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FAA will require drones to display registration numbers externally
Engadget - 12 Feb 2019 21:47
Drone owners will soon need to display their device's registration numbers on the outside of the craft, the Federal Aviation Administration has declared. The agency, which last month proposed looser restrictions on drone...
Apple reportedly wants to keep 50% of subscription news service revenue
Slash Gear - 12 Feb 2019 23:19
Big publishers are pushing back against Apple’s alleged financial terms for a news subscription service, sources have claimed. The service, which some have described as similar to a “Netflix for news,” would report...
Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Hornet discovered in the South Pacific
Fox News - 12 Feb 2019 20:03
The wreck of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) has been discovered off the Solomon Islands by a research organization set up by the late billionaire Paul Allen.
Activision Blizzard's first-quarter profit forecast misses estimates
Reuters - 12 Feb 2019 23:25
Activision Blizzard Inc reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as it faces competition from "Fortnite" and invests more ...
Facebook’s Portal is $50 off at Best Buy right now — long distance couples take note
Mashable - 12 Feb 2019 18:00We've discovered the world's largest drum - and it's in space
Phys.org - 12 Feb 2019 17:23
Universities in the US have long wrangled over who owns the world's largest drum. Unsubstantiated claims to the title have included the "Purdue Big Bass Drum" and "Big Bertha", which interestingly was named after the Ger...
Argonne's Innovative Community Software Is on Weather Scientists' Radar
Medical Design Technology - 12 Feb 2019 15:46
News In 2015, the Python-ARM Radar Toolkit (Py-ART) made its open-source debut. After 4 years, and with contributions from 34 individual editors, it is now a staple in radar science. The toolkit helps scientists analyze....
IBM's AI loses to a human debater, but still is persuasive technology - CNET
CNET - 12 Feb 2019 05:13
Big Blue is now moving its Project Debate technology on to commercial uses.
Security experts warn hackers are testing a new way to infect Macs
Slash Gear - 12 Feb 2019 05:11
Security company Trend Micro has revealed a method hackers are using to bypass the macOS security feature Gatekeeper in order to deploy EXE files containing malware onto their victim’s computer. The discovery was made ...
The worst Mars mission ever conceived is now dead
BGR - 12 Feb 2019 04:03
Mankind will be headed for Mars sooner or later, but planning an executing the first manned mission to another planet is obviously a complex and expensive endeavor. Mars One was one of the first and most ambitious attemp...
U.S. judge keeps documents secret in Facebook encryption case
Reuters - 12 Feb 2019 02:13
A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a bid by two civil rights groups that had sought to force the release of documents describing a secret U.S. government effort to compel Facebook Inc to decrypt voice conversations between ...
Role of estrogen in controlling Type 2 diabetes
Science Daily - 12 Feb 2019 23:22
The results of a recent study provide insights into the mechanism by which estrogen can decrease insulin resistance and the production of glucose, reducing incidences of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Testosterone limits for female athletes based on 'flawed' research
Science Daily - 12 Feb 2019 23:00
New rules governing international track and field competitions would require some women to medically reduce their testosterone levels to compete. A new study suggests the regulations are rooted in flawed science.
Slower runners benefit most from elite methods
Science Daily - 12 Feb 2019 23:00
How much do high-tech shoes, special diets and exercises, drafting behind other runners and other strategies to improve your 'running economy' actually improve your finish time? A new study spells it out. The takeaway: T...
New machine learning method could spare some women from unnecessary breast surgery
Science Daily - 12 Feb 2019 23:00
Researchers have developed and evaluated a machine learning approach of using patient core needle biopsy data to identify the risk that atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) breast lesions may upgrade to cancer. This knowled...
How YouTube Drives Shane Dawson and Other Creators to Conspiracy Theories
Motherboard - 12 Feb 2019 22:04
YouTube structurally prioritizes audience feedback, which can drive content-makers to promote conspiracy theories or hate.
Researchers Use X-Rays To Understand The Flaws Of Battery Fast Charging
Medical Design Technology - 12 Feb 2019 21:48
News While gas tanks can be filled in a matter of minutes, charging the battery of an electric car takes much longer. To level the playing field and make electric vehicles more attractive, scientists are working on fast-...
Georgia House Wants Local Utilities to Provide Broadband
Medical Design Technology - 12 Feb 2019 21:23
News Local utility cooperatives would be authorized to provide broadband in an effort to boost internet access in rural areas, under legislation that won unanimous support Monday in the Georgia House. Contributed Author:...
New Device Simplifies Measurement Of Fluoride Contamination In Water
Medical Design Technology - 12 Feb 2019 21:20
News A team of scientists have now built a device that can accurately measure fluoride concentrations using only a few drops of water-- even with low-level contamination--resulting in a simple change in color brightness....
Amazon to Buy Wi-Fi Device Maker Eero
Medical Design Technology - 12 Feb 2019 21:19
News Eero, founded in San Francisco five years ago, sells $200 devices that can spread Wi-Fi throughout a home. Rival Google already sells similar devices. Contributed Author: Associated Press Topics: Mergers and Acquisi...
Why too much DNA repair can injure tissue
Science Daily - 12 Feb 2019 21:14
Researchers have discovered how overactive DNA repair systems can lead to retinal damage and blindness in mice. A DNA repair enzyme called Aag glycosylase becomes hyperactive, provoking an inflammatory response that prod...
The latest BundleHunt Mac App bundle starts at $5 with your choice of 45 titles
9 to 5 Mac - 12 Feb 2019 21:01
BundleHunt is back with a new Mac app sale today, offering a wide range of titles on discount. Here’s how it works, simply pay $5 to unlock the bundle and then add each additional app for as little as $1 each. Most of ...