ng See a 3D mouse brain with single-cell resolution By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:09 EDT A manually constructed 3D atlas offers a cellular-level view of the entire mouse brain. This reference brain, called the Allen Mouse Brain Common Coordinate Framework (CCFv3), is derived from serial two-photon tomography images of 1,675 mice. Full Article
ng The feeling a limb doesn't belong is linked to lack of brain structure and connection By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:11 EDT People with body integrity dysphoria (BID) often feel as though one of their healthy limbs isn't meant to be a part of their bodies. They may act as though the limb is missing or even seek its amputation 'to feel complete.' Now, researchers have found that these feelings that a limb doesn't belong are mirrored in the brains of people with this condition. Full Article
ng New simple method for measuring the state of lithium-ion batteries By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:16 EDT Scientists have presented a non-contact method for detecting the state of charge and any defects in lithium-ion batteries. Full Article
ng Quantum jump tipping the balance By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:17 EDT Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atoms. Full Article
ng Virgin birth has scientists buzzing By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:27 EDT Researchers have identified the single gene that determines how Cape honey bees reproduce without ever having sex. One gene, GB45239 on chromosome 11, is responsible for virgin births. Full Article
ng Light, sound, action: Extending the life of acoustic waves on microchips By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:38 EDT Data centres and digital information processors are reaching their capacity limits and producing heat. Foundational work here on optical-acoustic microchips opens door to low-heat, low-energy, fast internet. Full Article
ng Immunity of recovered COVID-19 patients could cut risk of expanding economic activity By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:53:55 EDT New modeling of coronavirus behavior suggests that an intervention strategy based on shield immunity could reduce the risk of allowing the higher levels of human interaction needed to support expanded economic activity. Full Article
ng Planting trees is no panacea for climate change By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:30:08 EDT A restoration ecologist has a simple message for anyone who thinks planting 1 trillion trees will reverse the damage of climate change: 'We can't plant our way out of climate change.' Full Article
ng Revealing links between education and a good diet By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:30:20 EDT Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data. Full Article
ng Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:40:05 EDT Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer successfully manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy. Full Article
ng Prediction tool shows how forest thinning may increase Sierra Nevada snowpack By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:40:07 EDT Thinning the Sierra Nevada forest by removing trees by hand or using heavy machinery is one of the few tools available to manage forests. However, finding the best way to thin forests by removing select trees to maximize the forest's benefits for water quantity, water quality, wildfire risk and wildlife habitat remains a challenge for resource managers. Full Article
ng Blood thinners may improve survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:49:07 EDT Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants -- blood thinners that slow down clotting -- may improve their chances of survival, researchers report. The study could provide new insight on how to treat and manage coronavirus patients once they are admitted to the hospital. Full Article
ng Neanderthals were choosy about making bone tools By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:28:56 EDT Evidence continues to mount that the Neanderthals, who lived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago, were more sophisticated people than once thought. A new study shows that Neanderthals chose to use bones from specific animals to make a tool for specific purpose: working hides into leather. Full Article
ng Fishing can disrupt mating systems By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:01 EDT In many fish species body size plays an important role in sexual selection. Large individuals are preferred mating partners because they can enhance offspring survival by providing better quality resources than small individuals. While large females and males are often favored by sexual selection, fishing targets and removes these reproductively superior individuals. Full Article
ng Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:24 EDT A recent study has described new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology. Full Article
ng Promising study offers hope for Menkes disease patients By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:26 EDT A research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. Full Article
ng The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:46:01 EDT A new study investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency. Full Article
ng Caterers bringing customers to them due to COVID-19 By leaderpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:47:32 +0000 Catering companies are having to get creative to stay in business during COVID-19. Full Article Local News coronavirus COVID-19
ng Employment plunges 53K in Saskatchewan from March to April By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:28:35 +0000 The plunge in jobs was 73,800 relative to February, but Saskatchewan saw a shallower decline than any other province as COVID-19 devastates labour markets across Canada. Full Article Saskatchewan
ng COVID-19 live updates: People defying public health orders a concern in north By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:13:37 +0000 The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche is being attributed to citizens who've ignored physical distancing measures. Full Article Local News Saskatchewan coronavirus COVID-19 Dr. Rim Zayed La Loche Scott Moe
ng Regina Pats expecting forward progress By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:17 +0000 Rookie phenom Connor Bedard is the headliner of a workmanlike forward group that's looking to come of age with the Regina Pats. Full Article Regina Pats Hockey Connor Bedard Western Hockey League
ng Sask. residents grieving in isolation in new world of COVID-19 restrictions By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:29 +0000 Due to COVID-19, what we think of as traditional funerals are unable take place in Saskatchewan, and it's taking a toll on those who have lost loved ones. Full Article Local News Saskatchewan coronavirus COVID-19
ng In an unusual investor call, Apple reports flat quarterly earnings amid COVID-19 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:49:36 +0000 CEO Tim Cook talked at least as much about COVID-19 efforts as the business itself. Full Article Tech apple coronavirus COVID-19 earnings Stock Market Tim Cook
ng New earnings report shows Microsoft’s shift to cloud and subscriptions is working By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:40:41 +0000 Azure's still going strong, and even Xbox avoided major losses. Full Article Tech azure cloud services earnings microsoft Microsoft Azure Stock Market
ng Raspberry Pi launches camera with interchangeable lens system for $50 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 19:40:55 +0000 The "High Quality Camera" unlocks a world of photography options for the Pi. Full Article Tech
ng The Galaxy A51, Samsung’s $399 iPhone SE fighter, gets a wide US release By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:22:53 +0000 Will a modern design and more cameras keep customers from the iPhone SE? Full Article Tech
ng Microsoft unveils a ton of new Surface devices, including the Surface Book 3 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:25 +0000 Surface Book 3 gets more RAM, Surface Go 2 gets a bigger display, and more. Full Article Tech microsoft Surface surface book 3 surface earbuds surface go 2 surface headphones windows 10
ng The Sonos Arc is the long-awaited Playbar update with Dolby Atmos support By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:00:24 +0000 Arc brings a new design and feature set, while the Play:5 is now just the Five. Full Article Tech home theater smart speakers Sonos sonos arc sonos five sonos sub
ng Roku’s 4K HDR Streaming Stick+ is on sale for $39 today By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:20:50 +0000 Dealmaster also has deals on Kindles, our top Thunderbolt 3 dock, and more. Full Article Tech dealmaster
ng Google unifies messenger teams, plans “more coherent vision” By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:09:53 +0000 One person is now in charge of Google’s six messaging apps. Full Article Tech
ng Office for iPad is getting trackpad support later this year By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:34:41 +0000 Microsoft's all-in-one Office app will pick up iPad mouse support sometime this year. Full Article Tech
ng 10 steps to take with your iPhone now that we’re starting to leave home By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:42 GMT Coronavirus restrictions are lifting across the nation, and before long you’ll get back to some normalcy. I’m not taking any chances with bringing germs into my house. Tap or click for the at-home “airlock” trick I use to make sure everything is disinfected, inspired by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly. Full Article 6a5a828d-0754-5eba-9f31-7f517d543eb9 fnc fnc/tech article The Kim Komando Show Kim Komando
ng Gamer who died of coronavirus has Nintendo 'Animal Crossing' funeral By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:25:30 GMT The life of a New York video game enthusiast who died from complications of the coronavirus was celebrated with a virtual service on Nintendo’s hit video game: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons.” Full Article 0f1d15e9-273a-5320-93aa-b1ca420db519 fox-news/tech/topics/video-games fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Chris Ciaccia
ng Airbus eyeing ‘smell sensors’ capable of detecting coronavirus on planes By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:09:27 GMT Sensors being developed by Airbus and a California-based startup might be able to sniff out COVID-19 in an effort to help prevent its spread. Full Article 0e0baa58-2506-532b-853d-57e78672e178 fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech fox-news/health fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Brooke Crothers
ng More future Navy SEALs resume war preparations following COVID-19 pause By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:14:00 GMT Future Navy SEALs will conduct combat scenarios six-feet apart, emulate high-risk combat scenarios, study in smaller classrooms and be directed by megaphones at farther distances, because more candidates for the special operations unit are again competing, training and preparing for war following temporary delays caused by COVID 19. Full Article c6459114-af34-5822-978a-76ea7c3d48d1 fox-news/tech/topics/us-navy fnc fnc/tech article Warrior Maven Kris Osborn
ng Boston Dynamics creepy robot dog is patrolling parks to encourage social distancing By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:27:53 GMT Boston Dynamics robot dog, known as Spot, is patroling Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore to help with social distancing practices during the coronavirus pandemic, the Singapore government announced. Full Article 73787932-bda9-59ca-9691-5cf3bbfe6940 fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech/technologies/robots fox-news/tech fox-news/health fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Chris Ciaccia
ng As FTC issues fresh warning, here are 5 COVID-19 scams to be aware of By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:05:16 GMT On the heels of the Federal Trade Commission’s latest warning about coronavirus treatment scams, here are five scams to be aware of. Full Article fd44b6f9-ae7b-52e5-9502-f16a4d12dd5c fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/tech/topics/cybercrime fox-news/tech fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Brooke Crothers
ng New Army artillery changes course to hit targets under bridges By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:26:58 GMT Enemies of the U.S. Army are now deliberately hiding targets behind mountain ridges, under bridges, in rocky crevices and other locations intended to elude state-of-the art GPS-guided artillery round attacks -- complicating U.S. efforts to pinpoint and destroy targets Full Article 27dcc00f-7913-5cb5-85d4-8df3d00bb1ab fox-news/tech/topics/us-army fnc fnc/tech article Warrior Maven Kris Osborn
ng Indian court seeks government reply over challenge to mandatory coronavirus app By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:25:16 -0400 A court asked the Indian government on Friday to respond to a challenge against its order for compulsory use of a contact tracing app by public and private sector employees returning to work amid the world's biggest coronavirus lockdown. Full Article technologyNews
ng WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:58 -0400 The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus, and is considering a Bluetooth-based contact tracing feature too, an official told Reuters on Friday. Full Article technologyNews
ng Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:34:35 -0400 Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart. Full Article technologyNews
ng Tesla secures $565 million loan for Shanghai factory By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:59:53 -0400 Electric carmaker Tesla Inc has entered into an agreement for a working capital loan of up to 4 billion yuan ($565.51 million) with a lender from China for its Shanghai car plant, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. Full Article technologyNews
ng California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:40:36 -0400 Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday. Full Article technologyNews
ng SpaceX to bring astronauts to short-handed Space Station for longer stay By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 20:37:16 -0400 Two NASA astronauts gearing up to ride SpaceX's new space taxi will now be on a mission planned to last more than a month, instead of a week, to help the short-handed crew aboard the International Space Station, the U.S. space agency said on Friday. Full Article scienceNews
ng Neutralizing antibody; new virus details to aid vaccine research By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:39:55 -0400 The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Full Article scienceNews
ng Kremlin says U.S. moon mining proposals need thorough legal analysis By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:50:42 -0400 The Kremlin on Wednesday said a U.S.-proposed legal blueprint for mining on the moon would need to be analysed thoroughly to check if it complies with international law. Full Article scienceNews
ng Exclusive: Trump administration drafting 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining - sources By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:37:27 -0400 The Trump administration is drafting a legal blueprint for mining on the moon under a new U.S.-sponsored international agreement called the Artemis Accords, people familiar with the proposed pact told Reuters. Full Article scienceNews
ng Closest black hole to Earth has two partners in surprising celestial marriage By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:23:40 -0400 Astronomers have spotted the closest black hole to Earth ever discovered and are surprised about its living arrangements - residing harmoniously with two stars in a remarkable celestial marriage that may end in a nasty breakup. Full Article scienceNews
ng Copper takes aim at COVID-19 with virus-killer coatings By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:17:52 -0400 At an outer suburban manufacturing plant, engineer Byron Kennedy is resetting a machine to spray-print a layer of copper on to a door handle, aiming to use the metal's antiviral properties to counter the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article scienceNews
ng 'Full-flower supermoon' rises on world starting to emerge from pandemic lockdowns By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:02:59 -0400 The last "supermoon" of 2020 rose in the night sky on Thursday over a world beginning to re-emerge after weeks of coronavirus-related lockdowns. Full Article scienceNews