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• Psychologists Uncover Secret to Achieving Goals – Simple Trick With Reward and Effort

  26-02-2020 23:55 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to...
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• Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected

  26-02-2020 23:34
  
  The virus outbreak in China is hurting Microsoft more than expected, as the company says it won't meet targets that had already factored in the uncertainty
  
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• Vaping Harms the Oral Microbiome, Making E-Cigarette Users More Prone to Gum Diseases

  26-02-2020 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new study links vaping to oral microbiome changes and higher rates of gum disease.
  
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• Remarkable Discovery of 1 Billion-Year-Old Green Seaweed Micro-Fossils in China

  26-02-2020 22:46 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Virginia Tech paleontologists have made a remarkable discovery in China: 1 billion-year-old micro-fossils of green seaweeds that could be related to the ancestor of the...
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• Satellite almost on empty gets new life after space docking

  26-02-2020 22:21
  
  A communication satellite almost out of fuel has gotten a new life after the first space docking of its kind
  
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• Trump campaign files libel suit against New York Times over Russia story

  26-02-2020 21:43 via nbcnews.com
  
  The lawsuit is an escalation of the Republican president's long-running battle with the news media.
  
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• Scientists Can Finally Explain Why Some Water Droplets Bounce Off Surfaces, Without Ever Actually Touching Them

  26-02-2020 21:30 via scitechdaily.com
  
  When a water droplet lands on a surface it can splash, coat the surface cleanly, or in special conditions bounce off like a beach ball...
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• Strong North Atlantic Storm Sucks up Saharan Sand and Dust and Swirls it Into a Giant Cyclone

  26-02-2020 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Along the way, the sand and dust streamed across the Canary Islands, causing chaos.
  
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• Coronavirus Spreads to 4 More Countries in Last 24 Hours – Global Infections Reach 81,109

  26-02-2020 20:47 via scitechdaily.com
  
  WHO Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation Report 37 Four new Member States (Algeria, Austria, Croatia, and Switzerland) reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours....
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• What Do Electrolyte Supplements Really Do for Athletes? Not a Whole Lot, Study Finds

  26-02-2020 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  For athletes worried about being over- or under-hydrated, watching water intake levels is probably more effective than taking electrolytes.
  
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• Kazuhisa Hashimoto, inventor of the Konami Code used in multiple video games, is dead

  26-02-2020 20:15 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the ubiquitous Konami Code used in multiple video games, is dead at age 79.
  
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• New Clues About Potential Life on Mars Revealed by Ancient Meteorite Site on Earth

  26-02-2020 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Study seeks understanding of how Mars may have once hosted oceans and life. Scientists have devised new analytical tools to break down the enigmatic history...
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• First Results From the Moon's Far Side

  26-02-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Based on data from China’s Yutu-2 rover, our satellite is deeply covered in fluffy moon dust across its surface.
  
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• An Orbital Rendezvous Demonstrates a Space Junk Solution

  26-02-2020 19:08 via nytimes.com
  
  Two satellites docked together high above Earth on Tuesday, successfully extending the life of one that was running out of fuel.
  
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• A Meeting in Orbit Demonstrates a Space Junk Solution

  26-02-2020 19:08 via nytimes.com
  
  Two satellites docked together high above Earth on Tuesday, successfully extending the life of one that was running out of fuel.
  
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• Clearview AI has billions of our photos. Its entire client list was just stolen

  26-02-2020 19:07 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Clearview AI, a startup that compiles billions of photos for facial recognition technology, said it lost its entire client list to hackers.
  
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• Deaf Moths Evolved Noise-Cancelling Scales to Evade Prey – More Efficient Than Current Sound Engineering Technology

  26-02-2020 18:59 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Some species of deaf moths can absorb as much as 85 percent of the incoming sound energy from predatory bats — who use echolocation to...
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• Online shopping can be worse for the environment than driving to a store

  26-02-2020 18:39 via rss.cnn.com
  
  If you think shopping online is more eco-friendly than driving to a store, think again.
  
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• Big Tech's honeymoon with the world's second-largest internet market is ending

  26-02-2020 17:33 via rss.cnn.com
  
  In the 2010s, India's internet exploded. More than half a billion Indians came online in the 10 years to September 2019, according to the latest government data, and the country now has twice as many internet users as the entire population of the United States.
  
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• New Era of Physics: First Direct Probes of the Strongest Force in the Universe

  26-02-2020 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  In the first direct probes of the core of the nuclear interaction, researchers find that leading theories on interactions between protons and neutrons describe them...
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• To Vax Or Not To Vax, That Is The Question

  26-02-2020 16:37 via technocracy.news
  
  Technocracy not only seeks to control your actions but also your own physical body. This is the reason for government-mandated vaccines from cradle to grave. If Technocrats win on this issue, then you will have zero control over your own body or your own health. ⁃ TN EditorIn its never-ending United Nations (UN) quest to have control over healthcare in the world, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has now embarked on a new agenda to address “vaccine hesitancy
  
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• Rickards: ‘1984’ Has Come To China… USA Is Next

  26-02-2020 16:23 via technocracy.news
  
  High profile economic expert and author Jim Rickards has nailed China for its 1984-like control over society using doublethink, Newspeak, Thought Police, etc., and warns that it is headed toward America. The only dot left to connect is Technocracy. ⁃ TN EditorYou’re probably familiar with George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four; (it’s often published as 1984). It was written in 1948; the title comes from reversing the last two digits in
  
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• Super-AI Might Emerge Like Coronavirus To Destroy Civilization

  26-02-2020 15:56 via technocracy.news
  
  The very same Technocrats who brought us AI in the first place are now pondering whether or not a ‘super-AI’ could suddenly emerge that would destroy civilization. For a more reliable answer, perhaps they should ask Alexa. ⁃ TN EditorCEO of Allen Institute for AI, Professor Oren Etzioni, issued a series of potential warning signs that would alert us to “super-intelligence” being around the corner.
  Humans must be ready for signs of robotic super-intelligence but
  
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• Seagulls Favor Food They’ve Seen People Holding

  26-02-2020 15:22 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Seagulls favor food that has been handled by humans, new research shows. Herring gulls were presented with two identical food items — one of which...
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• Which Is More Eco-Friendly, Online or Traditional Shopping?

  26-02-2020 14:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  When consumers are trying to decide between traditional and online shopping, many factors come into play, such as price, quality, convenience and timeframe. Now, thanks...
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• Stunning Animation Shows Permafrost Changes in the Arctic Due to Climate Change

  26-02-2020 12:05 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Permafrost plays an important role in the global climate and is also one of the components of the Earth system that is most sensitive to...
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• More Is Not Always Better With Exercise – Here’s What’s Best for Heart Health

  26-02-2020 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health. For the vast majority of people, the benefits of physical exercise outweigh the risks....
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• Reports: Panasonic, Tesla to scrap solar panels partnership

  26-02-2020 09:00
  
  The companies refused to comment on the reports.
  
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• Building a 3D Map of the Universe to Uncover the Mysteries of Dark Energy

  26-02-2020 08:55 via scitechdaily.com
  
  One of the biggest mysteries in science began with a dying star. It wasn’t any particular dying star so much as the idea of one....
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• Coronavirus Live Updates: Europe Threatened as Disease Spreads from Italy - The New York Times

  26-02-2020 07:23 via news.google.com
  
  Coronavirus Live Updates: Europe Threatened as Disease Spreads from Italy  The New York TimesCoronavirus: World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO - BBC News  BBC NewsSouth Korea Virus Cases Top 1,000, Heightening Spread Fear  BloombergWill the coronavirus kill the global economy? | TheHill  The HillU.S. Soldier Tests Positive for Virus in South Korea  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Katherine Johnson: NASA Mathematician and Much-Needed Role Model

  26-02-2020 07:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Looking back on the life of Katherine Johnson.
  
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• San Francisco declares 'state of emergency' over coronavirus - New York Post

  26-02-2020 06:12 via news.google.com
  San Francisco declares 'state of emergency' over coronavirus  New York Post San Francisco declares state of emergency over coronavirus | TheHill  The HillSan Francisco Declares State Of Emergency After CDC Predicts Spread Of Coronavirus  KPIX CBS SF Bay AreaLocal emergency declared in San Francisco amid coronavirus concerns  SF GateSan Francisco declares emergency over coronavirus  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Jussie Smollett makes rare public comment amid new charges - Fox News

  26-02-2020 06:01 via news.google.com
  Jussie Smollett makes rare public comment amid new charges  Fox NewsJussie Smollett Says 'Truth' Will Be His Defense In New Trial  TMZJussie Smollett tries to kill six criminal charges against him for alleged hate crime hoax  SalonOne year on, the Jussie Circus returns to Chicago (but prosecutors *still* haven't given anyone else his special deal)  cwbchicago.comJussie Smollett pleads not guilty to second round of charges over false reports of attack 
  
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• Fujifilm X-T4 announced with in-body image stabilization and flip-out screen - The Verge

  26-02-2020 06:00 via news.google.com
  Fujifilm X-T4 announced with in-body image stabilization and flip-out screen  The VergeFujifilm X-T4 | Hands On with Seth Miranda and Fernando Martinez  AdoramaHands on: Fujifilm X-T4 review  TechRadar IndiaFUJIFILM X-T4 Hands-on Review - The Good Has Just Become Much Better  cinema5D newsThe Fujifilm X-T4 looks flawless. Is it the perfect camera?  Digital TrendsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Modern Alchemy: Stanford Finds Fast, Easy Way to Make Diamonds – “Cheating the Thermodynamics”

  26-02-2020 05:38 via scitechdaily.com
  
  With the right amount of pressure and surprisingly little heat, a substance found in fossil fuels can transform into pure diamond. It sounds like alchemy:...
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• Grab lands $850 million to pump into financial services

  26-02-2020 05:36 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Ride hailing company Grab just secured nearly $1 billion to help achieve its super app ambitions.
  
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• Bernie Sanders on his debate performance in South Carolina - CBS News

  26-02-2020 05:21 via news.google.com
  
  Bernie Sanders on his debate performance in South Carolina  CBS NewsA 'messy, chaotic and embarrassing' night  CNNThe Highest-Stakes Moment Brings the Worst Debate  National ReviewWho won the Democratic debate? Our panelists' verdict  The GuardianThe Democratic debate was heavy on vitriol and light on substance  The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Did Mike Bloomberg almost say he bought members of Congress? - The Washington Post

  26-02-2020 05:13 via news.google.com
  Did Mike Bloomberg almost say he bought members of Congress?  The Washington PostBloomberg kicks off debate: Russia wants Bernie to win  POLITICOWarren Decides to Murder Bloomberg, 6 Days After Killing Him  The Daily BeastDemocratic debate: CBS, Bloomberg draw jeers for ad buy, 'stacked' audience  New York Post Opinion | The Democrats Make Bloomberg Their PC Punching Bag  The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Human Populations Survived a Volcanic Super-Eruption 74,000 Years Ago – 5,000 Times Larger Than Mount St. Helen’s

  26-02-2020 05:02 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New archaeological work supports the hypothesis that human populations were present in India by 80,000 years ago and that they survived one of the largest...
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• Democratic debate: CBS moderators blasted for losing control - New York Post

  26-02-2020 04:54 via news.google.com
  Democratic debate: CBS moderators blasted for losing control  New York Post Chris Cillizza's winners and losers from the 10th presidential debate  CNNThis new South Carolina poll is very bad news for Joe Biden  CNNDebate grades for Sanders, Bloomberg and the rest of the Democrats: Mastio and Lawrence  USA TODAYOpinion: Democrats need to take the gloves off for Bernie Sanders  Los Angeles TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• 'The Bachelor': A Christian Gives Her Take on The Madison Prewett and Peter Weber Drama - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

  26-02-2020 04:34 via news.google.com
  
  'The Bachelor': A Christian Gives Her Take on The Madison Prewett and Peter Weber Drama  Showbiz Cheat SheetPeter Weber begs 'Bachelor' frontrunner to 'not walk away' following sex confession  Yahoo Movies‘Bachelor’ Fans Are Convinced a Massive Spoiler Got Tweeted About Who Wins  Cosmopolitan.comPeter Weber Explains Why He Had Sex Even Though Madison Asked Him Not To  Access'Bachelor' contestant's radical ask — can you not sleep with ever
  
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• Man accused of killing 1 at Missouri center was custodian angry at being sent home, police say - NBC News

  26-02-2020 03:58 via news.google.com
  
  Man accused of killing 1 at Missouri center was custodian angry at being sent home, police say  NBC NewsMan opens fire at Maryland Heights Community Center, killing co-worker; officer wounds suspect in  KMOV St. LouisCharges filed in Maryland Heights Community Center killing  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisPanic ensued when gunfire rang out at Maryland Heights center  STLtoday.comJanitor angry over being sent home killed co-worker in Maryland Heights before being sho
  
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• New MIT Device to Detect Trace Heavy Metal Contaminants in Water

  26-02-2020 03:47 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Whisk-shaped device absorbs trace contaminants, preserves them in dry state that can be shipped to labs for analysis. Lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals are...
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• Who is Bob Chapek, Disney's new CEO? - CNN

  26-02-2020 03:36 via news.google.com
  
  Who is Bob Chapek, Disney's new CEO?  CNNBob Iger to step down as Disney CEO, effective immediately  CNBCMSU Graduate named new CEO of Disney  WLNSDisney's Big Secret Is Finally Out  BloombergDisney's CEO Bob Iger to step down, effective immediately  Fox BusinessView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure - CNN

  26-02-2020 03:35 via news.google.com
  Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure  CNNHarvey Weinstein contributed to 'every' Democrat candidate, says Clinton  Fox BusinessHarvey Weinstein hospitalized after guilty verdict  Fox NewsIs Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction a #MeToo Victory?  The New York TimesNow being ‘as bad as Harvey Weinstein’ means being a rapist  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 120Hz display is a huge battery hog - TechRadar India

  26-02-2020 03:34 via news.google.com
  The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 120Hz display is a huge battery hog  TechRadar IndiaSamsung Galaxy S20 is the first phone certified for USB fast charging  EngadgetHow much does phone design matter to you? (Poll of the Week)  Android AuthoritySamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra battery life: 120Hz display takes 3 hours off  Tom's GuideGalaxy S20 pre-orders on Amazon get free Galaxy Buds and Duo wireless charging pad  NeowinView Full Coverage on Google N
  
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• Bargersville teen joins Team Kelly after three-chair turn on "Voice" Blind Auditions - WTHR

  26-02-2020 03:23 via news.google.com
  Bargersville teen joins Team Kelly after three-chair turn on "Voice" Blind Auditions  WTHRNick Jonas Blocks Kelly as Arei Moon Sings Her "Miss Independent" - Voice Blind Auditions 2020  The VoiceA dog in this fight: Blake Shelton tries to bribe 'Voice' contestant with puppy  Yahoo EntertainmentNick Jonas Says the Jonas Brothers Breakup Had to Happen  Showbiz Cheat SheetKirkwood teen wows 'The Voice' judges with performance that turned all 4 chairs &nb
  
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• Fujifilm Unveils Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera with Auto Exposure, Macro Mode and More - PetaPixel

  26-02-2020 03:02 via news.google.com
  
  Fujifilm Unveils Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera with Auto Exposure, Macro Mode and More  PetaPixelinstax mini 11 Tutorial Movie / FUJIFILM  FUJIFILMglobalFujifilm's Instax Mini 11 instant camera is smarter and made for selfies  CNETFujifilm's new Instax Mini 11 perfects the art of close-up selfies  TechRadar Indiainstax mini 11 "Now even more ways to give." / FUJIFILM  FUJIFILMglobalView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• How 'urgency' could lead Bears to change quarterbacks - NBCSports.com

  26-02-2020 02:57 via news.google.com
  
  How 'urgency' could lead Bears to change quarterbacks  NBCSports.comBears 'committed' to Mitchell Trubisky as starter in '20  ESPNMatt Nagy: “I learned a lot last year. I feel rejuvenated.” | Chicago Bears  Chicago BearsChicago Bears coach Matt Nagy believes in his offensive staff  Chicago TribuneBears Aim To Reset Offense In Search Of Identity  670 The ScoreView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The real reason why Matt Rhule spurned Giants for Panthers - New York Post

  26-02-2020 02:40 via news.google.com
  The real reason why Matt Rhule spurned Giants for Panthers  New York Post Panthers' Rhule focused on Newton's health (FULL INTERVIEW) | Pro Football Talk | NBC Sports  NBC SportsPanthers, Bucs ignite unpredictable QB carousel  NFL.comPanthers coach Matt Rhule on Cam Newton: I really want him on our team  WBTVReport: Panthers to Make Push for No. 1 Pick  Sports IllustratedView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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