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Shockingly young galaxy surprises scientists with its impressive bulge
SPACE.com - 14 Aug 2020 13:51
Peering into the early universe, astronomers uncovered a surprise: a young galaxy that looks a lot like our home, the Milky Way.
IBM Researcher Frances Allen Made Computers Run Faster
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2020 16:00
Frances Allen, an IBM scientist, helped develop software tools that translate computer languages designed for people into something machines can understand. Her work allowed more people to program and made computers and ...
High-tech exoskeleton will allow paralyzed teen to deliver first kick at World Cup
CBSNews - 14 Aug 2020 20:39
If they think it, they can do it: a mind-controlled exoskeleton will allow a paralyzed teen to kick off the World Cup
Google stops responding to data requests from Hong Kong authorities
Engadget - 14 Aug 2020 15:47
Google will no longer respond directly to data requests from Hong Kong authorities, the company announced today. The decision is in response to the national security law that Beijing imposed on Hong Kong in early July, T...
Powerful, Portable, and Affordable: Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS Review
The Phoblographer - 14 Aug 2020 12:00
If Micro Four Thirds shooters wanted an affordable superzoom, their only choice for a good few years has been the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm, but now, Olympus has jumped into this space with the new Olympus 100-400mm f5-6...
Fortnite Booted from Google's App Store Too
Gizmodo - 14 Aug 2020 02:17
Google kicked Fortnite off its Play Store on Thursday following the unparalleled theatrics of its removal from Apple's app store earlier today.
Remote Work Is Reshaping San Francisco, as Tech Workers Flee and Rents Fall
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2020 16:00
By giving their employees the freedom to work from anywhere, Bay Area tech companies appear to have touched off an exodus.
New Algorithm Paves the Way Towards Error-Free Quantum Computing
Singularity Hub - 14 Aug 2020 16:00
No one likes noise when they're working through a difficult problem. Quantum computers are no different, and now researchers have devised a new way to estimate how noise can throw their calculations off, a big step towar...
Scientists probe the weird, alien water inside of Uranus and Neptune
Live Science - 14 Aug 2020 15:10
Researchers are investigating an alien version of water inside the strange, icy interiors of Uranus and Neptune.
The Causes of Adult Acne and How to Get Rid of It
Discover - 14 Aug 2020 22:05
Persistent pimples in adulthood might be linked to hormones, genetics, diet or stress. Although acne treatments aren't one-size-fits-all, dermatologists recommend trying some time-tested methods.
Rewriting the recent history of productive Cascade Arc volcanoes
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 20:29
Volcanic eruptions in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest over the last 2.6 million years are more numerous and closely connected to subsurface signatures of currently active magma than commonly thought, according...
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need in Your Diet?
Discover - 14 Aug 2020 20:10
Protein requirements change throughout life. But experts say it's just as important to focus on the source of protein rather than the amount you're eating.
An AI algorithm to help identify homeless youth at risk of substance abuse
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 19:10
While many programs and initiatives have been implemented to address the prevalence of substance abuse among homeless youth in the United States, they don't always include data-driven insights about environmental and psy...
Scientists demonstrate how genetic variations cause eczema
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 18:32
New research delineates how two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, promoting the development of atopic dermati...
Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 17:31
A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death.
7 Ways to Keep Your Remote Workforce Safe
Dark Reading - 14 Aug 2020 17:00Newly identified gut cells nurture lymph capillaries
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 16:17
IBS research team has identified new subsets of gut connective cells, which are crucial for lymphatic growth.The findings imply a crucial link between the physiology of intestinal environment and biological interactions ...
This online calculator can predict your stroke risk
Science Daily - 14 Aug 2020 16:16
Doctors can predict patients' stroke risk by using an online tool that measures the severity of their metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of conditions that includes high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and ...
Be Quiet's Pure Base 500DX is a cooler, deluxe version of its budget quiet case
PC World - 14 Aug 2020 16:00
Be Quiet's Pure Base 500 mid-tower case launched last year with a focus on minimizing fan noise, but as usual with quiet cases, its temperatures ran warm. Happily, you can now bypass that catch with the company's airflow...
Investigation of five-layered cuprate reveals Fermi pockets
Phys.org - 14 Aug 2020 15:40
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Japan and one in the U.K has observed Fermi pockets during experiments with a five-layered cuprate, confirming theories. In their paper published in the jou...
Study explores the association of malaria, HIV with anemia during pregnancy
EurekAlert! - 14 Aug 2020 06:00
(Penn State) Pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa with malaria and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher prevalence of anemia than pregnant women without infections, according to Penn State College of Medici...
Comparing ICD-10 Codes With Electronic Medical Records Among Patients With COVID-19 Symptoms
EurekAlert! - 14 Aug 2020 06:00
(JAMA Network) The goal of this study was to compare International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes with manual electronic medical records review in captur...