Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system.
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Monday, April 29, 2019
For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050
A new study shows that beyond the benefits of reduced extreme weather in the long term, global mitigation efforts would also lower oil prices in coming decades, resulting in a significant economic boon for most poorer countries.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WcIj...
New charge transfer and separation process
Scientists have discovered a new charge transfer and separation process named Twisted Intramolecular Charge Shuttle (TICS), paving a new avenue for chemists to construct unique and useful fluorescent probes in a wide range of chemical families of fluorophores.
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Magma is the key to the moon's makeup
For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.
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Magma is the key to the moon's makeup
For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WdqW...
Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova
Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRGR...
Pinterest jumps as much as 12%, marking seven straight days of gains since IPO
Pinterest has climbed every day since its market debut on April 18, and is now 75% up from its IPO price.
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San Francisco Bay Area home prices fall for the first time in 7 years
Not since the bottom of the last housing crash have homes in the San Francisco Bay Area lost value. But prices follow sales, and sales have been running extraordinarily low since last summer, when mortgage rates spiked.
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Netflix will have no choice but to run ads, industry execs say
Netflix has said it won't run ads, but some think that will be the only way for the service to grow.
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NASA Brings Moon and More to Visitors at COSI Science Festival
NASA will host a range of activities and demonstrations, including a virtual reality chair and Oculus Go trip to the Moon, at the COSI Science Festival Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 4, in Columbus, Ohio.
April 29, 2019
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How to get cricket stickers on WhatsApp
For the ongoing IPL season, Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a set of special cricket stickers. The stickers are currently available on Android and are expected to be added on iOS soon.
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Pitching Pitbull: The start-ups hitting Miami Beach for a chance to woo the superstar
At the eMerge Americas conference in Miami, start-ups from around the world compete for a chance to pitch their breakthrough business ideas to Pitbull, the American rap star and entrepreneur.
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Most Wall Street analysts are really positive ahead of Alphabet's earnings report after the bell
Analysts have big expectations for Alphabet's earnings report on Monday after the bell.
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What a never-before-seen radioactive decay could tell us about neutrinos
In a new set of results, chemists have laid the foundation for a single-atom illumination strategy called barium tagging. Their achievement is the first known imaging of single atoms in a solid noble gas.
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PetSmart's online business, Chewy.com, files to go public
Chewy.com, the online pet product retailer owned by PetSmart, filed documents with regulators on Monday to prepare for an initial public offering.
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Marriott plans to launch home-rental market platform that would compete with Airbnb, report says
Marriott will be the first major hotel company to launch a home-rental platform to compete with Airbnb, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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What a never-before-seen radioactive decay could tell us about neutrinos
In a new set of results, chemists have laid the foundation for a single-atom illumination strategy called barium tagging. Their achievement is the first known imaging of single atoms in a solid noble gas.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwME...
Filaments and fibers three times finer than a human hair
Experts have discovered that there is a moment at which a polymer in liquid state -- specifically one that has been worked from polyethylene glycol, which is widely used in industry -- shows greater elasticity that, instead of breaking up and forming drops, the liquid experiences a stretching which causes filaments to be formed.
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Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight
Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility...
Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms
A deep learning approach to detecting storms on Saturn shows the vast regions affected by storms and that dark storm clouds contain material swept up from the lower atmosphere.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRkM...
Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight
Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility...
Opportunity's Final Traverse Map
This final traverse map for NASA's Opportunity rover shows where the rover was located within Perseverance Valley on June 10, 2018, the last date it made contact with its engineering team.
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Wonky black hole spotted rapidly eating a doughnut made from a star
Black holes normally emit jets of material from their poles, but astronomers have spotted one with wonky jets due to its unusually fast meal
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Titan has a belt of ice 6300 kilometres long that shouldn't be there
The surface of Saturn’s moon Titan is mostly coated in a thick layer of sediment, but it has a long corridor of bare ice that is proving difficult to explain
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2UNBi...
The moon may be made of magma that once covered Earth’s entire surface
The moon’s makeup is extremely similar to Earth’s - perhaps because a huge rock smashed into a magma-covered Earth, splashing out the material to make the moon
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2ZBmU...
Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms
A deep learning approach to detecting storms on Saturn shows the vast regions affected by storms and that dark storm clouds contain material swept up from the lower atmosphere.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRkM...
Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space
Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of...
Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space
Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of...
Cisco rolls out hardware for new Wi-Fi technology
Cisco Systems Inc said on Monday it is rolling out hardware for the next generation of Wi-Fi standards, giving a core part of its $28.2 billion infrastructure business a refresh and in the process aiming to garner more software revenue.
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Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells
A team has succeeded in producing inorganic perovskite thin films at moderate temperatures using co-evaporation - making post-tempering at high temperatures unnecessary. The process makes it much easier to produce thin-film solar cells from this material. In comparison to metal-organic hybrid perovskites, inorganic perovskites are more thermally stable.
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Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping after 3 years in the environment
Researchers examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1Oz...
Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant
In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaO...
New technique could pave the way for simple color tuning of LED bulbs
New research demonstrates the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which the operation current is provided to the device.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DDwf...
Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket
Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive space blanket that gives users the ability to control their temperature. The innovation is detailed in a study published today in Nature Communications.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VF6E...
Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide
The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better results. When potassium bromide molecules arrange themselves between graphene and copper, it results in electronic decoupling. This alters the electrical properties of the graphene produced, bringing them closer to pure graphene.
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Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US
A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9h...
Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs
Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and...
DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhp...
Lost graves identified by new archaeology methods
Scientists have used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and GPS surveys to non-invasively map the location of unmarked graves within the Lake Condah Mission Cemetery in Eastern Australia.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4r...
DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhp...
Use of AI to detect mental health disorders may be counterproductive, warn doctors
Despite staggering number of patients being reported to suffer from disorders like depression, India struggles with the stigma of mental health diseases -- deterring patients from getting the right help in time.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ZJat...
Purifying water with graphene
Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology and colleagues from Derzhavin Tambov State University and Saratov Chernyshevsky State University have figured out that graphene is capable of purifying water, making it drinkable, without further chlorination. Captured bacterial cells form flakes that can be easily extracted from the...
Formation of honeycomb nanostructures finally explained
A few years ago, a promising new type of nanomaterial was observed experimentally, combining the virtues of semiconductors with those of graphene. The material is formed by nanocrystals that spontaneously assemble into a honeycomb structure. Until now, it was unclear why the nanocrystals show this specific behaviour, but Utrecht researchers Giuseppe...
Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.
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Instagram and Snapchat are fuelling eating disorders in teens, says British education secretary
By instilling in children dangerous ideas of perfection, social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat are fuelling eating disorders among teenagers, a British Cabinet Minister has warned.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2PDDh...
Here's why SoftBank's $100 billion Vision Fund places bets on unprofitable tech companies
A partner at SoftBank's Vision Fund gave some insight into how the tech-focused fund decides on what companies it invests in.
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Jaguar Land Rover to let drivers earn cryptocurrency by sharing data
Drivers will be able to earn digital currency by enabling tech in connected vehicles to report road condition data, such as traffic or potholes.
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Uber is pitching itself to investors as the next Amazon, but it continues to lose billions
Uber will reportedly compare itself to Amazon during its pre-IPO roadshow to justify its losses as it expands its business.
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Apple bull Gene Munster sees the stock surging 70%+ in the next 24 months, even if Q2 earnings miss
Loup Ventures' Gene Munster gives his bullish case for Apple ahead of Tuesday's earnings.
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Apple accused of anti-competitive practices after removing rival apps
Apple says it removed parental control apps for security reasons.
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Facebook expected to tout privacy in messaging at this week's developer conference
Facebook's annual F8 developer conference promises to put a focus on the company's messaging apps as the social network shifts toward privacy.
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South Korea's SK Telecom to develop a 5G-based map for self-driving cars
New technologies and innovations are set to transform the way we move around our towns and cities.
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Spotify Premium Now Has 100 Million Subscribers
Spotify has launched in regions like India, Middle East and North Africa in recent months.
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Snap has a new partnership that opens it up to hundreds of thousands of advertisers
Snap and Shopify have a new integration to allow Shopify merchants to buy and manage Snapchat Story ad campaigns.
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Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide
The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better results. When potassium bromide molecules arrange themselves between graphene and copper, it results in electronic decoupling. This alters the electrical properties of the graphene produced, bringing them closer to pure graphene, as reported by physicists...
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Midway, Social Media Still Fighting Fake News: Experts
The great Indian election season has hit midway - with three phases of voting now over and four more to go.
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WhatsApp Cricket Stickers Launched to Celebrate IPL 2019
WhatsApp for iPhone will also get the Cricket Stickers pack in the coming future.
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Facebook Says Poor Ecosystem Holding Back Indian Women Entrepreneurs
A lack of networks and accessible technological infrastructure are holding entrepreneurs back in their tracks, a top Facebook official has said.
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JP Morgan says buy Disney after record Avengers open: 'No Endgame in sight for Disney's success'
J.P. Morgan sees the strength of Disney's core studio business as indicative a strong year ahead.
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DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
Researchers from University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University in Finland have developed a customized DNA nanostructure that can perform a predefined task in human body-like conditions. To do so, the team built a capsule-like carrier that opens and closes according to the pH level of the surrounding solution. The nanocapsule can be loaded—or packed—with...
We accidentally created a new wonder material that could revolutionise batteries and electronics
Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From Teflon and the microwave oven to penicillin, scientists trying to solve a problem sometimes find unexpected things. This is exactly how we created phosphorene nanoribbons – a material made from one of the universe's basic building blocks, but that has the potential to revolutionise...
Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulphur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using...
MoviePass Founder's Next Act: Watch Ads, See Free Movies
MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spike has launched a new startup called PreShow.
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Flexible circuits for 3-D printing
A research collaborative between the University of Hamburg and DESY has developed a process suitable for 3-D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits. The electronics consists of a mesh of silver nanowires that can be printed in suspension and embedded in various flexible and transparent plastics...
Swiggy Says Delivers Over 1.5 Million Orders a Month on Cycles
Swiggy has a fleet of over 1.7 lakh delivery partners in more than 120 cities.
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Semiconductor stocks are still safe to buy despite Intel warning, experts say
Chip stocks will recover from the weakness they saw after Xilinx and Intel reported soft earnings, Bill Baruch and Gina Sanchez say.
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Amazon Pay Gets UPI-Powered Person to Person Payments on Android
Amazon Pay on Monday launched person-to-person (P2P) payments for Android users who can now make instant bank-to-bank transferss.
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Android Q May Bring Contextual Action Buttons, Native Scrollable Screenshots Support Won’t Be Included
Android Q notification shade may offer a Chrome button for links, and a Twitter button for tweets.
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Windows 10 Starts Showing Android Device Notifications via Your Phone App: Microsoft
In its new Insider Preview Build for Windows 10, Microsoft is working on a feature as part of its "Your Phone" software.
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Google, Facebook and Snapchat to work with this organisation for curbing self-harm content
In an effort to limit harmful online content, Google, Facebook and Snapchat will work with the suicide prevention experts from British non-profit organisation Samaritans, as part of a new government-backed project.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2XSgE...
Social media fraud increased by 43 percent in 2018, says study
In a sign that platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp are emerging as new public square for criminal deception, a study has found that social media fraud increased 43 per cent in 2018.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2IZgy...
How Chinese apps like TikTok are quietly racking up American users
U.S. consumers may not know it, but some of the most popular apps they are using are developed by Chinese firms.
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The UAE signed a massive, $3.4 billion deal with China — and that 'isn't a surprise'
The UAE and China signed $3.4 billion dollars worth of new deals on the weekend, as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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AI tools can use digital footprints to personalise ads
Artificial intelligence tools can use your digital footprints on Facebook, Twitter, and other online sites, to customise ads you see based on your personality type, scientists have found.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DCQs...
Apple Says Screen Time and Parental Control Apps Removed Due to 'Privacy and Security Risk'
Off-page: Apple has removed or restricted at least 11 of the 17 most downloaded screen-time and parental-control apps over the past year, The New York Times reported.
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Xiaomi's Manu Jain learning offline game from Samsung
Xiaomi and Samsung are the arch rivals in the India smartphone market but it doesn't mean they do not have anything to learn from each other.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Dz40...
Google Bans Chinese App Developer With 600 Million Downloads From Play Store: Report
Google is banning Chinese app developer DO Global, which has around 100 apps in Play Store, following accusations of ad fraud.
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Slack Files to Go Public, Reveals Annual Loss of $140 Million
Slack made public strong year-on-year growth numbers and an annual loss of $140.7 million, as it filed formally for its long-awaited market debut.
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Netflix Wants to Be Everyone's Friend on Twitter. The Feeling Isn't Always Mutual.
Unlike most of its peers, Netflix also uses this familiar tone to address more serious issues - and that's what has previously landed the company in hot water.
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Airbnb to collaborate on New York City hotel
Airbnb is partnering with RXR Realty to convert portions of New York City commercial properties into a "new category of urban lodging."
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Apple has been battered by bad headlines, but the stock keeps going up
When Apple reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the bell, sales will be down from the same time last year.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GFnC...
New record of quantum memory efficiency
A joint research team has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum computation a step closer to reality.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wc6I...
3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology
Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DzTM...
Mapping industrial 'hum' in the US
Using a dense sensor network that scanned the United States between 2003 and 2014, researchers have identified areas within the country marked by a persistent seismic signal caused by industrial processes.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WaIE...
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