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29 items in de category Dailymail_Science in donderdag
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 World: Dailymail Science: (Laatste update: donderdag 17 september 2020 10:33:09)
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Sony reveals the new PS5 costs $499 and shipments start November 12 in the US
Sony announced the new PS5 will cost $499 and ship November 12 in the US - other countries will get theirs a week later. The firm held its showcase event virtually that saw over one million tune in.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:05:19 GMT
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United is set to use 100lb robots that disperse an antimicrobial spray to disinfect planes
United is rolling out 100lb robots at 10 US airports that will help deep clean planes by dispersing an antimicrobial spray on seats, tray tables, armrests, overhead bins and lavatories.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:31:17 GMT
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Apple infuriates developers by releasing iOS 14 without giving enough time to prepare apps
Many developers were left in shock following Apple's announcement to launch its iOS 14 Wednesday. The news gave developers one day to prepare apps for review before being added to the App Store.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:41:42 GMT
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Facebook Messenger limits number of times messages can be forwarded to combat misinformation
In hopes of combatting misinformation, Facebook is only allowing Messenger users to share a message five times. Users warned about their message volume or frequency may be blocked from posting.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:53:20 GMT
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Jupiter-sized planet found orbiting distant white dwarf star
The planet, christened 'WD 1856 b' is located about 80 light years away in the northern constellation Draco. The planet is roughly 20 times closer to its white dwarf than Mercury is to the Sun.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:39:09 GMT
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Apple set to release its new iOS 14 TOMORROW that includes a redesigned home screen
After months of anticipation, Apple announced it is launching the new iOS 14 Wednesday, September 16 that comes with a bunch of new features for the iPhone.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:24:10 GMT
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Iron Age wine press unearthed in Lebanon
Excavations at Tell el-Burak near the city of Sidon uncovered the well-preserved press, which was constructed from plaster made by mixing lime and recycled ceramics.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:21:56 GMT
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Holographic Zoom-like video meetings could soon be a reality
A US-based company called Spatial wants to make the world of virtual meetings more lifelike with 3D avatars created using AR.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:48:42 GMT
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Archaeology: Early human ancestors may have boiled their food in hot springs 1.8 million years ago
Researchers from Spain and the US have found evidence that Tanzania's the Olduvai Gorge contained a number of hot springs near sites where our early hominid ancestors lived.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:32:03 GMT
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£1million funding to tackle space debris which could destroy the ISS
Astronomers are concerned that high-value craft in low-Earth orbit, such as the International Space Station (ISS), could be destroyed by a rogue piece of debris.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:11:53 GMT
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New Apple Watch Series 6 can read blood oxygen levels and could detect early signs of Covid-19
Apple unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 6 at a live event Tuesday. The biggest update includes sensors that measure blood oxygen levels. The feature could detect early signs of Covid-19.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:12:21 GMT
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New dinosaur species named 'eternal sleeper' was buried alive some 125 MILLION years ago in China
Farmers in China uncovered the skeletal remains of two dinosaurs that died in their sleep 125 million years ago. The pair were sleeping in a burrow when a volcano eruption buried them alive.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:42:07 GMT
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Universities send brains and hearts by mail for pre-med students to dissect at home
Because of school lockdowns, some professors are shipping brains, hearts, and eyeballs to lab students to dissect in their homes while they observe on Zoom.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:55:46 GMT
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RMS Titanic: Solar flare may have contributed to sinking, says study
According to a US-based meteorologist, the liner's last night was illuminated by the aurora borealis - the light show caused by the interaction with the atmosphere of charged particles from the sun.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:49:10 GMT
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'Bionic eye' linked to chip in brain could cure blindness
After more than 10 years, Australian scientists are set to start human trials of a 'bionic eye.' The system links to a chip that is implanted into the brain, which the team claims cures blindness.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:27:17 GMT
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Thousands of bats captured on radar as they fly into the night looking for insects in Arizona
The National Weather Service captured thousands of bats leaving a tunnel in the dead of night in Arizona. Officials speculate the colony contains thousands that were looking for food.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:59:16 GMT
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Microsoft retrieves data centre from Scottish waters after two years
Throughout its test period, 'Project Natick', as it's known by the US firm, had a lower failure rate than a conventional data centres and reduced energy consumption.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:00:32 GMT
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Paleontologists are 'Reimaging Dinosaurs' with new technology to reveal secrets of the creatures
National Geographic's October issue cover story, 'Reimaging Dinosaurs,' reveals techniques used by paleontologists to uncover how these creatures lived and looked millions of years ago.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:00:07 GMT
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Scientists develop a slippery surface for hulls to reduce drag
Computer simulations showed an anti water resistance coating on a ship's hull can cut 'fluid friction' by nearly a fifth, the Korean researchers say.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:51:11 GMT
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Northern Hemisphere endured its hottest summer ever recorded
When accounting for the Southern hemisphere as well, 2020 ranks as the third-warmest summer since records began in 1880.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:43:01 GMT
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'Living coffin' made of FUNGUS helps bodies decompose faster
A Dutch startup is selling 'mushroom coffins' made of mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus. The Living Cocoon speeds decomposition, removes toxic substances and helps with tree growth.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:07:09 GMT
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Travel: Passenger jets could soon be flying in formation like birds to save fuel
The concept - which the European aerospace firm has dubbed fello'fly - will see planes fly relatively close behind each other, so the trailing craft can get free lift.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:54:15 GMT
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Gene in the brain of men controls sex drive, study finds
Academics from Northwestern University found the enzyme aromatase turns testosterone into oestrogen. It is made by a single gene in the brain, called Cyp19a1.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:43:27 GMT
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Caffeine lovers are more likely to enjoy coffee in a quiet space, study claims
In experiments, coffee was perceived as having less aroma by people who were fed loud noise through a pair of headphones while they drank.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:52:28 GMT
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Dogs: Pampered pooches are more likely to suffer from allergies, expert claims
A UK veterinarian has said that allergies are behind many modern canine complaints - including problems with the ears and eyes, as well as skin irritation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:15:00 GMT
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Stem cell breakthrough allows male livestock to serve as 'surrogate sires'
Researchers from Washington State University and Edinburgh University's Roslin Institute say the technique could help meet growing global food demand or save species from extinction.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:55:19 GMT
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Humanoid robot Pepper can now scan office workers' faces to check if they are wearing masks
The upgraded version of SoftBank's Pepper robot is perfect at the entrance to offices, conferences, airports and other public spaces to provide a gentle reminder to put a mask on.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:42:55 GMT
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Facebook unveils 'climate information centre'
Facebook has launched the Climate Science Information Centre - a dedicated webpage on the site that collects resources from climate experts.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:56:12 GMT
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Paper folding tasks can reduce nausea by more than half, study finds
Cognitive training tasks, including identifying how patterns would appear on transparent paper when folded, help 'train the brain' to reduce feelings of nausea in-transit, researchers say.
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:44:40 GMT
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