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These sea snails fly like butterflies, sink like hang-gliders (VIDEO)
Live Science - 7 Sep 2020 06:15
Scientists studied how shell shape helps marine snails "fly" through water.
Sony Xperia 5 II fully leaked again, this time in video
Pocket-lint - 7 Sep 2020 11:35
The Sony Xperia 5 II is expected to be launched on 17 September, a more compact version of Sony's flagship phone, the Xperia 1 II.We'd previously seen
Epic Games is getting desperate in its failed 'Fortnite' battle with Apple
BGR - 7 Sep 2020 16:06
Epic Games recently filed for a preliminary injunction which, if granted, would force Apple to keep Fortnite on the App Store. Apple kicked Fortnite off the App Store three weeks ago after Epic allowed users to pay the c...
Post-COVID Syndrome Severely Damages Children's Hearts
Neuroscience News - 7 Sep 2020 00:10
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, a Kawasaki-like disease that appears to result from COVID-19 infections, damages the heart to such an extent that children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions.
Want a Kodak Black and White Film Guide? Check This Out!
The Phoblographer - 7 Sep 2020 00:00
Some photographers have shot their entire portfolio with one film. It's helped them get a very signature look. But others like to experiment. Today, we're sure that many of you sometimes wonder which Kodak film to choose...
Yes, You Can Run Doom on an Electronic Pregnancy Test--But There's One Big Catch
Gizmodo - 7 Sep 2020 21:52
The ability to run id Software's classic first-person-shooter has practically become a rite of passage for any gadget worth its salt. And while I'd like to say we can welcome electronic pregnancy tests into the hall of u...
Study details surprising link between anxiety and 'silent' thyroid issue
Slash Gear - 7 Sep 2020 21:07
The endocrine system, specifically the thyroid, may play a big role in the development of anxiety disorders in some people, according to a new study published by the European Society of Endocrinology. The research specif...
"The Englishman," by Douglas Stuart
The New Yorker - 7 Sep 2020 12:00
Fiction by Douglas Stuart: "His eyes travelled up my bare leg as it emerged from the sleep-twisted sheets. I pretended to be asleep."
Children with asthma could benefit from prescribing according to genetic differences
EurekAlert! - 7 Sep 2020 06:00
(European Lung Foundation) Selecting treatments according to genetic differences could help children and teenagers with asthma, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. ...
Orca who carried dead calf for 17 days in 'tour of grief' gives birth again
Fox News - 7 Sep 2020 19:23
The grieving killer whale who made global headlines two years ago for carrying her dead calf for more than two weeks is now a new mother, researchers announced Sunday.
Five Eyes Cybersecurity Agencies Release Incident Response Guidance
SecurityWeek - 7 Sep 2020 17:14
Cybersecurity agencies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States have published a joint advisory focusing on detecting malicious activity and incident response.
Wish Joins Amazon in Restricting Seed Sales Amid Global Seed Mystery
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2020 16:30
Amazon.com is barring foreign sales of seeds into the U.S.-- and e-commerce company Wish will ban the sale of seeds--after thousands of suspicious packets, many postmarked from China, arrived at households around the wor...
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Review
Photography Blog - 7 Sep 2020 15:30
Tamron have been hitting it out of the park recently, and their brand new 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 all-in-one super-zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras looks set to continue that trend. With a world-beating m...
How to have a blast like a black hole
Phys.org - 7 Sep 2020 14:50
Researchers from the Institute of Laser Engineering at Osaka University have successfully used short, but extremely powerful laser blasts to generate magnetic field reconnection inside a plasma. This work may lead to a m...
New quantum paradox throws the foundations of observed reality into question
SPACE.com - 7 Sep 2020 14:19
Physicists have found a new paradox in quantum mechanics that throws doubt on some common-sense ideas about physical reality.
16 Labor Day deals you don't want to miss
Android Central - 7 Sep 2020 13:44
With no Amazon Prime Day this summer, it looks like retailers have been saving up their best deals for Labor Day. A lot of the sales kicked off last week or over the weekend and most are still live through the end of the...
Even if you have the Galaxy Fold, the Z Fold 2 is worth considering
Android Central - 7 Sep 2020 13:00
Better in every way Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 $2,000 at Samsung Pros Larger cover display Inner screen is 120Hz Higher-quality cameras Sturdier, more functional hinge Matte glass back Cons Very expensive The Galaxy Z Fold ...
Guy runs 'Doom' on a pregnancy test and wait, what?
Mashable - 7 Sep 2020 10:03Windows become transparent solar panels with added nanoparticles
New Scientist - 7 Sep 2020 10:00
Windows can be converted into solar panels by sandwiching nanoparticles between panes of glass - which could make them useful in cities where space for solar panels may be limited
ADHA appoints former Services Australia interim head as its new CEO
ZDNet - 7 Sep 2020 02:30
The new appointment will start at the end of the month.
The Brain Can Induce Diabetes Remission in Rodents, but How?
Neuroscience News - 7 Sep 2020 22:40
Researchers demonstrate how a single injection of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) can restore blood sugar levels to normal for extended periods in rodent models of type 2 diabetes. Studies show how FGF1 affects specifi...
Smartphone or tablet? Either way, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 might be for you
USA Today - 7 Sep 2020 21:48
The Fold2 isn't a phone or a tablet. It's a smartphone with a tablet tucked inside. A look at how the device survived in the hands of this reviewer.