Sci-Tech news

• Savvy sports audiences care about team sponsorship deals

  05-06-2017 22:49
  
  Companies and sports team owners should never underestimate the communication impact of the sponsorship deals they make. Consumers and fans notice the nature of such deals, and how they view them can influence loyalty or fuel distaste, researchers say.
  
  Read more

• Malaria During Pregnancy Could Bolster Babies' Immunity

  05-06-2017 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You have a bit of your mother in you, literally.When scientists performed biopsies of young adults’ organs, they’ve found maternal cells embedded in hearts, kidneys, and liver. This phenomenon, called microchimerism, is caused by a small number of cells passing through the placenta during pregnancy. The transfer goes both ways, and scientists think it’s like a meet-and-greet between mom and fetus, preventing their immune systems from treating each other’s cells as da
  
  Read more

• Apple Revealed Some Major Changes at Its Annual Conference

  05-06-2017 22:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  From Macs to software and an upgraded Siri, there was no shortage of news at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference.
  
  Read more

• NASA's asteroid-hunting spacecraft a discovery machine

  05-06-2017 22:09
  
  NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) mission has released its third year of survey data, with the spacecraft discovering 97 previously unknown celestial objects in the last year. Of those, 28 were near-Earth objects, 64 were main belt asteroids and five were comets.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Scientists discover why rocks flow slowly in Earth's middle mantle

  05-06-2017 22:06
  
  For decades, researchers have studied the interior of the Earth using seismic waves from earthquakes. Now a recent study, led by Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration Associate Professor Dan Shim, has re-created in the laboratory the conditions found deep in the Earth, and used this to discover an important property of the dominant mineral in Earth's mantle, a region lying far below our feet.
  
  Read more

• Evidence shows increased risk of ozone loss over the US in summer

  05-06-2017 22:05
  
  A new study out of Harvard University reveals that the protective stratospheric ozone layer above the central United States is vulnerable to erosion during the summer months from ozone-depleting chemical reactions, exposing people, livestock and crops to the harmful effects of UV radiation.
  
  Read more

• Researchers debut battery-less pacemaker

  05-06-2017 22:04
  
  A wireless, battery-less pacemaker that can be implanted directly into a patient's heart is being introduced by researchers from Rice University and their colleagues at the Texas Heart Institute (THI) at the IEEE's International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Honolulu June 4-9.
  
  Read more

• Police officers speak less respectfully to black residents than to white residents: study

  05-06-2017 22:03
  
  The first systematic analysis of police body camera footage shows that officers consistently use less respectful language with black community members than with white community members, according to new Stanford research.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Hubble's tale of two exoplanets: Nature vs. nurture

  05-06-2017 21:59
  
  Is it a case of nature versus nurture when it comes to two "cousin" exoplanets? In a unique experiment, scientists used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to study two "hot Jupiter" exoplanets. Because these planets are virtually the same size and temperature, and orbit around nearly identical stars at the same distance, the team hypothesized that their atmospheres should be alike. What they found surprised them.
  
  Read more

• Domes of frozen methane may be warning signs for new blow-outs

  05-06-2017 21:58
  
  Several methane domes, some 500m wide, have been mapped on the Arctic Ocean floor. They may be signs of soon-to-happen methane expulsions that have previously created massive craters in a near-by area.
  
  Read more

• Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, first new product in years

  05-06-2017 21:56
  
  Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling a new "smart" home speaker and device features touching on virtual reality, online privacy and a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning.
  
  Read more

• The Latest: Apple's HomePod speaker coming this year

  05-06-2017 21:55
  
  The Latest on Apple's annual conference in California (all times local):
  
  Read more

• Study: Collateral damage from cosmic rays increases cancer risks for Mars astronauts

  05-06-2017 21:54
  
  The cancer risk for a human mission to Mars has effectively doubled following a UNLV study predicting a dramatic increase in the disease for astronauts traveling to the red planet or on long-term missions outside the protection of Earth's magnetic field.
  
  Read more

• How one man's shoes help NASA communicate water clarity issues

  05-06-2017 21:53
  
  Wearing white sneakers, a cowboy hat and overalls, Bernie Fowler walks into Maryland's Patuxent River every June to see how deep he can go and still see the tops of his shoes. As a young man he could see his feet on the river bottom as he stood chest-deep to net blue crabs. Now in his nineties, he ventures into the river to assess the water clarity. Fowler has been collecting this data point for the past 29 years and counting, calling it "sneaker depth."
  
  Read more

• Scientist: Baby lobster count drops off US coast, Canada

  05-06-2017 21:27
  A marine scientist with the University of Maine says the number of young lobsters is falling in the Gulf of Maine despite record years of record breaking harvests
  
  Read more

• Two-part system turns stem cells into whatever you want

  05-06-2017 21:14
  
  Whether using embryonic or adult stem cells, coercing these master cells to convert to the desired target cell and reproduce flawlessly is difficult. Now an international team of researchers has a two-part system that can convert the cells to the targets and then remove the remnants of that conversion, leaving only the desired DNA behind to duplicate.
  
  Read more

• Fin24.com | REVEALED: Siri now has a male voice #wwdc2017

  05-06-2017 21:14
  
  Apple has made some interesting announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2017, such as Siri having a male voice and being able to speak new languages. Follow this blog for all the details.
  
  Read more

• Increased number of female engineers in managerial roles brings unintended consequences

  05-06-2017 21:09
  
  Research from a University of Illinois expert who studies identity and meaning in occupations and organizations says a purposeful increase of female representation in the managerial ranks of the male-dominated profession of engineering may foster some unintended consequences, and may even add another layer of sex segregation on top of the one it's meant to mitigate.
  
  Read more

• What caused the most toxic algal bloom ever observed in Monterey Bay?

  05-06-2017 21:08
  
  In late spring 2015, the West Coast of North America experienced one of the most toxic algal blooms on record. The bloom affected wildlife, including anchovies, sea birds, and sea lions, and led to the closure of commercial fisheries from California to Washington. Scientists quickly learned that the bloom consisted of diatoms in the genus Pseudo-nitzschia, but they couldn't tell why these algae had become so toxic. A new paper in Geophysical Research Letters shows that, at least in Monterey Bay,
  
  Read more

• ‘FDA approved’ medical devices don’t actually have to do what they promise

  05-06-2017 21:08
  
  HealthBracelets can’t protect you from electromagnetic radiation—and you don’t need protection anyway.
  'FDA approval' has a certain glow of authority to it—but it's not always well-founded. Read on.
  
  Read more

• Bloomberg leads mass coalition declaring support for Paris climate deal

  05-06-2017 21:07
  
  Led by former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, nearly 1,000 business and government leaders declared Monday their intent to honor the Paris climate accord, days after US President Donald Trump announced a US exit from the 190-plus nation pact.
  
  Read more

• Scientists discover plant 'brain' controlling seed development

  05-06-2017 21:00
  
  A new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a group of cells that function as a 'brain' for plant embryos, capable of assessing environmental conditions and dictating when seeds will germinate.
  
  Read more

• Newly identified gene helps time spring flowering in vital grass crops

  05-06-2017 21:00
  
  Winter is no time to flower, which is why so many plants have evolved the ability to wait for the snow to melt before investing precious resources in blooms.
  
  Read more

• Marine reserves help mitigate against climate change, say scientists

  05-06-2017 21:00
  
  An international team of scientists has concluded that "highly protected" marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout the world.
  
  Read more

• Genetic cross-talk key to cell balance

  05-06-2017 21:00
  
  Competing regulatory genes "talk" to each other to maintain balance of cell state, according to new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
  
  Read more

• Awe-inspiring photos of the Earth from space in honor of World Environment Day

  05-06-2017 21:00
  
  EnvironmentOur swiftly tilting planet
  A gorgeous collection of pictures of the Earth and quotes from Astronauts on why the planet matters. Read on.
  
  Read more

• This Exoplanet Is So Hot, It Might Be Evaporating

  05-06-2017 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Astronomers recently announced the discovery of the hottest known giant exoplanet.Sitting 650 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, Kelt-9b is a scorching ball of gas roughly three times the size of Jupiter. Temperatures there are estimated to reach 7,800 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough that the planet's atmosphere may be evaporating away into space, leaving a comet-like tail in its wake.Kelt-9b is so hot thanks to an extremely close-in orbit that takes it around its star just
  
  Read more

• Highlights: Apple's 2017 WWDC Keynote

  05-06-2017 20:30
  
  TechnologyAll the new stuff Tim Cook and the gang are cooking up.
  A running tally of all the best parts from Apple's annual Developer's Conference.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft's weapon in high-stakes cloud-computing battle with Amazon? Freebies

  05-06-2017 20:20
  
  DefinedCrowd, a Seattle software startup, had a choice to make when it was developing its first product last year: build on the cloud-computing foundation offered by the dominant Amazon, or Microsoft's upstart competitor?
  
  Read more

• Grill gear to make your barbecue the best on the block

  05-06-2017 19:32
  
  GadgetsPatty stuffers, meat claws, grill robots, and more.
  It's time to upgrade your barbecue. Patty stuffers, meat claws, grill robots, and more. Read on.
  
  Read more

• Electrocatalyst nanostructures key to improved fuel cells, electrolyzers

  05-06-2017 19:29
  
  Purdue University scientists' simulations have unraveled the mystery of a new electrocatalyst that may solve a significant problem associated with fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  
  Read more

• A common sunscreen could help make better solar panels

  05-06-2017 19:16
  
  From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Zinc oxide does it all.
  Many Americans know zinc oxide as the key ingredient sunscreen. But it’s also a semiconductor that can be used in new types of solar cells, optical gas sensors and…
  
  Read more

• The pros and cons of privatizing air traffic control

  05-06-2017 19:03
  A look at the debate over privatizing the U.S. air traffic control system
  
  Read more

• Fin24.com | Apple to showcase latest for devices

  05-06-2017 18:57
  
  Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2017 is set to kick off, with a pre-conference briefing on Monday night.
  
  Read more

• UN chief warns oceans are 'under threat as never before' (Update)

  05-06-2017 18:56
  
  Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the first-ever U.N. conference on oceans Monday with a warning that the seas are "under threat as never before," with one recent study warning that discarded plastic garbage could outweigh fish by 2050 if nothing is done.
  
  Read more

• Scientist: Baby lobster count drops off US coast, Canada (Update)

  05-06-2017 18:55
  
  The number of young lobsters is declining in the Gulf of Maine despite years of record-breaking harvests, a University of Maine marine scientist has warned.
  
  Read more

• Metal-ion catalysts and hydrogen peroxide could green up plastics production

  05-06-2017 18:53
  
  Researchers at the University of Illinois are contributing to the development of more environmentally friendly catalysts for the production of plastic and resin precursors that are often derived from fossil fuels. The key to their technique comes from recognizing the unique physical and chemical properties of certain metals and how they react with hydrogen peroxide.
  
  Read more

• App uses smartphone compass to stop voice hacking

  05-06-2017 18:51
  
  While convenient, Siri, WeChat and other voice-based smartphone apps can expose you to a growing security threat: voice hacking.
  
  Read more

• This distant planet is hotter than many stars

  05-06-2017 18:50
  
  SpaceSo hot right now.
  A planet hotter than a lot of stars is hurtling around its sun, leaving a glowing trail of gas in its wake like a superheated comet. Read on.
  
  Read more

• Newly discovered DNA sequences can protect chromosomes in rotifers

  05-06-2017 18:49
  
  Rotifers are tough, microscopic organisms highly resistant to radiation and repeated cycles of dehydration and rehydration. Now Irina Arkhipova, Irina Yushenova, and Fernando Rodriguez of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) have discovered another protective mechanism of this hardy organism: the Terminons. Their findings, which can have implications for research on aging and genome evolution, are published this week in Molecular Biology and Evolution.
  
  Read more

• NASA gets a last look at remnants Tropical Depression Beatriz in Gulf

  05-06-2017 18:48
  
  The Eastern Pacific Ocean's second tropical storm weakened to a remnant low pressure area and moved into the Gulf of Mexico where it dissipated. NASA's Aqua satellite captured a last look at the warming cloud top temperatures in its weakening storms.
  
  Read more

• Newly Discovered Exoplanet KELT-9b is Hotter than Most Stars

  05-06-2017 18:46 via scitechdaily.com
  
  An international team of astronomers has discovered a planet like Jupiter zipping around its host star every day, boiling at temperatures hotter than most stars...
  The post Newly Discovered Exoplanet KELT-9b is Hotter than Most Stars appeared first on SciTech Daily.
  
  Read more

• Vaccines of the future could be as contagious as viruses

  05-06-2017 18:19
  
  ScienceIt’s time to go viral.
  Scientists are taking a leaf from the virus playbook and devising vaccines and antiviral therapies that can spread from host to host.
  
  Read more

• Dawn Spacecraft Views Kerwan Crater on Ceres

  05-06-2017 18:10 via scitechdaily.com
  
  NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft captured this image of the Kerwan crater (the largest crater on Ceres) from an altitude of about 915 miles. The 16-mile-wide (26-kilometer-wide)...
  The post Dawn Spacecraft Views Kerwan Crater on Ceres appeared first on SciTech Daily.
  
  Read more

• Space station welcomes 1st returning vehicle since shuttle

  05-06-2017 18:02
  
  The International Space Station has welcomed its first returning vehicle in six years _ a SpaceX Dragon capsule making its second delivery
  
  Read more

• Fin24.com | Net1 appoints ombudsman to oversee future disputes

  05-06-2017 18:00
  
  Net1, the parent company of Cash Paymaster Services, has appointed an ombudsman to oversee future complaints the financial services provider may face.
  
  Read more

• Hubble Views the Slow Waltz of Two Brown Dwarfs in Luhman 16AB

  05-06-2017 17:54 via scitechdaily.com
  
  This Hubble Telescope image of the week shows the slow waltz of two brown dwarfs in Luhman 16AB. This seemingly unspectacular series of dots with...
  The post Hubble Views the Slow Waltz of Two Brown Dwarfs in Luhman 16AB appeared first on SciTech Daily.
  
  Read more

• The best ways to watch movies and TV on your phone

  05-06-2017 17:08
  
  DIYTurn on, tune in, sit back.
  Find out which apps you need to install to tap into a wealth of movies and TV shows right from your smartphone—no cable subscription required.
  
  Read more

• This App Is Changing the Way Hollywood Works

  05-06-2017 16:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  The old Hollywood way of shooting a movie or television show is being revolutionized with a new app that its creator says can save hours each day.
  
  Read more

• Amazon, now Alphabet with shares at $1,000

  05-06-2017 16:32
  
  Alphabet joins Amazon in an exclusive club as shares reach $1,000 each
  
  Read more

Follow @NewslockSciTech on Twitter!