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Carrier-assisted differential detection
EurekAlert! - 20 Feb 2020 07:00
(Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences ) Hyperscale datacenters have sprung up across the globe rapidly. This generate tremendous demand for high-capacity cost-effective o...
Scientists use light to convert fatty acids into alkanes
EurekAlert! - 20 Feb 2020 07:00
(Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters) Researchers led by Prof. WANG Feng at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported that photocatalytic decarboxylation is an ...
New study indicates amino acid may be useful in treating ALS
EurekAlert! - 20 Feb 2020 07:00
(Brain Chemistry Labs) A naturally occurring amino acid is gaining attention as a possible treatment for ALS following a new study published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. It showed the amino ...
Sony Xperia L4 brings 21:9 screen ratio to entry-level
Pocket-lint - 20 Feb 2020 12:16
Sony Mobile has announced an addition to its L series that brings 21:9 display tech to entry-level.The Sony Xperia L4 is a 6.2-inch phone that will be
Mapping cells to build a complete atlas of the human body
The Economist - 20 Feb 2020 11:33
BODIES ARE made of cells. Lots of them. An average adult human contains about 37.2trn cells, 100 times as many as the number of stars in the Milky Way. Clearly, trying to map the location of every one of these cells woul...
Salt Water Might Still be Able to Collect on the Surface of Mars a Few Days a Year
Universe Today - 20 Feb 2020 00:27
A new study from the PSI indicates that around Mars' equator, salt water could form on the surface for a few days out of the year. The post Salt Water Might Still be Able to Collect on the Surface of Mars a Few Days a Ye...
Your Doorbell Camera Spied on You. Now What?
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2020 00:11
Amazon's popular Ring security cameras have gaping security holes. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scientists Create Atomic-Level Image of the New Coronavirus's Potential Achilles Heel
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2020 00:10
Scientists studying the new coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands of people in China have published an atomic-resolution image of the protein that the virus uses to gain access to cells. This feat, which was ac...
These Third Party X Mount Lenses Complement Fujifilm's Film Simulations
The Phoblographer - 20 Feb 2020 01:00
Recently, Sigma told the world that they would love to make lenses for the Fujifilm X mount platform. Still, because Fujifilm will not play nice and share their algorithms with third parties, Sigma said that they would h...
Autism eye scan could lead to early detection
EurekAlert! - 20 Feb 2020 07:00
(Flinders University) A new eye scan could help identify autism in children years earlier than currently possible.The non-invasive eye scan utilises a hand-held device to find a pattern of subtle electrical signals in th...
Hate speech dominates social media platform when users want answers on terrorism
EurekAlert! - 20 Feb 2020 07:00
(University of York) People often resort to using hate speech when searching about terrorism on a community social media platform, a study has found.
AMD graphics cards are allegedly overheating because the screws are too loose
The Verge - 20 Feb 2020 03:47
Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge The last thing on my mind when building or upgrading a PC is whether my graphics card's screws are tight enough. But it turns out that even a few slightly loose screws could cause a GPU to...
A rundown of the best new iPhone features Apple introduced with the new iOS 13.4 beta
BGR - 20 Feb 2020 03:30
Apple earlier today rolled out the second developer beta of iOS 13.4, an update which includes a number of intriguing new features. While iOS updates this far removed from September have historically consisted of bug fix...
Canadian online pharmacy, PocketPills has raised $7.35 million as it expands into Quebec
TechCrunch - 20 Feb 2020 03:16
PocketPills, which bills itself as the sole online pharmacy operating in Canada, has raised $7.35 million in new financing as it expands across the country. Through partnerships with insurers like Pacific Blue Cross the ...
Contaminated water on the space station not growing killer bacteria - CNET
CNET - 20 Feb 2020 03:00
The ISS water dispenser gets a thorough check-up.
'Superspreader' in South Korea infects nearly 40 people with coronavirus
Live Science - 20 Feb 2020 21:58
A woman in South Korea gave at least 37 people at her church COVID-19.
NONS SL42 is the world's first instant SLR with a M42 mount
DP Review - 20 Feb 2020 21:34
A new Kickstarter campaign is seeking funds for NONS SL42, the first instant camera to feature an interchangeable M42 lens mount and support for Instax Mini instant film. The camera can be used with 'hundreds of classic ...
How serotonin modulates behavior
Neuroscience News - 20 Feb 2020 21:33
A new NIH funded study will use C. elegans to discover the secrets behind serotonin's influence on behavior.
New coronavirus may spread through poop
Live Science - 20 Feb 2020 19:07
The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which has now infected nearly 76,000 people, spreads mostly through respiratory droplets and contact with infected patients. But new research suggests that it can also spread through feces...
Banish All The Dead Spots In Your House With The Netgear WiFi System
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2020 19:05
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Microsoft is bringing its antivirus software to iOS and Android
The Verge - 20 Feb 2020 17:22
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is planning to bring its Defender antivirus software to Android and iOS later this year. The software giant is developing apps for both mobile operating systems that are ...
Stargazing with computers: What machine learning can teach us about the cosmos
Phys.org - 20 Feb 2020 17:20
Gazing up at the night sky in a rural area, you'll probably see the shining moon surrounded by stars. If you're lucky, you might spot the furthest thing visible with the naked eye--the Andromeda galaxy. It's the nearest ...