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• Chinese researcher charged with US visa fraud is in custody

  24-07-2020 23:49
  
  A Chinese researcher accused of concealing her ties to her country's military on a visa application she submitted to so she could work in the U.S. has been booked into a Northern California jail
  
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• Neanderthals Had a Lower Threshold for Pain – And You May Have Inherited It

  24-07-2020 23:35 via scitechdaily.com
  
  People who inherited a special ion channel from Neanderthals experience more pain. As several Neanderthal genomes of high quality are now available researchers can identify...
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• Zoom is backing away from China — and doubling down on India

  24-07-2020 23:23 via rss.cnn.com
  
  The US tech industry's biggest names have made a beeline for India in recent months, and current darling Zoom is following suit.
  
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• Intel's stock plunges as work on new computer chip bogs down

  24-07-2020 22:32
  
  Intel is falling further behind in the race to build faster and more powerful computer chips, a nagging problem that may force the Silicon Valley pioneer to seek help from other manufacturers as it scrambles to catch up in the technological arms race
  
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• A World-First in Light Conversion: Oxygen Breathes New Life Into Solar Cell Research

  24-07-2020 22:25 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A world-first in light conversion has potential future implications for solar photovoltaics, biomedical imaging, drug delivery and photocatalysis. Scientists in Australia and the United States...
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• Court: Judge wrong to dismiss complaint against Facebook

  24-07-2020 21:45
  
  The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that a judge was wrong to dismiss a cafe owner’s complaint against Facebook that his social media account was shut down without warning
  
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• Well-preserved mammoth skeleton found

  24-07-2020 21:30
  
  Russian scientists are working to retrieve a well-preserved skeleton of a woolly mammoth from a lake in northern Siberia
  
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• Malaria Drug Chloroquine Does Not Inhibit COVID-19 Infection in Human Lung Cells

  24-07-2020 21:14 via scitechdaily.com
  
  More than 600,000 people worldwide have fallen victim to the lung disease COVID-19 so far, which is caused by the SARS coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). In order...
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• Should We Close Schools? It’s Complicated, Says Historian Who Studied H1N1 and the 1918 Flu

  24-07-2020 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We’ve shut down schools during past pandemics. Does that mean we should for the coronavirus?
  
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• New Research Suggests Humans Arrived in the Americas Much Earlier Than Thought

  24-07-2020 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Artifacts found in a Mexican cave are about 30,000 years old.
  
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• “Miracle” of How the Warsaw Ghetto Beat the Infectious Disease Typhus Finally Revealed

  24-07-2020 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New modeling of Typhus infections in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII reveals how public health interventions eradicated the disease. Through state-of-the-art mathematical modeling and historical...
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• Fauci The Fear-Monger: COVID-19 Is “Worst Nightmare”

  24-07-2020 18:58 via technocracy.news
  
  A high fear level over COVID-19 is necessary to continue the economic destruction of America and the world, and Fauci delivers. Mandated single vaccines are now morphing into a series of vaccines. Meanwhile, economic infrastructure crumbles. ⁃ TN EditorThe unique characteristics of this pandemic may not allow people to completely eradicate it, but public health measures and good vaccines should bring “very good control,” NIAID director Anthony Fauci said Wednesday.
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• Garmin hit with massive outage in suspected ransomware attack

  24-07-2020 18:42 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Garmin, the GPS and wearable device company, says a widespread blackout has left its fitness devices, website and call centers offline for more than 24 hours in what may be a ransomware attack.
  
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• Incredible View of the Falkland Islands Captured From Space [Video]

  24-07-2020 18:14 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The Falkland Islands are featured in this radar image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission. The Falkland Islands lie in the South Atlantic Ocean, around...
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• Bill Gates: It Will Take Multiple Vaccines To Kick COVID-19

  24-07-2020 17:57 via technocracy.news
  
  Technocrats are raising the bar on sticking needles into your body, saying that a single vaccine won’t be enough. Rather, you will need multiple doses over a short period of time to deliver immunity. ⁃ TN EditorBill Gates has warned that multiple doses of any coronavirus vaccine could be necessary as he slammed Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
  Microsoft billionaire Gates said “serious mistakes” have been made by the White House as he predicted scho
  
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• The Days the Earth Stood Still: COVID-19 Lockdowns Caused Earth Vibrations From Human Activity to Drop 50%

  24-07-2020 16:43 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The lack of human activity during lockdown caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50% between March and May 2020....
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• Meet Cosmo, a Bull Calf Genetically Designed to Produce 75% Male Offspring

  24-07-2020 15:52 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Scientists Use CRISPR Technology to Insert Sex-Determining Gene. Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have successfully produced a bull calf, named Cosmo, who was...
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• LEGO-Inspired 3D-Printed Bricks Help Broken Bones Heal Faster

  24-07-2020 15:19 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Hollow, flea-sized blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing. Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones — and could one...
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• Who Are You? The Lure and Limitations of Personality Tests

  24-07-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even if they're not the most scientifically accurate, we're obsessed with learning about ourselves and where we fit in groups.
  
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• Tech CEO hearing will probably be postponed, sources say

  24-07-2020 14:43 via nbcnews.com
  
  The service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., seems like it will likely conflict with the current date.
  
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• First Active Methane Seep in Antarctica Discovered Thanks to “Microbial Waterfall” and “Dumb Luck”

  24-07-2020 14:26 via scitechdaily.com
  
  The discovery of the first active methane seep in Antarctica is providing scientists new understanding of the methane cycle and the role methane found in...
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• Summertime on Saturn Captured in Stunning New Hubble Image

  24-07-2020 13:57 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Saturn is truly the lord of the rings in this latest snapshot from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, taken on July 4, 2020, when the opulent...
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• He's served on 14 boards. Now he wants companies to find other Black candidates

  24-07-2020 13:43 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Barry Lawson Williams has a message for companies: Find new Black candidates to serve on your board.
  
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• Single-Use Masks Could Be a Coronavirus Hazard – Here’s What You Need to Know

  24-07-2020 12:53 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Given the possibility single-use masks and gloves may be contaminated with COVID-19, we need clearer direction on how to dispose of them safely in public...
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• ExoMars Robotic Explorer: Mars Exploration Revival

  24-07-2020 12:06 via scitechdaily.com
  
  As Mars exploration prepares for a rebirth, a European rover tunes up its gear for the challenges ahead. Yesterday, July 23, 2020, the European Space...
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• Powerful quake shakes Alaska towns, creates small tsunami

  24-07-2020 12:03
  
  A powerful earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast has jolted coastal communities and forced residents to briefly scramble for higher ground over fears of a tsunami
  
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• Live updates: Trump cancels Republican national convention as U.S. surpasses 4 million coronavirus cases - The Washington Post

  24-07-2020 11:10 via news.google.com
  Live updates: Trump cancels Republican national convention as U.S. surpasses 4 million coronavirus cases  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The Strange Origin of the Search for Life on Mars

  24-07-2020 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Scientists have used Mars jars to study questions in astrobiology for decades. Many didn’t know where they come from.
  
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• The Doctor From Nazi Germany and the Search for Life on Mars

  24-07-2020 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Astrobiologists have used Mars jars for decades. Many didn’t know about the controversial Air Force scientist who started them.
  
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• The Doctor From Nazi Germany and the Roots of the Hunt for Life on Mars

  24-07-2020 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Astrobiologists have used Mars jars for decades. Many didn’t know about the controversial Air Force scientist who started them.
  
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• SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Has a “Camouflage” That Causes Cells Not to Recognize It – “Fundamental Advance in Our Understanding of the Virus”

  24-07-2020 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Discovery lays groundwork for designing novel antiviral drugs. With an alarm code, we can enter a building without bells going off. It turns out that...
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• Global stocks tumble as China tensions escalate and the US economy struggles - CNN

  24-07-2020 10:23 via news.google.com
  Global stocks tumble as China tensions escalate and the US economy struggles  CNNIntel agency believes Chinese Communist Party considering retaliatory consulate closure  Fox NewsUC Davis researcher accused of hiding ties to Chinese military is hiding in consulate, U.S. says  Los Angeles TimesHave US-China relations soured to the point of no return? | Inside Story  Al Jazeera EnglishChina orders U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu  CNBCView Full Co
  
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• News24.com | WATCH | The 5G revolution explained

  24-07-2020 09:42
  
  Videographic explaining fifth generation mobile, or 5G wireless technology.
  
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• Rare leopard frog found beyond its known range in Southwest

  24-07-2020 09:18
  A rare frog has been found beyond its known range in the U.S. Southwest
  
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• China launches its first solo mission to Mars in bold attempt to land on the red planet

  24-07-2020 09:11
  China launches its first solo mission to Mars in bold attempt to land on the red planet
  
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• MIT Computational Model Helps Drug-Delivering Microparticles Squeeze Through a Syringe

  24-07-2020 08:37 via scitechdaily.com
  
  MIT engineers are using computing modeling to prevent microparticles from clogging during injections. Microparticles offer a promising way to deliver multiple doses of a drug...
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• Passengers injured as US fighter jet comes close to Iranian plane - Al Jazeera English

  24-07-2020 08:30 via news.google.com
  Passengers injured as US fighter jet comes close to Iranian plane  Al Jazeera EnglishIranian passenger plane forced to change course as US fighter jets approached – report  The GuardianUS confirms fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane for inspection  CNNWill Biden Rescue the Mullahs?  The Wall Street JournalUS fighter jet challenges Iran passenger plane - Iran media  BBC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Gulf of Mexico - CNN

  24-07-2020 08:28 via news.google.com
  Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Gulf of Mexico  CNNMichael Cohen to be released, storms threaten havoc, Taylor Swift: 5 things to know Friday  USA TODAYTropical Storm Gonzalo on path to become hurricane l GMA  ABC News3 dangerous storms expected to hit US this weekend  One America News NetworkHurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• US mulls endangered status for Nevada plant in mine fight

  24-07-2020 08:19
  
  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there’s enough scientific evidence that two rare plants in Nevada’s desert could go extinct to warrant a year-long review of whether to list them as endangered species
  
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• There's One Song From Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' You Can't Hear Yet - Billboard

  24-07-2020 08:16 via news.google.com
  There's One Song From Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' You Can't Hear Yet  BillboardTaylor Swift - cardigan (Official Music Video)  TaylorSwiftVEVOTaylor Swift: Folklore review – bombastic pop makes way for emotional acuity  The GuardianTaylor Swift announces 'surprise' new album and music video release  Fox NewsTaylor Swift's Surprise New 'Folklore' Album: What a Great (And Overdue) Idea!  BillboardView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Trump's briefings were meant to show him in charge -- now they are becoming absurd - CNN

  24-07-2020 08:03 via news.google.com
  Trump's briefings were meant to show him in charge -- now they are becoming absurd  CNNAs Trump Calls for Schools to Fully Reopen, His Son’s School Says It Will Not  The New York TimesNew CDC Guidelines Emphasize Reopening Schools In Person : Coronavirus Live Updates  NPRTrump undermines new virus strategy by hiding experts and facts  CNNTrump 'hijacking' White House events for politics: experts  Los Angeles TimesView Full Coverage on Googl
  
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• Scientists Discover “Love Hormone” Oxytocin Could Be Used to Treat Cognitive Disorders Like Alzheimer’s

  24-07-2020 07:13 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Scientists discover for the first time that oxytocin could be a potential new therapeutic option for cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is...
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• The Eye Of Sauron And The Pandemic Of Surveillance

  24-07-2020 06:47 via technocracy.news
  
  Technocrats running the Great Panic of 2020 are taking every advantage to drive toward Technocracy and scientific dictatorship. Surveillance is a key component because monitoring provides the input for social engineering programs. ⁃ TN EditorPandemic maps are all the rage, these days, but the latest one from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a little different; instead of viral hotspots, it displays a plague of official snoopiness, arranged by location and sortable by technology.
  
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• Converting Carbon Dioxide to Methanol Efficiently Using a Bioinspired Tandem Catalytic System

  24-07-2020 06:26 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Encapsulating multiple molecular catalysts in nanoporous metal-organic frameworks central to efficient transformation. Converting carbon dioxide to methanol, a potentially renewable alternative fuel, offers an opportunity...
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• Panic Selling Grips Chinese Stocks After U.S. Tensions Worsen - Bloomberg

  24-07-2020 06:25 via news.google.com
  Panic Selling Grips Chinese Stocks After U.S. Tensions Worsen  BloombergAsian markets sink as U.S.-China tensions rise, U.S. tech stocks fall  MarketWatchHong Kong, mainland stocks dive as China closes US consulate in Chengdu  South China Morning PostAsia markets hit as US jobless claims jump, stimulus talks stall  MSN MoneyGold rallies on U.S.-China row, Apple news slams stocks  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Another first in a strange year: MLB playoffs expand to 16 teams for 2020 - The Athletic

  24-07-2020 05:56 via news.google.com
  Another first in a strange year: MLB playoffs expand to 16 teams for 2020  The AthleticPTI reacts to Major League Baseball's plan to expand the playoffs to 16 teams in 2020  ESPNBaseball is back! Here are our top picks for MLB prop bets at BetMGM  Yahoo SportsFirst Homer of 2020 Season! Yankees Giancarlo Stanton BLASTS one!  MLBMLB, players' union agree to playoff expansion for 2020  ESPNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Chinese critic who called Xi Jinping a 'clown' ousted from Communist party - The Guardian

  24-07-2020 05:37 via news.google.com
  Chinese critic who called Xi Jinping a 'clown' ousted from Communist party  The GuardianChinese Tycoon Kicked Out of Communist Party, Faces Prosecution After Criticizing Xi  The Wall Street JournalYes, Let's Ban Chinese Communist Party Members | Opinion  NewsweekChina's Communist Party Expels Ren Zhiqiang, Escalating War on Dissent  The New York TimesXi Calls for Boosting Auto Brands, Core Technologies  BloombergView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• China Launches Mars Mission in New Space Challenge to U.S. - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

  24-07-2020 05:04 via news.google.com
  China Launches Mars Mission in New Space Challenge to U.S.  Bloomberg Markets and FinanceChina launches global naming campaign for country's first Mars rover  Global TimesThe China Mars mission raises the question of how best to settle other planets  NBC NewsBlast-off for China's mission to Mars - BBC News  BBC NewsLive: How is China's first Mars mission different from the UAE's?  CGTNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Samsung's upcoming flagships to boast Corning's new Gorilla Glass Victus - PhoneArena

  24-07-2020 04:30 via news.google.com
  Samsung's upcoming flagships to boast Corning's new Gorilla Glass Victus  PhoneArenaWhat the new Gorilla Glass could mean for your next Galaxy phone or iPhone  CNETGorilla Glass Victus Will Be a Lot Harder to Scratch  WIREDGalaxy Note 20 Ultra will likely sport new Gorilla Glass Victus, Note 20 will take a step back  PhoneArenaCorning debuts next-gen ‘Gorilla Glass Victus’ w/ improved durability to drops and scratches  9to5MacView Ful
  
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• Russia claims it's in the last phase of COVID-19 vaccine trials - ABC News

  24-07-2020 04:21 via news.google.com
  Russia claims it's in the last phase of COVID-19 vaccine trials  ABC NewsMeet the 4 frontrunners in the COVID-19 vaccine race  Ars TechnicaCOVID-19 vaccine innovation could dramatically speed up worldwide production  Medical XpressEarly success of COVID-19 vaccine candidates fuels optimism, but experts warn 'a lot has to go right'  USA TODAYIsrael to sign agreement with vaccine company in advanced testing stages  The Jerusalem PostView Full Cover
  
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