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Driver was more than five times limit

The sheriff said she had “represented a significant danger to other road users”

31 Jan 08:34 dailyrecord 552235480839685606.html
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing

A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...

31 Jan 08:22 phys.org 3476726124377647726.html
Pvt sector to get 70% of upcoming space projects worth up to $1.6 bn: Isro

In the last 25 years, the space agency has launched more than 50 PSLV rockets, and wants to launch another 50 in the next five years

31 Jan 08:59 Business-Standard 1502508924740481011.html
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Mission Comes to End After 16 Years in Space

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end after 16 years of studying the universe, the US space agency said on Friday.

31 Jan 08:32 Sputniknews 967333867649097286.html
2020 Portrait of American International Travelers Survey shows no sign of travel slow down

KANSAS CITY, MO – The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and travel-focused, integrated marketing agency MMGY Global, have partnered to conduct the 2020 Portrait of the American International Traveler Survey ,which captures the underlying motivations and future intentions that influence travelers’ behavior. According to the survey, the outlook for 2020 is promising with American international travelers intending to take 2.2 international vacations in the next 12 months, and most notably, 37% wanting to travel more this year than last. The

31 Jan 08:00 TravelDailyNews International 1304175788957535031.html
Which trainer can save the career of Andy Ruiz Jr.?

Teddy Atlas? Freddie Roach? Who's the best-suited trainer for former heavyweight unified world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr.?

31 Jan 13:37 ESPN 8538773402684830660.html
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors

For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.

31 Jan 13:05 News-Medical.net 4522523030222597648.html
Oppo smartwatch showcased by company exec ahead of launch

Weeks ahead of the rumoured MWC 2020 announcement, an Oppo VP has provided our first look at the upcoming smartwatch

31 Jan 13:12 Tech Advisor 6450858318535859106.html
Space sector can hit $50 bn by 2024, needs policy support: Antrix-PwC study

Calls for unhindered access to capital for start-ups, govt support in the form of buyback arrangements or schemes to incentivise investors

31 Jan 13:02 Business-Standard 1502508926681251797.html
The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy

Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?

31 Jan 13:23 The Irish Times 8204772967897627913.html
Quality rice through PDS from April 1

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies to supply quality rice in packets under the Public Distribution System (

31 Jan 13:22 The Hindu 6679535025827187913.html
Tesla CEO Elon Musk drops hot new track: Gigaclub coming soon?

A day after Tesla reported its impressive Q4 2019 earnings, CEO Elon Musk seems to be in a celebratory mood, treating his fans and the electric vehicle community by dropping a new song. The Model Y delivery is set to start soon and a lot of people are excited about the Cybertruck but the Tesla […]

31 Jan 13:30 Teslarati 613467575341929280.html
The Sims 'for a new generation' could have online play

'Social interaction and competition' will become part of The Sims in future.

31 Jan 13:09 TechRadar 2111116914625775338.html
Japanese billionaire Maezawa pulls out of dating show that promised the moon

Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has pulled out of a documentary search for a girlfriend to take on his voyage around the moon,

31 Jan 13:15 Vanguard News 4125100339009582208.html
An ode to The Good Place, which taught us the journey is more important than the destination.

Fork yes.

31 Jan 13:40 Mamamia 1081827192116290002.html
ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles

ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.

31 Jan 13:11 The Economic Times 7653256037298902046.html
An Ode To Spitzer, NASA's Now-Defunct Space Telescope

Deep space is a harsh, unforgiving place, traversed only by the lonely few. Now, one traveller's decade-spanning journey through the stars is coming to an end. January 31 marks the last day NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope will broadcast science and engineering data to Earth, closing the final curtain on a trip that...

31 Jan 13:54 Gizmodo AU 3183561246371132061.html
Microsoft is offering up to $20,000 to researchers who find bugs in Xbox

Microsoft is handing out up to $20,000 to security researchers who can unearth vulnerabilities in Xbox.

31 Jan 12:21 Plugged | The Next Web 3990801508989086450.html
Collaboration tools are more popular than ever, but they have an insidious side

Are collaboration tools having a positive or negative impact on the way we work?

31 Jan 12:00 TechRadar 2111116914932131709.html
Lexus LC500h launched at Rs 1.96 crore

Lexus has introduced the LC500h grand tourer to its India line-up. Click here for its price, engine specs and more.

31 Jan 12:10 Autocar India 1039296990816215191.html
Rocket Lab kicks off busy year with NRO launch

Rocket Lab successfully launched a classified payload for the NRO Jan. 30 in the first of up to a dozen launches planned by the company this year.

31 Jan 12:03 SpaceNews 7631243600606337576.html
South Korean evacuation flight arrives from Wuhan amid tension over quarantine centers

A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday as tensions simmered around quarantine centers where they will be isolated, a plan vehemently opposed by nearby residents.

31 Jan 12:51 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200945899912.html
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say

The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans

31 Jan 12:00 National Post 4816958590798897197.html
Ramaphosa orders SIU to probe IFMS project

President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly instructs the Special Investigating Unit to investigate the bungled National Treasury IT project.

31 Jan 12:24 ITWeb 642894140075719494.html
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study

Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.

31 Jan 12:21 News-Medical.net 4522523030745008644.html
Streetwise Kolkata: Upmarket Victoria Terrace was born out of a slum

The central business district of Kolkata is a collection of several smaller neighbourhoods with unique characteristics and histories of their own. One of them is the relatively less-known, tree-lined Victoria Terrace.

31 Jan 12:52 The Indian Express 2885715103850093312.html
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery

After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.

31 Jan 12:16 phys.org 3476726124203841452.html
Charter flight carrying South Koreans from Wuhan arrives home

SEOUL: A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday (Jan 31) as tensions simmered around quarantine centres where ...

31 Jan 12:08 CNA 5644198863827120026.html
BS6 Ford Endeavour 2.0-litre diesel, 10-speed auto launch soon

Ford India will announce prices for the BS6 Endeavour soon. Click to know about the new engine-gearbox combination that will launch soon.

31 Jan 12:33 Autocar India 1039296990590843344.html
ISRO readying low-cost satellite launch vehicles worth Rs 30-35 cr

ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years, a press release quoting Haridas said

31 Jan 12:50 Business-Standard 1502508925800011143.html
Auckland fruit fly response comes to a successful end

Friday 31 January 2020

31 Jan 12:21 SCOOP 5315658998397943424.html
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications

Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.

31 Jan 12:52 News-Medical.net 4522523029993144056.html
Scientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun

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31 Jan 12:21 Extremetech 653399569426928393.html
Google opens its first Developers Space in Africa

Tech giant Google has officially opened the doors of its first Google Developer Space that would be set up in Africa. The tech hub was unveiled in Nigeria and is in line with the tech giant’s vision to grow Africa’s tech space. The company had made a commitment in 2017 to start the Launchpad Accelerator …

31 Jan 12:30 Gizmochina 1751854815856491309.html
Why the struggle for a secular Pakistan was doomed from the very beginning

Pakistan’s movement towards becoming an overzealous religious society can be traced back to pre-partition times

31 Jan 12:18 The Express Tribune Blog 736159586222309343.html
MME to monitor deep-sea marine environment

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment’s department of monitoring and environmental lab will monitor the marine environment at deep sea in cooperation with Qatar University’s research vessel Janan. The trip will take place in February.

31 Jan 10:08 The Peninsula 1202843882980382980.html
BREAKING Arsenal confirm Cedric Soares transfer on loan until end of season

Cedric is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and will spend the rest of the campaign with Arsenal

31 Jan 10:32 mirror 675785261436982069.html
Rly passenger volume up by 1.85%, freight loading rose by 5.34% in 2018-2019: Eco Survey

Commenting on the cleanliness parameters of the national transporter, the survey stated that for railways which covers over 8,700 stations and carries around 230 lakh passengers daily with clientele of varied socio-economic backgrounds, cleanliness was a continuous process.

31 Jan 10:30 The Economic Times 7653256037280857746.html
Sofia Kenin eyes bright lights of first Grand Slam final

Sofia Kenin enjoys the bright lights and the big city, which is why she aspires to reside in Manhattan one day and perhaps explains why she is thriving on

31 Jan 10:49 The Japan Times 6673764367685895579.html
Clear skies over most parts of Oman

PACA said in its forecast for Friday

31 Jan 10:06 Times of Oman 5168079156249495954.html
Dundalk Schools bring robots to life at Vex regional finals in DkIT

VEX Robotics Challenge

31 Jan 14:12 Dundalk Democrat 5738461708666647883.html
Canada's first P2P consumer lender preps launch

Canadian regulators have given the greenlight for the country's first peer-to-peer lending platform for consumer loans.

31 Jan 14:08 Finextra 6000504749289717780.html
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together

When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.

31 Jan 14:42 phys.org 3476726124284149339.html
Focus on development of municipality: Harish Rao

‘Any laxity on the part of officials will not be tolerated’

31 Jan 14:04 The Hindu 6679535026049716389.html
What does a perfect 2020 look like for Conor McGregor?

Why isn't Conor McGregor No. 1 in ESPN's MMA Rank? And how can he achieve fighter of the year honors by the time 2020 is said and done?

31 Jan 14:01 ESPN 8538773402066207550.html
9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "I lost about $20,000 until I turned a corner. I didn't change anything or get smarter — I just got better by showing up every day.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 14:30 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756682203090.html
Quibi tries to explain what Quibi is in a new Super Bowl commercial

Quibi is using the Super Bowl to make its first major mainstream marketing push

31 Jan 14:35 The Verge 1337119303180646818.html
Samsung patent shows off rounded phone design that looks a lot like a Sony PSP

The new Samsung patent shows a very unique design for a Galaxy smartphone with a rounded display on both ends. Check it out here.

31 Jan 14:43 Android Authority 5968532815705855747.html
Thousands of Iraqis Write Their Digital History

What allowed the Iraqi protest movement to succeed, from Baghdad to Basra to all the central and southern governorates, is that it is a decentralized grassroots initiative aimed at "overthrowing the corrupt and making fundamental amendments to the el

31 Jan 14:15 Asharq AL-awsat 7659933388807109.html
As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis

Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption ...

31 Jan 14:50 Tech Xplore 4945708899157648188.html
The Super Bowl's massive audience is a huge draw for advertisers. Here are 10 brands running Super Bowl commercials for the first time in 2020., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Bud Light Seltzer, Facebook, Little Caesars, Sabra, are among the brands airing Super Bowl ads for the first time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 14:48 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756569498184.html
Eight slangs invented by Black Twitter that have spiced up different aspects of life

The phenomenon we have come to know as Black Twitter has been described as the greatest source of linguistic creativity on the social media platform. Black Twitter is definable but not without difficulty. It refers to the conversations generated by mostly African-American users of Twitter and the culture of idiosyncrasies these conversations come with. Being...

31 Jan 14:30 Face2Face Africa 5878198131526839038.html
Researchers look at novel methods to enhance battery performance

Researchers at Penn State are looking at innovative ways to improve energy storage in an effort to better utilize renewable energy technologies.

31 Jan 14:38 Tech Xplore 4945708899745088426.html
Luck went against us and India just always find a way: Colin Munro

Cricket News: New Zealand threw it away from a winning position in the last two T20s against India but opener Colin Munro instead gave credit to the visitors, sayin

31 Jan 14:37 The Times of India 6060938662929077759.html
FCA Flags Capital International Management Company

The FCA regulator has warned against Capital International Management Company, a clone of European Economic Area (EEA) authorised firm.

31 Jan 11:04 Finance Magnates 8992138266299813498.html
Scientists Created A Cyborg Jellyfish That Can Swim 3 Times Faster

Who exactly was after a cyborg jellyfish? Turns out there's some serious interest in making the sea's finest invertebrates into sleek pulsing speed machines....

31 Jan 11:05 Gizmodo AU 3183561246924107416.html
Space is incredible, but too many games are missing the point

Comet me bro.

31 Jan 11:00 Eurogamer.net 1957885125667241911.html
Mercury, Not Venus, Is The Closest Planet To Earth

A team of scientists just demonstrated something that might shock you: Mercury, not Venus, is the closest planet to Earth on average....

31 Jan 11:00 Gizmodo AU 3183561247469723316.html
6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G

6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G. The world is just beginning to discover 5G but China is already looking towards 6G.

31 Jan 11:02 Gizchina 5392375276495872628.html
Tesco discounts toy Range Rover by a whopping £82 so shoppers can get it for just £27.50

Supermarket Tesco has slashed the cost of a toy Range Rover by 75%. The car is currently £27.50 instead of £110

31 Jan 11:23 Wales Online 7686550516823458001.html
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media

The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.

31 Jan 11:58 Mail Online 124328111043424268.html
The space junk hazard - Skywatching

Back in the late 1950s and early '60s, when our first artificial satellites were put into orbit, we didn't pay much attention to what went with them.

31 Jan 11:00 Castanet 616068602384881723.html
Mars National Anthem?  Elon Musk Drops Surprise EDM Track ‘Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe’

Elon Musk has proved a versatile creator, but forget electric cars, rockets and flamethrowers – the Tesla boss has now ventured into electronic music.

31 Jan 11:09 Sputniknews 967333868950796433.html
NASA’s newest space observatory could sniff exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life

Over the course of our existence, humanity has struggled to definitively answer the question: “Are we alone?” Is Earth the only planet in the vast cosmic sea that contains life? As our technology becomes more advanced, we get closer and closer to the answer. Our solar system contains a multitude of worlds, planetary bodies ranging […]

31 Jan 11:00 Teslarati 613467574879651185.html
Daily Blender Tip - Copy Rotation from one object to another

Jan van den Hemel writes: What if you want to copy the rotation of one object to another object? You will need to use the Copy Attributes add-on, which comes with Blender by default. This short video shows you how to use it. https://youtu.be/f7zF1pjpc74

31 Jan 11:00 BlenderNation 3769153472583955383.html
Going with the wind energy in Latvia

Going green has been an international hot topic for a while, with Latvian President Egils Levits discussing at the recent World Economic Forum how Latvia could become a renewable energy role model, and an increasing portion of the Latvian energy portfolio will be made up of wind energy.

31 Jan 11:13 Public broadcasting of Latvia 4233150811810557822.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.Kang-Xing Jin, . . .

31 Jan 11:20 Times Colonist 7617512061188060448.html
Terrifying 'bone-crushing' reptile related to modern crocodiles that feasted on dinosaur carcasses 230 million years ago is unearthed in Brazil

Named Dynamosuchus collisensis the creature found in Brazil had a long snout and tail, huge jaws and large, blade like teeth adapted to eating meat - although it was likely a scavenger.

31 Jan 11:36 Mail Online 124328110744704216.html
Former ref Jackson named Super Rugby's tackle guru

New Zealand's Glen Jackson has been appointed as Super Rugby's Tackle Technique Review Officer for the 2020 season.

31 Jan 11:06 Sport 682566035714664109.html
When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be – but not because of the cost

When the price tag seems too good to be true, it might be, learns Gayle MacDonald. Not because of the cost, but because the sticker seems to be a permanent feature of the product

31 Jan 11:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410246509575.html
Officials to use new method to corral Asian carp in Kentucky

Federal and state officials will use an experimental fishing method next month at Kentucky Lake in an attempt to reduce the infestation of Asian carp.

31 Jan 11:17 WVLT 4089046911066239825.html
Thai taxi driver is kingdom's first human-to-human transmission of virus

A Thai taxi driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, health officials said Friday, in the kingdom's first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly sickness which has sparked a global health alert.

31 Jan 11:20 Digital Journal 4566489172850300206.html
International bid from Ethio Telecom (TENDER)

The RFI remains floating from February 3, 2020 up to march 2, 2020. RFI document can be obtained free of charge from Ethio Telecom’s head office room no. 207 during office hours (Monday to Friday). Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from ethio’s Website and collect the RFI document in person from Head quarter, 2nd Floor, and room no. 207.

31 Jan 15:32 New Business Ethiopia 4287479609048021831.html
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors

All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

31 Jan 15:22 News-Medical.net 4522523030173145127.html
Michael Jacques can’t read or write. But he’s published a new book

Author Michael Jacques’s story is one of perseverance, a message he preaches as a public speaker

31 Jan 15:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410890245598.html
Making waves! The Splash Challenge is the latest social media trend that sees users 'jumping' off the surface of a body of water

More than 2,000 people have already uploaded their attempts at the Splash Challenge. The aim is to reach backward and touch the surface of the water before landing safely back on the ledge.

31 Jan 15:36 Mail Online 124328111685451476.html
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae

Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...

31 Jan 15:00 phys.org 3476726123730680700.html
Impermanence of life

Tamil literature speaks of the impermanence of life in beautiful verses, said Malayaman in a discourse. To think worldly possessions will last is nothing but foolishness, and this is highlighted by Th

31 Jan 15:44 The Hindu 6679535024585035543.html
The mystery of Tom Hanks: Why Hollywood’s most decent star is also one of its most complex

The strangest sequence in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is of Mister Rogers, the avuncular children’s television presenter played in the film by Tom Hanks, sitting in the shadows of the

31 Jan 15:40 The Independent 2511519172124703237.html
How to activate Android blue light filter

How To | How to activate Android blue light filter

31 Jan 15:13 Technobezz 300833014137682190.html
Amber Gill: Love Island star is dating Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori

Amber Gill, Love Island winner, has reportedly found love in Chelsea sensation Fikayo Tomori, with reports suggesting that the TV star's proximity with the Blues star is more than a social media flirtation.

31 Jan 15:17 Legit 3764253649427592122.html
Elegoo Mars Pro vs. Elegoo Mars: It's not much of a fight!

The Elegoo Mars has been hugely popular since its release, but now there is a new model, the Mars Pro. Is it worth the cost to replace? Let's find out.

31 Jan 15:45 Windows Central 7807657680297418060.html
This is why Aditya Roy Kapur felt like a boss on the set of Malang

Aditya Roy Kapur, who has so far entertained us with films like Action Replayy, Guzaarish, Aashiqui 2, Daawat-e-Ishq, Fitoor and Kalank has something different in store for us this time around. He will be seen playing a rather ruthless character in Malang. Interestingly, Aditya has gone through a major physical transformation, bulking up his body to suit the intense character he plays in the Mohit Suri directorial, Malang, which is of a murderer. Aditya not just enjoyed playing the part but it also made him feel strong on set. Talking about the same, Aditya said, “I have a lot of action in the film. Therefore, I was on a strict diet and was looking sturdy and muscular. It made me feel really strong. I was walking like a boss on the sets. It was so much fun. You know, you go home feeling strong with all that I you do for such a film. "

31 Jan 15:04 Filmfare.com 6668806038487448296.html
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets

DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...

31 Jan 15:24 phys.org 3476726123880667943.html
Scientists make alarming discovery under Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’

Scientists have detected unusually warm water underneath Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier.” The team from Georgia Tech was able capture new images and first-of-its-kind data from deep

31 Jan 15:20 New York Post 7654946768933502699.html
Mysterious Russian spacecraft has maneuvered into orbit right behind a $4 billion US spy satellite - and the Pentagon is worried it could be preparing for an attack

Between January 20 and 23, Russian spacecraft Cosmos 2542 made several maneuvers to end up in the same orbit as the American spy satellite USA 245, and is now closely following it.

31 Jan 17:53 Mail Online 124328111611670293.html
Scientists make cosmic dust in a MICROWAVE to study the chemical origins of stars, planets and life itself

Creating our very own 'cosmic dust' to study on the Earth had been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process - but a method from British scientists is set to change that.

31 Jan 17:24 Mail Online 124328111146424742.html
University of Sheffield spin-out Epipix developing micro-LEDs

Epipix (stylised EpiPix) is a recently launched University of Sheffield spin-out company developing “the next generation” of micro-LED technology.

31 Jan 17:12 Electronics Weekly.com 6636672081365795723.html
Two studies find cervical cancer could be eliminated within the century

Cervical cancer could be eliminated within 20 years in Canada and within a century worldwide, according to two international studies in which Quebec researchers have participated.

31 Jan 17:37 Montreal 8735609773625826553.html
Astronomers Spot Two-Star System Spinning So Fast It’s BENDING Space & Time

New video depicts neutron star, white dwarf twisting both space and time with their immense gravity

31 Jan 17:25 Infowars 1950426315150660516.html
History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu

news, story, article

31 Jan 17:37 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610245218257.html
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again

Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th

31 Jan 17:08 IFLScience 242791750227705817.html
Nanospirals that form as molten metals solidify could be key to new materials—and invisibility

Humans have been cooling metal mixtures from liquid to solid for thousands of years. But surprisingly, not much is known about exactly what happens during the process of solidification. Particularly puzzling ...

31 Jan 17:05 phys.org 3476726123293242360.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

31 Jan 17:07 Tech Xplore 4945708898473844707.html
Lyft Has 99 Problems, But This Ain't One

Lyft has several problems today, but low barriers to entry might not be one of them.Each price cut by Lyft increases the cost of entering its industry because Lyft's own prices are the cap on payments

31 Jan 17:57 Seeking Alpha 5725634557771786570.html
Global scientists race to develop novel coronavirus vaccine

Medical researchers at home and abroad are working swiftly to develop a vaccine targeting the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has 9,731 confirmed cases in China and 101 cases overseas as of 2 pm on Friday.

31 Jan 17:34 Global Times 7829414520320174668.html
Auto industry slowdown temporary: Economic Survey

The survey said that the “temporary auto slowdown may be attributable to certain other reasons such as lack of credit, base effect (as in last few years auto sector has grown rapidly), and structural changes like adoption of newer fuel standards from BS-IV to BS-VI from April 20 etc.”

31 Jan 16:04 Deccan Herald 2027555797015590529.html
Head of 330 million-year-old great white shark-sized beast found in wall of cave

Fossils of 15 to 20 different shark species from the Late Mississippian period have been found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park in a breakthrough discovery

31 Jan 16:17 mirror 675785260808089850.html
New $2.35M U of S research chair targets beef industry sustainability

Dr. Cheryl Waldner will work with the beef industry to address producer priorities, like improving herd health and managing antibiotic use.

31 Jan 16:18 Saskatoon StarPhoenix 8202104419717888616.html
Is your child hooked on digital devices? These researchers hope to help.

The work could create a standard set of questions that pediatricians across the country can ask parents to gauge whether children are showing signs of compulsive screen use.

31 Jan 16:27 euronews 7318238120556801841.html
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.

31 Jan 16:40 UPI 8257973865860822420.html
SA wine industry promotes sober drinking habits through new code

The South African wine industry on Friday announced that it has joined other liquor industries in introducing a new code ...

31 Jan 16:05 www.iol.co.za 17825111711872452.html
Olympus E-M1 Mark III leak suggests it could be the best Micro Four Thirds camera yet

A leak appears to have given us our first glimpse of the Olympus E-M1 Mark III – and revealed most of its specs too.

31 Jan 16:21 TechRadar 2111116915366785619.html
Green energy could now be cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to breakthrough

Australia is on fire. Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is melting. Last year was the second hottest year on record. The six hottest years in all of recorded human history? The last

31 Jan 16:29 New York Post 7654946768099140004.html
Report: AI Algorithm Sent First Warnings About China's Coronavirus

According to a recent report by Wired, a Canadian AI-driven algorithm called BlueDot sent the first warnings of the coronavirus outbreak in China beating both the CDC and the WHO.

31 Jan 16:46 Breitbart 3148363490746751841.html
Kodaikanal lake needs a new lease of life

Municipality plans facelift to the waterbody; environmentalists say water pollution should be addressed

31 Jan 16:16 The Hindu 6679535024425427631.html
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) CEO Joseph Bartolacci on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 09:23 Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020, 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Bartolacci - President and

31 Jan 16:24 Seeking Alpha 5725634557182930019.html
The Pokémon hoax that found its way into Temtem

The blue Platypus that took the internet by storm

31 Jan 16:23 Polygon 3721530541442008688.html
What other tourist darlings can learn from the sudden end of Iceland’s ‘miraculous’ tourism growth

For much of the past decade, Iceland welcomed tourists in record-breaking numbers. But to the relief of locals, growth has slowed. Here’s what other tourist darlings can learn from the sudden end of Iceland’s ‘miraculous’ tourism growth

31 Jan 16:59 The Globe and Mail 68426410471159103.html
SEGA Europe is going green as it abandons all plastic boxes for future PC games

With Football Manager proving to be an eco-friendly and edible success story last year, the house of Sonic the Hedgehog is looking to clean up its act even further.

31 Jan 16:00 Critical Hit 8797780292668453183.html
'Large boulder the size of a small boulder' Tweet by sheriff's office goes viral

A Colorado sheriff's office Tweet is going viral due to their unusual description of a boulder's size.

31 Jan 16:51 WVLT 4089046912050234300.html
BS6-compliant Lexus NX launched at Rs 54.90 lakh

Lexus has upgraded the NX’s engine to meet the upcoming BS6 emission norms. Click here for more details.

31 Jan 16:22 Autocar India 1039296990724295016.html
Why the new home of Guinness is right here in the US

What happens when you combine over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity? You get the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Maryland - the only place in the whole world where you can find these two qualities together. 

31 Jan 09:23 IrishCentral 7319968743351975038.html
Apple's first over-ear headphones could launch in next few months

Rumors suggest that Apple is on the verge of releasing its first-ever wireless over-ear headphones.

31 Jan 09:26 TechRadar 2111116914579880529.html
Rocket nears spaceport for Chinese space station test launch

The first flight model of a rocket designed to launch modules for a Chinese space station is set to arrive at Wenchang spaceport for a crucial test mission.

31 Jan 09:59 SpaceNews 7631243598933064944.html
Struggling to burn belly fat? It’s time to take a closer look at your menstrual cycle

If you’ve ever cancelled a gym class because of period pain or feeling tired and bloated because of your menstrual cycle, you’re far from alone.

31 Jan 09:21 body+soul 9006881320700486443.html
Samsung will bring “Super ISO” low light sensitivity to their phone cameras

There is a battle for the best low-light photos between Huawei, Google and Samsung, and it appears Samsung will launch its next offensive with the Samsung Galaxy S20. LetsGoDigital has found a new trademark application for “Super ISO” for Samsung at the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office). The application says the trademark is for: camera …

31 Jan 09:00 MSPoweruser 1651641550206857698.html
Mick Clifford: Unwieldy and shouty debate produced plenty of heat but very little light

There is a lingering suspicion that everybody in Thursday’s TV leaders debate was administered a high dose of adrenaline as they entered the studio. All were out of the blocks as if they’d been pumped up on something, and none more so than co-presenter Ivan Yates.

31 Jan 09:08 Irishexaminer 8196011179071974802.html
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket expected to reach major launch milestone in 2020

Hours after SpaceX launched its 240th new Starlink satellite into orbit, Elon Musk took to Twitter to cryptically reveal that the company’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket could “reach triple digits this year” if everything goes according to plan. Designed and built by SpaceX in the late 2000s, the Falcon 9 rocket launched for the first […]

31 Jan 09:55 Teslarati 613467575411900912.html
Germany: Evacuation of more than 100 Germans from China starting shortly

BERLIN (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that a German military plane would be leaving for China shortly to evacuate more than 100 German citizens, none of whom are infected with the coronavirus or suspected of having contracted it.

31 Jan 09:56 Reuters 8334514180743419504.html
Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'

In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets

31 Jan 09:56 Mail Online 124328112458824448.html