Month: April 2020

Press Trust of IndiaApr 22, 2020 14:19:55 IST Scientists have discovered a six-planet system - a “super-Earth” and five “mini-Neptunes” which display an exceptionally regular spacing, hinting at how the system may have formed. The planets revolving the star HD 158259 in the Draco constellation were found using the SOPHIE spectrograph installed at the Haute-Provence Observatory
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The medical simulation company has collaborated with Imperial College to train the skills to ventilate COVID-19 patients.  There is an unprecedented demand for ventilators due to the coronavirus pandemic, yet the physical machines are really only part of the equation.  In the United Kingdom, the country’s National Health Service (NHS) is having to quickly redeploy
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tech2 News StaffApr 21, 2020 21:49:56 IST Zoom, a US-based video calling platform that surged in popularity during COVID-induced lockdowns has been in the news one too often for a variety of security and privacy faux pas in the last few days. These issues have resulted in a Zoom boycott around the world. Major global bank Standard Chartered
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It’s not good having Bitcoin as an investment if you don’t know how you might one day shift it to turn a profit. Digital Trends isn’t about to give out investment advice, that’s not our forte, but we can break down the technical fundamentals for you, like how to sell Bitcoin. There are different ways
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Looking for good news despite all the market gloom Alex Wilhelm 7 hours Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. This morning we’re hunting up “green shoots” for software companies. Green shoots is financial slang for positive signals that could point to
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VanMoof is releasing a new generation of its electric bike. In many ways, the VanMoof S3 and its smaller version the VanMoof X3 are refined versions of the VanMoof Electrified S2 and X2. It features an updated motor, hydraulic brakes and a familiar design. If you’re not familiar with VanMoof bikes, the company has been
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Samsung Electronics announced today that its blood pressure monitoring app for Galaxy Watches has been approved by South Korean regulators. Called the Samsung Health Monitor, the app will be available for the Galaxy Watch Active2 during the third quarter, at least in South Korea, and added to upcoming Galaxy Watch devices. TechCrunch has contacted Samsung
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Photo: Alex Wong (Getty Images) Donald Trump claimed on Monday evening that he would be temporarily suspending all immigration to the U.S., ostensibly due to the novel coronavirus pandemic but more likely as an extreme political ploy to rally his supporters amid massive disruptions to everyday life and an economy in the gutter. Advertisement “In
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Researchers at Purdue introduce a new source of sustainable energy powered by crustacean shells. When you hear the term “sustainable energy,” what exactly comes to mind? Wind turbines? Solar panels? Geothermal heating systems? As humanity continues its gradual shift away from nonrenewable resources, researchers are continuing to develop new and innovative ways of generating clean,
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A lot of startups have answered the call for more personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essentials to support healthcare workers in their efforts to curb the spread and impact of COVID-19. One of those is direct-to-consumer 3D-printed eyewear brand Fitz, which is employing its custom-fit glasses technology to build protective, prescription specs to frontline
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Pokémon Go is one of the most popular mobile games on the planet. Last year alone the game made nearly $900 million — an impressive feat considering it first launched in 2016. Since then, the free-to-play title has seen millions of players worldwide and its numbers continue to grow. If you’re thinking about joining the
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Facebook has posted an interactive map that tracks where people are self-reporting symptoms of coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, by county. The map pulls data from a survey of Facebook users who self-reported symptoms to researchers from Carnegie Mellon University. Scientists say the information could be used to predict where coronavirus outbreaks will hit next.
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