In only 25 years, ocean melting has caused ice thinning to spread across West Antarctica so rapidly that a quarter of its glacier ice is now affected, according to a new study.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EfiD...
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Measuring plant improvements to help farmers boost production
Today, scientists have shown a new technology can more quickly scan an entire field of plants to capture improvements in their natural capacity to harvest energy from the sun.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WLgW...
New way to beat the heat in electronics
Researchers combine a polymer nanofiber layer with boron nitride to make a strong, foldable dielectric separator for high-temperature batteries and other applications.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VG47...
Improving carbon-capturing with metal-organic frameworks
Chemical engineers have designed an easy method to achieve commercially attractive carbon-capturing with metal-organic frameworks.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LP8x...
NASA Administrator to Speak at Florida Institute of Technology Event
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will deliver remarks and speak to media Thursday, May 23, at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.
May 16, 2019
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2Ho6A...
Bedbugs evolved more than 100 million years ago
Bedbugs -- some of the most unwanted human bed-mates -- have been parasitic companions with other species aside from humans for more than 100 million years, walking the earth at the same time as dinosaurs.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HphO...
Amazon's online drug push has one start-up shifting its business to bolster retail pharmacies
Nimble, a venture capital-backed start-up, wants to help thousands of independent pharmacies go digital.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Hn1v...
Heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain, study finds
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a new study. The difference occurred even though meals provided to the volunteers in both the ultra-processed and minimally processed diets had the same number of calories and macronutrients.
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Bio-inspired material targets oceans' uranium stores for sustainable nuclear energy
Scientists have demonstrated a new bio-inspired material for an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to recovering uranium from seawater. The low-cost polymer adsorbent could help push past bottlenecks in the cost and efficiency of extracting uranium resources from oceans for sustainable energy production.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily...
Atomic 'wave function': Research sheds new light
Physicists have demonstrated a new way to obtain the essential details of an isolated quantum system through direct observation. The method gives information about the likelihood of finding atoms at specific locations in the system with unprecedented spatial resolution far better than an optical microscope can provide. With this technique, scientists...
ALMA discovers aluminum around young star
Researchers have discovered an aluminum-bearing molecule for the first time around a young star. The discovery provides a crucial chance to study the early formation process of meteorites and planets like Earth.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WPsR...
Australian islands home to 414 million pieces of plastic pollution
A survey of plastic pollution on Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands has revealed the territory's beaches are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris. The study estimated beaches on the Indian Ocean islands are littered with 238 tons of plastic, including 977,000 shoes and 373,000 toothbrushes.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily...
Australian islands home to 414 million pieces of plastic pollution
A survey of plastic pollution on Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands has revealed the territory's beaches are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris. The study estimated beaches on the Indian Ocean islands are littered with 238 tons of plastic, including 977,000 shoes and 373,000 toothbrushes.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily...
Galaxy blazes with new stars born from close encounter
The irregular galaxy NGC 4485 shows all the signs of having been involved in a hit-and-run accident with a bypassing galaxy. Rather than destroying the galaxy, the chance encounter is spawning a new generation of stars, and presumably planets.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ep3w...
Surprising research result: All immature cells can develop into stem cells
A new study challenges traditional knowledge of stem cell development. The study reveals that the destiny of intestinal cells is not predetermined, but instead determined by the cells' surroundings. The findings may make it easier to manipulate stem cells for stem cell therapy.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2E7UI...
Early exposure to banking may influence life-long financial health
Growing up in a community with or without banks has a long-term effect on how you build and manage credit, according to a new study. The research shows individuals who grow up in what are essentially 'financial deserts' are slow to apply for credit and as adults have lower credit scores and more delinquent accounts.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily...
Galaxy blazes with new stars born from close encounter
The irregular galaxy NGC 4485 shows all the signs of having been involved in a hit-and-run accident with a bypassing galaxy. Rather than destroying the galaxy, the chance encounter is spawning a new generation of stars, and presumably planets.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ep3w...
Cisco pops on strong revenue guidance
Cisco shares rose on Thursday after beating estimates on earnings and revenue for its fiscal third quarter of 2019.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Ho0e...
UN chief lauds Fijians as ‘natural global leaders’ on climate, environment, hails ‘symbiotic relationship’ with land and sea
Fiji’s strong traditions of community and social responsibility, and its “symbiotic relationship” with its surroundings, has made its people “natural global leaders on climate and the environment”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the nation’s Parliament on Thursday.
from UN News http://bit.ly/2LMti...
NASA Invites Media to Watch Drone Traffic Management Testing
NASA is entering the final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) platform and invites media to learn more and watch drone demonstrations Tuesday, May 21, in Reno, Nevada.
May 16, 2019
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2W5IC...
People recycle more when they know what recyclable waste becomes
A new study shows that consumers recycle more when they think about how their waste can be transformed into new products. Change the conversation from 'Where does this go?' to 'What does this create?' to increase recycling rates.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2w4hw...
Former Apple retail boss Angela Ahrendts joins Airbnb's board
Angela Ahrendts previously served as the chief executive at Burberry.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WaWA...
Galaxy Blazes With New Stars Born From Close Encounter
The irregular galaxy NGC 4485 shows all the signs of having been involved in a hit-and-run accident with a bypassing galaxy. Rather than destroying the galaxy, the chance encounter is spawning a new generation of stars, and presumably planets.
from NASA https://go.nasa.go...
Oyo launches app on Android platform
SoftBank-backed OYO Hotels & Homes Thursday said it has launched OYO Lite app, which occupies less space on phone and consumes lesser data for Android users globally.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2YADQ...
Balancing the beam: Thermomechanical micromachine detects terahertz radiation
Researchers have developed a microelectromechanical device that detects terahertz radiation at room temperature. This device is easy to use, much faster than conventional thermal sensors, highly sensitive, and can be incorporated into detector arrays. It detects radiation using the shift in mechanical resonance frequency of a tiny suspended beam caused...
SoftBank leads $484 million investment in online travel start-up GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide says it's now worth more than $1 billion but isn't commenting on its exact valuation.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2VtBH...
WhatsApp warns clones to stop bogus operations in India
Companies in India claiming that they can help people send bulk messages on WhatsApp must cease operations, the Facebook-owned messaging app warned on Thursday.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Q7Vo...
Samsung may have a fix for its folding phone that was delayed after it kept breaking
Samsung has reportedly fixed issues with its folding phone, the Galaxy Fold, and is planning to release it next month.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/30ori...
PUBG Mobile 0.12.5 Update Kicks Off Season 7, Brings New Royale Pass With Exclusive Mission License, Skorpion Gun, and More
PUBG Mobile v0.12.5 update is now rolling out, officially kicking off Season 7 and bringing a new Royale Pass with a tonne of new elements.
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PUBG Mobile 0.12.5 Update Kicks Off Season 7, Brings New Royale Pass With Exclusive Mission License, Skorpion Gun, and More
PUBG Mobile v0.12.5 update is now rolling out, officially kicking off Season 7 and bringing a new Royale Pass with a tonne of new elements.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2W5wb...
Excitonic radiative decay faster than thermal dephasing in ZnO thin films
Researchers have found excitonic radiative decay faster than thermal dephasing at room temperature in zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films. The findings will greatly reduce the thermal energy loss in optical operations.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Qc6d...
Microsoft, Google, Facebook come out in support of Christchurch Call
Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Amazon have come out in support of Christchurch Call which aims to address terrorist and violent content online via a nine-point plan.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2EfLs...
Creating high-capacity long-life batteries
Engineers continually pioneer new ways to improve battery technology. Scientists recently developed a material which could significantly extend the life of batteries and afford them higher capacities as well.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LOBl...
Washable, wearable battery-like devices could be woven directly into clothes
Washable, wearable 'batteries' -- based on cheap, safe and environmentally-friendly inks and woven directly into fabrics -- have been developed by researchers.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W4Ch...
The first 5G phone launches today for $1,300
Verizon began selling the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G on Thursday, the first phone that supports its 5G network without an accessory.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2JqdL...
Netflix Now Allows Android Users to Share Movies, TV Shows to Instagram Stories
Netflix for Android has an Instagram Stories option to let you easily share your favourite movies or TV shows with friends.
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Scientists develop material that may help make solar cells more efficient
Scientists have developed a new material that can make solar cells more affordable and efficient, an advance that may allow us to better utilise the most abundant renewable energy.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2EfIK...
Amazon Alexa suffers outage in US
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa suffered almost an hour-long outage in the US for reasons that remain undisclosed.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WKun...
Flexible insulator offers high strength and superior thermal conduction
A nanocomposite invented at Rice University's Brown School of Engineering promises to be a superior high-temperature dielectric material for flexible electronics, energy storage and electric devices.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2JmrY...
Amazon just announced a new version of its $50 tablet
Amazon announced a new version of its $50 Fire 7 tablet on Thursday that lets you call up Alexa with just your voice and is water-resistant.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2W1Cw...
Oyo Lite App Launched for Android Globally, Designed to Work in Low Connectivity
Oyo on Thursday announced the global launch of a lighter version of its app - Oyo Lite - for the Android users.
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CRISPR catches out critical cancer changes: New drug target for multiple cancers
In the first large-scale analysis of cancer gene fusions, researchers used CRISPR to uncover which gene fusions are critical for the growth of cancer cells. The team also identified a new gene fusion that presents a novel drug target for multiple cancers, including brain and ovarian cancers. The results give more certainty for the use of specific gene...
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma: 'I worry about Europe' and its obsession with tech regulation
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma says he's worried about Europe because it's tightening regulations that restrict companies' ability to innovate.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Ea01...
WhatsApp 'Will Never Be Secure', Says Russian Rival Telegram
The Russian founder of popular messaging app Telegram has warned that WhatsApp, the world's top messaging app, will continue to be open to surveillance
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UK says it will make its own decision on 5G and Huawei
"The United States has to make its own decisions. We need to make ours," one U.K. minister told CNBC.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Hl7Q...
WhatsApp Warns Clones to Cease Bogus Operations in India
Companies in India claiming that they can help people send bulk messages on WhatsApp must cease operations, the Facebook-owned messaging app warned on Thursday.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2HmBu...
Google Unveils Translatotron, Its Speech-to-Speech Translation System
Google has announced its first direct speech-to-speech translation system called "Translatotron".
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2JLsw...
Tata Sky Binge Service Launched to Offer Digital Content Through Special Edition Amazon Fire TV Stick
Tata Sky Binge is available to all Tata Sky subscribers at a monthly charge of Rs. 249 along with Amazon Fire TV - Tata Sky Edition.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/30nwi...
Pokemon Rumble Rush Soft Launch Australia Google Play Store Android App Game
Pokemon Rumble Rush is nothing but the international game name for Pokemon Scramble SP in Japan.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2LLwh...
OnePlus Camera App Gets Google Lens Offline Support, Gallery App Updated With Carousel Interface
OnePlus Camera has the same Google Lens experience that was previously exclusive to Pixel 3 phones.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2YxIV...
OnePlus 7 Pro’s Zen Mode Reportedly Coming to OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T; Nightscape 2.0 Not Coming
OnePlus is reportedly bringing the Zen Mode feature introduced with the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone to its 2018 smartphones.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/30kzD...
Amazon's Alexa Suffered an Hour-Long Outage on Wednesday
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa suffered almost an hour-long outage in the US for reasons that remain undisclosed.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2WKAQ...
PUBG Mobile Leak Tips Season 7 Update's Royale Pass Perks and More
As per a fresh leak, PUBG Mobile Season 7 will go live with an update that will be rolled out today, and has also revealed the changes set to arrive with it.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2W7lt...
WhatsApp Hack: Israeli Spyware Maker Says It Will Prevent Abuse of Its Hacking Tools
Israel’s NSO Group said it would investigate any "credible allegations of misuse" of its technology which "is solely operated by intelligence and law enforcement agencies".
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Jmzl...
Google Unveils Translatotron, Its Speech-to-Speech Translation System
Google has announced its first direct speech-to-speech translation system called "Translatotron".
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2JLsw...
Tata Sky Binge Service Launched to Offer Digital Content Through Special Edition Amazon Fire TV Stick
Tata Sky Binge is available to all Tata Sky subscribers at a monthly charge of Rs. 249 along with Amazon Fire TV - Tata Sky Edition.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/30nwi...
China opposes US move to blacklist telecom giant Huawei
The crackdown on Huawei came as U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he would visit China soon for more trade talks.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2LIUW...
Google develops speech-to-speech translation system
Google has announced its first direct speech-to-speech translation system called "Translatotron" that can convert verbal communication from one language to another while maintaining the speaker's voice and tempo.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WIcJ...
Pokemon Rumble Rush Soft Launch Australia Google Play Store Android App Game
Pokemon Rumble Rush is nothing but the international game name for Pokemon Scramble SP in Japan.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2LLwh...
OnePlus Camera App Gets Google Lens Offline Support, Gallery App Updated With Carousel Interface
OnePlus Camera has the same Google Lens experience that was previously exclusive to Pixel 3 phones.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2YxIV...
OnePlus 7 Pro’s Zen Mode Reportedly Coming to OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T; Nightscape 2.0 Not Coming
OnePlus is reportedly bringing the Zen Mode feature introduced with the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone to its 2018 smartphones.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/30kzD...
France not looking to 'over-protectionism' for tech giants like Huawei, President Macron says
"There is no overt protectionism" with regard to any large global technology company, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2W1a5...
Amazon's Alexa Suffered an Hour-Long Outage on Wednesday
Amazon's voice assistant Alexa suffered almost an hour-long outage in the US for reasons that remain undisclosed.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2WKAQ...
Opening up 'digital trade' between US and China just as important as solving tariffs, IBM CEO says
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty defined such digital trade as the flow of data between countries.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2VoAN...
Alibaba is the 'better stock' compared to Tencent, analyst says
As Chinese tech juggernauts Alibaba and Tencent navigate a challenging business environment, one analyst says the former is the better stock to own now.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2VFWs...
Helping robots remember: Hyperdimensional computing theory could change the way AI works
A new article introduces a new way of combining perception and motor commands using the so-called hyperdimensional computing theory, which could fundamentally alter and improve the basic artificial intelligence (AI) task of sensorimotor representation -- how agents like robots translate what they sense into what they do.
from Top Technology News --...
First smartphone app that can hear ear infections in children
Researchers have created a new smartphone app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone's microphone and speaker.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2JI6v...
Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: Smartphone camera comparison
We compare the cameras of two 'affordable' flagship devices from Google and Samsung
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2HqhQ...
Why Alibaba and Tencent may not have the same Trump problems that Huawei has
The focus to restrict Huawei's access to American companies appears to be motivated by concerns regarding secrecy and intellectual property, but the firm is also a main competitor to many U.S. telecom equipment businesses, according to Gil Luria.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Yz6q...
Here's how Trump's latest executive order could affect Huawei
Huawei said further attempts to restrict it from the U.S. market will make the country fall behind in 5G and could also raise "serious legal issues."
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Q6A8...
Game-streaming app Steam debuts on iPhone and iPad, a year after controversy
The introduction of Steam Link on Apple devices is a surprise after an episode in May 2018 in which Valve, Steam's parent company, publicly said that Apple's App Store had rejected the app for "business conflicts."
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2VwO9...
Trump's White House just put up an online form for people to complain about social media censorship
The form allows Americans to share issues they've encountered using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2HtdC...
Trump declares emergency over threats to US tech amid campaign against Huawei
The move is expected to precede a ban on U.S. firms doing business with the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2JjPd...
PUBG Mobile Leak Tips Season 7 Update's Royale Pass Perks and More
As per a fresh leak, PUBG Mobile Season 7 will go live with an update that will be rolled out today, and has also revealed the changes set to arrive with it.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2W7lt...
WhatsApp Hack: Israeli Spyware Maker Says It Will Prevent Abuse of Its Hacking Tools
Israel’s NSO Group said it would investigate any "credible allegations of misuse" of its technology which "is solely operated by intelligence and law enforcement agencies".
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Jmzl...
Google Now Lets You Control Assistant Data Uptake From Google App, Also Eases Deleting Voice Log
Google has made it easier for users to control the Google Assistant’s access to user data by adding a control tool in the Google app.
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Google Opens German Centre to Improve Data Privacy
Google says it's opening a privacy focused engineering centre in Munich, Germany, in its latest move to beef up its data protection credentials.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Ywai...
Uber Eats Needs to Deliver More Than Ever
Uber is now a business-to-business services company for the restaurant industry.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Vr3A...
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Says EU Regulators Are Helping Google, Facebook
The head of Snapchat warned European regulators that their efforts to protect user data were entrenching the positions of Internet giants such as Google and Facebook.
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IPL 2019 Final: Hotstar Breaks Record With 18.6 Million Concurrent Viewers
Hotstar broke global records by registering 18.6 million concurrent viewers in the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 final.
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Uber's Losses Reach Double Digits in IPO Debut Debacle
Uber shares extended the free-fall on Monday following a rocky debut after launching the biggest initial public offering of the year.
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Apple's Supreme Court Loss Sends Antitrust Shockwaves Through Silicon Valley
Apple's loss in a high-stakes Supreme Court case on Monday unsettled Silicon Valley, threatening a wave of new consumer lawsuits.
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Apple App Store Monopoly Case: US Supreme Court Lets Antitrust Lawsuit Proceed
A divided US Supreme Court on Monday gave the go-ahead to an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple Inc of forcing consumers to overpay for iPhone software applications.
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Twitter Says It Mistakenly Collected and Shared Location Data of Some iOS Users
Twitter said it may have accidentally collected and shared location data of some users accessing its app through Apple devices with an advertising partner.
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Framework improves 'continual learning' for artificial intelligence
Researchers have developed a new framework for deep neural networks that allows artificial intelligence (AI) systems to better learn new tasks while 'forgetting' less of what it has learned regarding previous tasks. The researchers have also demonstrated that using the framework to learn a new task can make the AI better at performing previous tasks,...
WeWork urges investors to see losses as 'investments' as it reports quarterly loss of $264 million
WeWork has to convince public market investors that its losses are different than those of Uber or Lyft as the company prepares for its IPO.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2VGm7...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals $900 million Amazon stake
Berkshire Hathaway on Wednesday revealed the size of its previously announced stake in the e-commerce giant.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/30ihh...
Quantum cloud computing with self-check
With a quantum coprocessor in the cloud, physicists have opened the door to the simulation of previously unsolvable problems in chemistry, materials research or high-energy physics. In a new study, researchers report how they simulated particle physics phenomena on 20 quantum bits and how the quantum simulator self-verified the result for the first...
Media Invited to SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of Four NASA Missions
Media accreditation is open for SpaceX’s third Falcon Heavy launch, targeted for Saturday, June 22, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
May 15, 2019
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2LGDK...
Cisco rises on strong revenue guidance
Cisco beat on top and bottom lines and delivered better-than-expected revenue guidance.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2YAIl...
New AI sees like a human, filling in the blanks
Computer scientists have taught an artificial intelligence agent how to do something that usually only humans can do -- take a few quick glimpses around and infer its whole environment, a skill necessary for the development of effective search-and-rescue robots that one day can improve the effectiveness of dangerous missions.
from Top Technology News...
Scientific reproducibility does not equate to scientific truth, mathematical model finds
Reproducible scientific results are not always true and true scientific results are not always reproducible, according to a mathematical model.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WKwS...
New AI sees like a human, filling in the blanks
Computer scientists have taught an artificial intelligence agent how to do something that usually only humans can do -- take a few quick glimpses around and infer its whole environment, a skill necessary for the development of effective search-and-rescue robots that one day can improve the effectiveness of dangerous missions.
from All Top News --...
Jawless fish take a bite out of the blood-brain barrier
A jawless parasitic fish could help lead the way to more effective treatments for multiple brain ailments, including cancer, trauma and stroke. Researchers borrowed molecules from the immune system of the parasitic sea lamprey to deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to brain tumors.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Yxf8...
A new way of diagnosing and treating disease -- without cutting skin
Researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential ability to both diagnose diseases that include skin cancer and perform incredibly precise surgery -- all without cutting skin.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QeCd...
A new way of diagnosing and treating disease -- without cutting skin
Researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential ability to both diagnose diseases that include skin cancer and perform incredibly precise surgery -- all without cutting skin.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QeCd...
From Earth's deep mantle, scientists find a new way volcanoes form
Far below Bermuda's pink sand beaches and turquoise tides, geoscientists have discovered the first direct evidence that material from deep within Earth's mantle transition zone -- a layer rich in water, crystals and melted rock -- can percolate to the surface to form volcanoes.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HlZB...
Neanderthals and modern humans diverged at least 800,000 years ago, research on teeth shows
Neanderthals and modern humans diverged at least 800,000 years ago, substantially earlier than indicated by most DNA-based estimates, according to new research.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W3KO...
Experimental brain-controlled hearing aid decodes, identifies who you want to hear
Our brains have a remarkable knack for picking out individual voices in a noisy environment, like a crowded coffee shop or a busy city street. This is something that even the most advanced hearing aids struggle to do. But now engineers are announcing an experimental technology that mimics the brain's natural aptitude for detecting and amplifying any...
Experimental brain-controlled hearing aid decodes, identifies who you want to hear
Our brains have a remarkable knack for picking out individual voices in a noisy environment, like a crowded coffee shop or a busy city street. This is something that even the most advanced hearing aids struggle to do. But now engineers are announcing an experimental technology that mimics the brain's natural aptitude for detecting and amplifying any...
Uber adds 'quiet mode' in luxury service upgrade
For people who don't prefer chatty drivers, global ride-sharing major Uber is rolling-out "quiet mode" on its luxury services.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2W4zN...
Alibaba beats fourth-quarter revenue forecasts
Alibaba is diversifying to include new business lines such as cloud computing as a boom in its core e-commerce has peaked and its top line growth is slowing.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2LNxq...
Applying precious metal catalysts economically
Researchers have developed a new method of using rare and expensive catalysts as sparingly as possible.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HjWp...
SF facial recognition ban could leave wrong impression. Millions are even paying to be scanned
CLEAR is signing up members for its biometric security technology, which includes facial recognition, at a faster clip than ever before. It now has 3 million customers and its eye on e-cigarette sales and online gaming.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2w1Wr...
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