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RUDN University chemist developed green method for malaria and leprosy drug production
EurekAlert! - 30 Oct 2020 06:00
(RUDN University) A chemist from RUDN University suggested an eco-friendly method for the synthesis of dapsone, a substance that inhibits the growth of malaria and leprosy agents. The main component of the new reaction i...
Stunning Drone Photos Capture the Beauty of Ballet from Above
PetaPixel - 30 Oct 2020 17:16New 'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' trailer reveals its story
Engadget - 30 Oct 2020 11:59
Lucasfilm's immersive entertainment studio ILMxLAB has released a new trailer for Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, and it gives us a glimpse of the kind of adventures we can expect from Ady Sun'Zee. It shows the ...
How to Watch Tonight's 'Hocus Pocus' Charity Reunion Show
Life Hacker - 30 Oct 2020 17:45
For members of a certain generation, Hocus Pocus is among the most iconic Halloween-themed films ever made. These fans will definitely want to join their coven as the three Sanderson Sisters--played by Bette Midler, Sara...
NASA asteroid probe stows space-rock sample for return to Earth
SPACE.com - 30 Oct 2020 13:43
NASA's pioneering OSIRIS-REx probe has bagged up its precious asteroid sample for return to Earth.
NASA releases new spooky space-themed posters about extreme places in the Universe
Universe Today - 30 Oct 2020 05:04
While ghouls and goblins may provide the ghastly delights many of us associate with this time of year, NASA has just released a series of spooky space-themed posters that are more unearthly than any monsters or scary sto...
Iconic scenes in The Mandalorian were filmed using a Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon lens
DP Review - 30 Oct 2020 23:31
The second season of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian premiered today and there is fascinating photography associated with the production of the Star Wars spinoff show. For starters, some scenes in the show were sh...
Infection by confection: COVID-19 and the risk of trick-or-treating
Science Daily - 30 Oct 2020 18:25
Researchers determined that COVID-19 transmission risk via Halloween candies is low, even when they are handled by infected people, but handwashing and disinfecting collected sweets reduces risk even further.
Hubble telescope spots a 'Greater Pumpkin' in space for Halloween
SPACE.com - 30 Oct 2020 22:31
As families tuck into their couches to watch Charlie Brown's quest for the great pumpkin this Halloween, they may be surprised to hear that NASA has already discovered a "greater pumpkin."
NASA asteroid probe stows space-rock sample for return to Earth
Live Science - 30 Oct 2020 18:20
OSIRIS-REx finished stowing the bits of the asteroid Bennu that it snagged last week, successfully locking the material into the spacecraft's return capsule
Space.com is going to 'Mars' on a HI-SEAS habitat simulation
SPACE.com - 30 Oct 2020 23:16
A group of six researchers will embark on a mission to "Mars," this upcoming Monday (Nov. 2). The Martian crew will include artists, scientists and ... me!
Coral 'tower' taller than the Empire State Building discovered off Australian coast
Live Science - 30 Oct 2020 21:27
Scientists have discovered a free-standing reef near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which stands taller than the Empire State Building.
Something other than just gravity is contributing to the shape of dark matter halos
Universe Today - 30 Oct 2020 20:51
Galactic dark matter is in a state of maximum entropy, which means it must interact with itself. The post Something other than just gravity is contributing to the shape of dark matter halos appeared first on Universe Tod...
Google One adds a VPN service to higher subscription tiers
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2020 02:46
Google has a ton of apps and services, some of them not free, many of them relatively unknown. One recent service that checks those two boxes is Google One, which has practically replaced its old Google Drive and Photos ...
NASA says OSIRIS-REx Bennu sample collection effort is finally over
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2020 01:11
After a few days of effort, NASA has confirmed that its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has secured its Bennu asteroid sample payload, meaning that scientists will eventually get their hands on a pure few ounces of asteroid regoli...
The Shirk Report - Volume 602
Twisted Sifter - 30 Oct 2020 21:11
Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting
Dynamic photonic barcodes record energy transfer at the biointerface
Phys.org - 30 Oct 2020 19:05
Optical barcodes enable detection and tracking via unique spectral fingerprints. They've been widely applied in areas ranging from multiplexed bioassays and cell tagging to anticounterfeiting and security. Yu-Cheng Chen ...
Aspirin use best for those with high coronary calcium, low risk of bleeding
Science Daily - 30 Oct 2020 17:18
An X-ray test commonly used to assess hardening of the arteries could help doctors decide whether the benefits of taking aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke outweigh the risks of bleeding from its use, rese...
Gravitational-wave treasure trove reveals dozens of black hole crashes
Live Science - 30 Oct 2020 13:55
Scientists can now catch gravitational waves better than ever before.
Huawei might be able to buy Samsung screens, Sony camera sensors
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2020 04:27
Huawei just recently announced its Mate 40 series and, perhaps to no one’s surprise, it was already rated with high scores on DxOMark’s photography and new display benchmarks. While its new flagships may be able to k...
Google blasts past expectations with a big rebound in Q3 earnings
Android Central - 30 Oct 2020 02:09
Revenue for Search, YouTube, and "Other Revenue" (which includes Pixel phones) were all up. What you need to know Alphabet's earning for Q3 came in at $46.17 billion, beating estimates by almost $4 billion. Revenue from ...
NASA secures sample of asteroid Bennu to send home to Earth - CNET
CNET - 30 Oct 2020 01:54
The Osiris-Rex spacecraft grabbed so much space gravel its container started overflowing and the sample had to be put away early.