a 'Game of Thrones' fan, this app will teach you how to speak in High Valyrian

There is good news for "Game of Thrones" fans as the final season of the HBO hit series begins. There is a language app called Duolingo that teaches the fictional language High Valyrian, so anyone can learn to speak like Daenerys Targaryen. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UA0m...
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Review: The 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon shines off-road

The Wrangler — and its fanatical owners — helped create the culture of adventure, personalization and durability that define the Jeep brand. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GmVo...
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Amazon is trying to soften its image as regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech grows

By taking a softer approach to sensitive issues, Amazon is trying to send a message that it's not a ruthless corporate behemoth. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2P8tP...
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Volkswagen plans to take on Tesla's Model X in China

Volkswagen plans to build a fully electric SUV for China from 2021, taking on the Chinese market leader Tesla's Model X. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2IkX7...
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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down across US, Europe

All three social media platforms, including Facebook Messenger, were not loading as of early Sunday morning. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GpEB...
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The Disney+ launch kicks off Game of Thrones for streaming services

Disney+'s launch will likely make consumers start making difficult choices about which streaming services to choose. from Tech https://cnb.cx/2ICem...
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp facing outage across the world

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are inaccessible to some users across the world on Sunday, according to Downdetector.com, a website which monitors outages. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2v13L...
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Your emails may have been compromised: Microsoft warns users of cyber attack

Microsoft has alerted some of its webmail users of possible hacker attacks that could access their email accounts illegally, media reports said. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Ph6R...
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Samsung A80 and A70 Launch, Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB First Sale, Realme 3 Pro India Launch Date, Huawei P30 Pro, and More News This Week

Samsung A80 and A70 launch, Redmi Note 7 Pro 6GB first sale in India, and Huawei P30 Pro and P30 Lite India launch, and Realme 3 Pro India launch date reveal, were some of the biggest tech news stories this week. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2X3YN...
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How to disable webcam on Windows 10

With the growing technology and its integration into our daily lives, new risks of privacy breach have grown immensely. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2VIgk...
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How to stop people from adding you to WhatsApp Groups

As wildly popular WhatsApp may be as a mode of communication it does have a feature that can become really annoying. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2KAHl...
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Messenger Chat Feature Spotted in Testing Within Facebook App Ahead of WhatsApp, Instagram Unification Plans

Facebook is reportedly testing the Messenger chat feature in the eponymous social media app ahead of plans to unify WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2G6ZR...
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Skype Rolls Out Screen Share Feature to Android, iOS Insider Build Users

The new Skype Screen Share feature will enable users to share their mobile display screens with the person they are on a video call with. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Dazw...
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TikTok Added Nearly 90 Million Indian Users in Q1 2019: Sensor Tower

This was 8.2 times more new installs than TikTok saw in the country in Q1 of last year, according to the analysis by mobile app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2G7ff...
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Election Commission's Voter Helpline App Helps Over 300 Cast Votes in Meerut

Election Commission's Voter Helpline mobile app helps voters find details and a note can be downloaded, which can be used to cast vote. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2X6dB...
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Fortnite to Get Avengers: Endgame Mode, Thanos to Return: Report

Thanks to Avengers: Endgame, Fortnite may be bringing back Thanos. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2P5yh...
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Russian Lawmakers Back Tighter Controls in Second Reading of ‘Sovereign’ Internet Bill

Russian lawmakers backed tighter Internet controls on Thursday to defend against foreign meddling, in a preliminary vote on draft legislation. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2D8o5...
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Microsoft's Work With Chinese Military University Raises Eyebrows

Microsoft has been collaborating with researchers linked to a Chinese military-backed university on artificial intelligence. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Uxlp...
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PUBG Mobile 0.12 Update Release Date Confirmed, Will Bring Darkest Night Game Mode and More

PUBG Mobile 0.12 update release date is slated for next week. Here's what you need to know. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2VNbB...
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YouTube Said to Try a New Metric to Answer Critics: Responsibility

YouTube introduced two new internal metrics in the past two years for gauging how well videos are performing, according to people familiar with the company's plans. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2G7qy...
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Disney+ to Launch Marvel 'What If' Series, Become Simpsons' Streaming Home

Disney+ will launch with plenty of originals: 25 new episodic series and 10 movies in year one. By year five the former will go to 50 but the movie number will remain constant, executives said. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2GhEy...
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Apple Adds 'Confirm Subscriptions' Pop-Up to Prevent Accidental Purchases on App Store: Report

App Store pop-up titled Confirm Subscription emerges once users authenticate the subscription via Touch ID or Face ID to get final confirmation from the user side. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Kz6X...
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Disney+ to Gradually Expand Internationally, Starting in Europe

Disney said that after launching in the US on November 12 at $6.99 per month, Disney+ will gradually expand internationally, starting in Europe. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2P5gw...
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Instagram Bug Briefly Showed Stories Content to Non-Followers

An Instagram Stories bug may have revealed some of your Stories to strangers. The company has fixed the glitch, but it still highlights potential privacy risks. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2UIZn...
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Microsoft OneNote Dark Mode Feature Spotted, Still in Early Development Stage

There’s not much information about the intricacies of dark mode as of yet, but OneNote VP Laura Butler has confirmed that the company is working on it. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2VI3Q...
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PUBG Banned by Nepal, Citing Negative Impact on Children

Nepal on Thursday banned the popular online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), saying its violent content had a negative impact on children, an official said. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2v1nM...
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Apple in Dutch Antitrust Spotlight for Allegedly Promoting Own Apps

Dutch competition agency ACM suggested the investigation may be expanded to Google's Play Store in future because of similar business practices by the company. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Ito9...
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Disney+ Streaming Service Price, Release Date Announced

Disney priced its highly anticipated streaming video service below Netflix in an aggressive move to challenge the dominant streaming service. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2G6Yc...
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Uber Unveils IPO With Warning It May Never Make a Profit

Uber Technologies said it has 91 million users, but growth is slowing and it may never make a profit. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Ux4p...
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Google Pay Now Lets Users Buy, Sell Gold in India With MMTC-PAMP Partnership

Google on Thursday announced its partnership with MMTC-PAMP India for buying and selling gold through the Google Pay application. from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Ggwq...
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NASA invites people to share picture on Earth Day

You need to use the hashtag #PictureEarth and upload the photo on April 22. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Iwgx...
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Screen time has little impact on teen well-being, says study

A higher amount of screen time -- which may involve gaming, or watching TV -- before bedtime may not have a direct impact on young people's mental health, contrary to popular belief, scientists say. from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GkK0...
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