ht Life may have begun on Earth 100 million years earlier than we thought By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:00:02 +0000 A new timeline of early evolution suggests life on Earth began 100 million years earlier than we thought, while meteorites were still pummelling the planet Full Article
ht Fossil blubber shows ichthyosaurs were warm blooded reptiles By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:00:59 +0000 A fossil so well preserved that its skin is still flexible is revealing much more about the marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs that swam in the sea during the age of dinosaurs Full Article
ht The Northern Lights make a mysterious noise and now we might know why By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:00:00 +0000 For 30 years, one man has been obsessed with the whisperings of the aurora borealis. His search for its origins may finally be over Full Article
ht Plate tectonics began nearly 2 billion years before we thought By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:00:19 +0000 Earth’s continents may have been shifting for 2.5 billion years, according to a study of ancient rocks that finds plate tectonics evolved far earlier than we thought Full Article
ht Giving nature human rights could be the best way to protect the planet By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:45:00 +0000 Rivers, lakes and forests around the world are being recognised as if they were legal persons. It sounds strange, but could it effectively protect the planet? Full Article
ht U.S. tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists amid coronavirus tensions By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:43:57 -0400 The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists, saying it was in response to the treatment of U.S. journalists in China, a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic. Full Article topNews
ht Rights group says Saudi Arabia is holding a senior prince incommunicado since March By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:47:15 -0400 Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Saturday that Saudi Arabian authorities recently detained and are holding incommunicado Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, who had previously been netted in an anti-corruption drive and released in late 2017. Full Article topNews HRW
ht The Harman Kardon FLY Headphone Series Takes Sound to Sophisticated New Heights By news.harman.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT CES 2020 – LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 6, 2020 – At CES, Harman Kardon launched its first new headphone series since 2014, the Harman Kardon FLY. This line-up of sophisticated headphones includes three models – FLY BT, (Bluetooth), FLY TWS (true wireless)... Full Article
ht Great ape brains have a feature that we thought was unique to humans By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:00:06 +0000 Our ape cousins have asymmetrical brains just like we do, which might require us to rethink ideas on the evolution of brain specialism in our hominin ancestors Full Article
ht Should animals with human genes or organs be given human rights? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Gene-edited pigs and brain implants are blurring the lines of what it means to be human, so our morals and laws may need to change to include beings that are “substantially human” Full Article
ht Gamifying hate: How alt-right extremists recruit and mobilise online By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Julia Ebner infiltrated the hidden forums that extremists use. Her experiences lay bare how they hijack social media and video games to spread hate – and how to beat them Full Article
ht Don't miss: War in Westworld, the power of sight and unearthly audio By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, watch as Westworld breaks out of the park and into LA, discover why vision is so important and listen as a drama exploits the weirdness of sound Full Article
ht Our ancestors may have run a million years earlier than we thought By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:52:07 +0000 We thought hominins evolved to run around 2 million years ago – but a study of the famous Lucy's species, Australopithecus afarensis, suggests she could run too Full Article
ht How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy Full Article
ht The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:38:00 -0500 Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Full Article
ht On AI: How AI affects human rights By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:03:34 -0400 From surveillance to healthcare, artificial intelligence is getting personal. As companies join the AI race, the technology is also raising ethical concerns. Full Article
ht Octopuses were thought to be solitary until a social species turned up By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 The discovery of a species of octopus that lives in groups and mates face-to-face is changing our thinking about what cephalopods are capable of Full Article
ht Planting a trillion trees really can help us fight climate change By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 A trillion new trees isn’t the only climate solution, but it is the cheapest and it would make a huge difference if we do it right, says ecologist Tom Crowther Full Article
ht Gamifying hate: How alt-right extremists recruit and mobilise online By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Julia Ebner infiltrated the hidden forums that extremists use. Her experiences lay bare how they hijack social media and video games to spread hate – and how to beat them Full Article
ht How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy Full Article
ht No right to praise healthcare workers and then ignore them: Pelosi takes aim at Trump By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:08:20 -0400 U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday made an indirect dig at President Donald Trump's Navy Blue Angels flyover this weekend, saying that political leaders have 'no right to praise them and then ignore their needs.' Full Article
ht UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:27:42 -0400 UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said. Full Article sportsNews
ht What can we expect from the new 'Twilight' book? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:06:20 -0400 Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels by announcing she will release a prequel - but what can we expect from the new book? Full Article
ht Southwest flights delayed by online booking glitch By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:34:00 -0400 Frustrated Southwest Airlines customers have been forced to wait in long lines for a second day as the airline tries to solve a technical problem with its electronic booking system. In the meantime, passengers are being told to prepare for delays. Katharine Jackson reports. Full Article
ht US Airways makes final flight By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:48:00 -0400 US Airways flight 1939 lands in Philadelphia, marking the last flight for the airline which merged with American Airlines. Katharine Jackson reports. Full Article
ht Smart windows can let visible light through while blocking out heat By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:26:05 +0000 A 3D printed grate can be used to make a smart window that blocks heat from sunlight out in the summer while letting it through in the winter, conserving energy Full Article
ht The 10 best documentaries you should watch right now By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000 Apollo 11, Take Your Pills, Pandemic: How to prevent an outbreak, and Icarus are all great documentaries available to stream at the moment Full Article
ht Men are worse than women at estimating their height and weight By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:30:35 +0000 We tend to overestimate our height and underestimate our weight to fit society’s ideals, or because we think we're still the same as our younger selves Full Article
ht SpaceX mission control to do social distancing for first crewed flight By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 23:09:02 +0000 SpaceX’s first crewed launch is planned for 27 May and will be run from a mission control with desks set six feet apart to comply with social distancing protocols Full Article
ht Network Effect review: A glorious thought-provoking Murderbot tale By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Martha Wells's action-packed novel Network Effect puts you inside the head of a Murderbot. It raises fascinating questions you will think about for a long time, says Sally Adee Full Article
ht Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:57:21 +0000 People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help Full Article
ht BCG vaccine helps fight infections by boosting immune cell production By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:41 +0000 The BCG tuberculosis vaccine boosts the production of immune cells and this may explain how it protects newborns from dying of sepsis Full Article
ht Facebook names first members of content oversight board By www.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:54:37 -0400 Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members. Full Article
ht Pessimism might signal upswing for stocks: advisor By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:47:37 -0400 Payne Capital Management's Courtney Dominguez says the high level of investor pessimism indicates the markets may have bottomed. She says savings could make their way into stocks. Full Article
ht Facebook names first members of content oversight board By www.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:54:37 -0400 Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members. Full Article
ht No right to praise healthcare workers and then ignore them: Pelosi takes aim at Trump By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:08:20 -0400 U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday made an indirect dig at President Donald Trump's Navy Blue Angels flyover this weekend, saying that political leaders have 'no right to praise them and then ignore their needs.' Full Article
ht Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the Ears By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the EarsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/22/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/25/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your HearingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Hiding in plain sight: PhantomLance walks into a market By securelist.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:00:32 +0000 In July 2019, a sophisticated backdoor trojan in Google Play was reported. We conducted an inquiry of our own, discovering a long-term campaign, which we dubbed “PhantomLance”, its earliest registered domain dating back to December 2015. Full Article APT reports Featured Apple MacOS APT Backdoor Google Android Malware Descriptions Malware Technologies Spyware Trojan-Dropper
ht Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was ObeseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/2/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer Risk By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/6/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/9/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Fitness Key to Long-Term Weight Loss Success By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Fitness Key to Long-Term Weight Loss SuccessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/3/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Being Chained to Your Desk Might Harm Your Thyroid By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Being Chained to Your Desk Might Harm Your ThyroidCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy ReliefCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/1/2009 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull AppetiteCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Health Highlights: April 26, 2010 By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Health Highlights: April 26, 2010Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male FertilityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Health Highlights: April 27, 2010 By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Health Highlights: April 27, 2010Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/27/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
ht Health Tip: Signs That You Might Have Pancreatitis By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Health Tip: Signs That You Might Have PancreatitisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article