Thursday, March 31, 2016

The latest science and technology news - 31 Mar 2016 - 14:32

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Search for alien life expands

New research has prompted scientists to search the systems orbiting old stars known as red dwarfs.

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Antarctic ice sheet melting rapidly

A physics-based simulation detected that due to the melting ice sheet, it can contribute to high sea levels by 2100.

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Smaller, but it's a great big deal

Alan Cooper's quest for the ultimate smartphone arrived after Apple introduced its compact smartphone - the iPhone SE.

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The rise of the Poop emoji

A New York street artist altered presidential front-runner Donald Trump's likeness into "a steaming pile of crap".

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Windows 10 used in 270 million devices

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella hails the "amazing" start of the company's multi-platform operating system.

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Smaller, but it's a great big deal

Alan Cooper's quest for the ultimate smartphone arrived after Apple introduced its compact smartphone - the iPhone SE.

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SCIENCE NEWS  

Search for alien life expands

New research has prompted scientists to search the systems orbiting old stars known as red dwarfs.

Full story
 
TELECOMS  

Google unveils landline phone service

Google's new landline telephone service is aimed at helping consumers stay connected in the Internet cloud.

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SECURITY  

Cyber security research scoops award

A UCSD professor will receive a prestigious award for his economic research into cyber crime in the automotive industry.

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SOFTWARE  

Windows 10 used in 270 million devices

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella hails the "amazing" start of the company's multi-platform operating system.

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BUSINESS  

'Enjoy' the best of online shopping

An online company set up by former Apple executive seeks to expand services following a booming launch in two US cities.

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HARDWARE  

Smaller, but it's a great big deal

Alan Cooper's quest for the ultimate smartphone arrived after Apple introduced its compact smartphone - the iPhone SE.

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GAMING  

Mixed reviews for Oculus Rift

Consumers had high praise for the Oculus Rift VR headset after founder delivers the headset to its first consumer.

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INTERNET  

'Dark net' ban receives majority support

A global online poll revealed that more people strongly agree that there should be restrictions on digital privacy.

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GADGETS  

Smaller, but it's a great big deal

Alan Cooper's quest for the ultimate smartphone arrived after Apple introduced its compact smartphone - the iPhone SE.

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SPACE  

US firm lands $43m NASA contract

Tech company, SaiTech Inc. received a multi-million contract to provide space agency NASA with IT services.

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DISCOVERY  

Blood test for concussions?

The medical community welcomed a report that biomarkers in a blood test can determine the severity of concussions.

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ENVIRONMENT  

Antarctic ice sheet melting rapidly

A physics-based simulation detected that due to the melting ice sheet, it can contribute to high sea levels by 2100.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The latest science and technology news - 30 Mar 2016 - 14:32

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Wed Mar 30 2016
 
     
 

'Enjoy' the best of online shopping

An online company set up by former Apple executive seeks to expand services following a booming launch in two US cities.

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Blood test for concussions?

The medical community welcomed a report that biomarkers in a blood test can determine the severity of concussions.

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Saving South America from deforestation

A Stanford University study found that to feed the world's population, it requires land larger than Nigeria by 2030.

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Magnets to treat eating disorders

A British research team discovered that self-control problems associated with anorexia can be targeted through rTMS.

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Mixed reviews for Oculus Rift

Consumers had high praise for the Oculus Rift VR headset after founder delivers the headset to its first consumer.

Full story
 
 

Online Services

Car Insurance Life Insurance Online Dating Personal Loans Travel Specials
 
 
TECHNOLOGY NEWS  
   
 

'Enjoy' the best of online shopping

An online company set up by former Apple executive seeks to expand services following a booming launch in two US cities.

Full story
 
 
 
     
SCIENCE NEWS  

Blood test for concussions?

The medical community welcomed a report that biomarkers in a blood test can determine the severity of concussions.

Full story
 
TELECOMS  

Google unveils landline phone service

Google's new landline telephone service is aimed at helping consumers stay connected in the Internet cloud.

Full story
 
SECURITY  

Cyber security research scoops award

A UCSD professor will receive a prestigious award for his economic research into cyber crime in the automotive industry.

Full story
 
SOFTWARE  

Snapchat upgrades video and animations

Snapchat wants to be the preferred messaging service for younger users - and its latest upgrades are in line with that goal.

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BUSINESS  

'Enjoy' the best of online shopping

An online company set up by former Apple executive seeks to expand services following a booming launch in two US cities.

Full story
 
HARDWARE  

VIDEO: Samsung's sleekest tab is here

The Galaxy Pro S Tab is Samsung's latest 2-in-1 tablet, and its bid to challenge the laptop market.

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GAMING  

Video: Nintendo to stop producing Wii U?

A report from Japanese newspaper Nikkei claims Nintendo will stop producing the Wii U by the end of 2016.

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INTERNET  

'Dark net' ban receives majority support

A global online poll revealed that more people strongly agree that there should be restrictions on digital privacy.

Full story
 
GADGETS  

Mixed reviews for Oculus Rift

Consumers had high praise for the Oculus Rift VR headset after founder delivers the headset to its first consumer.

Full story
 
SPACE  

US firm lands $43m NASA contract

Tech company, SaiTech Inc. received a multi-million contract to provide space agency NASA with IT services.

Full story
 
DISCOVERY  

Blood test for concussions?

The medical community welcomed a report that biomarkers in a blood test can determine the severity of concussions.

Full story
 
ENVIRONMENT  

Saving South America from deforestation

A Stanford University study found that to feed the world's population, it requires land larger than Nigeria by 2030.

Full story
 
 
 
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