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NASA researchers track slowly splitting 'dent' in Earth's magnetic field
Phys.org - 17 Aug 2020 22:28
A small but evolving dent in Earth's magnetic field can cause big headaches for satellites.
Bacteria's secret weapon revealed
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 18:30
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown method used by bacteria to evade immune responses.
Chatbots delivering psychotherapy help decrease opioid use after surgery
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 20:41
A study showed that patients receiving messages from a chatbot used a third fewer opioids after fracture surgery, and their overall pain level fell, too.
Why young and female patients don't respond as well to cancer immunotherapy
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 20:41
Researchers discovered that tumor cells in younger and female patients accumulate cancer-causing mutations that are more poorly presented to the immune system, better enabling tumors to escape detection and clearance.
The Last Supernovae
Universe Today - 17 Aug 2020 17:30
The last supernova in history will be the final burst of light in a cold, dark, and dead cosmos. The post The Last Supernovae appeared first on Universe Today.
ZTE teases Sept. 1 launch of first phone with a front camera under the display - CNET
CNET - 17 Aug 2020 16:05
Time to say goodbye to notches?
Researchers discover protective factor against psychological trauma
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 21:04
The endogenous regulation of a specific gene is associated with a reduced risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder following a terrifying experience. In particular, traumatic memories of the experience are less ...
Dr Disrespect is writing a memoir, and here's hoping for mullet tips
The Verge - 17 Aug 2020 22:24
Photo Illustration by Alex Castro | Photography by Bobby Quillard Surely you know Dr Disrespect: the mustached, mullet-wearing streamer who also happens to be the "most famous, dominant gamer in the history of the world....
U.S. Air Force Academy to expand space education curriculum
Space News - 17 Aug 2020 22:32
In addition to astronautical engineering, cadets will be offered courses in space law, strategy and operations. SpaceNews
More healthful milk chocolate by adding peanut, coffee waste
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 16:43
Milk chocolate is a consumer-favorite worldwide, prized for its sweet flavor and creamy texture. In contrast, dark chocolate has high levels of phenolic compounds, which can provide antioxidant health benefits, but is le...
Crypto-mining worm steal AWS credentials
ZDNet - 17 Aug 2020 18:44
TeamTNT has become the first crypto-minining botnet to include a feature that scans and steal AWS credentials.
Photographer Shoots Epic Formula 1 'Race' in His Bedroom with Toy Cars
PetaPixel - 17 Aug 2020 16:14Alice Oswald's Homeric Mood
The New Yorker - 17 Aug 2020 12:00
Her poetry conjures the worlds of the Iliad and the Odyssey with startling, sometimes vexing, beauty, Judith Thurman writes.
Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a preventive antiviral against COVID-19, study finds
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 18:49
Researchers have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.
US Adds Sanctions on China's Huawei to Limit Technology Access
SecurityWeek - 17 Aug 2020 16:12
The US administration Monday expanded its sanctions on China's Huawei, a move aimed at further limiting the tech giant's access to computer chips and other technology.
Apple TV+ hopes to revolutionize music competitions with My Kind of Country
Cult of Mac - 17 Aug 2020 21:37
Apple TV+ ordered its first competition series. My Kind of Country will feature "unconventional and extraordinary country music talent." The show hopes to revolutionize the music competition genre. My Kind of Country won...
Opioid use can trigger deafness
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 20:41
Opioid receptors in the inner ear can cause partial or full hearing loss, according to new research.
Energy-efficient tuning of spintronic neurons
Phys.org - 17 Aug 2020 16:07
The human brain efficiently executes highly sophisticated tasks, such as image and speech recognition, with an exceptionally lower energy budget than today's computers can. The development of energy-efficient and tunable...
How to use the Apple Watch's Walkie-Talkie function
AppleInsider - 17 Aug 2020 00:42
The Apple Watch has a feature called Walkie-Talkie, which provides an easy way to immediately speak to a contact via the wearable device. We explain how to get started with the quite handy feature. Walkie Talkie on the A...
This is when coronavirus patients are the most contagious
BGR - 17 Aug 2020 22:41
With the coronavirus transmission rate still high, people must understand how the virus spreads, how long it takes to develop symptoms, and when a person is most contagious. Studies indicate that people are the most cont...
The Strange Theory of Coronavirus from Space
Discover - 17 Aug 2020 21:30
COVID-19 and the history of the panspermia hypothesis.
Protein produced by the nervous system may help treatments for inflammatory diseases
Science Daily - 17 Aug 2020 21:04
Researchers have discovered a protein produced by nervous system may be key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).