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Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk founder and electronic music pioneer, dies at 73

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:53:27 -0400

Florian Schneider, co-founder of pioneering German electronic band Kraftwerk, which influenced generations of pop and dance musicians with mesmerising tracks such as "Autobahn", has died of cancer aged 73, longtime bandmate Ralf Huetter said.

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Roy Horn of Las Vegas magic duo Siegfried and Roy dies of COVID-19: report

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:08:32 -0400

Magician Roy Horn, who alongside Siegfried Fischbacher starred in a popular, long-running Las Vegas act built around rare tigers, died on Friday from of complications of COVID-19, the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper reported. He was 75.

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Inflatable maze enchants visitors in Geneva

By feeds.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:26:00 -0400

An inflatable luminous maze called the 'Luminarium Arboria' proves to be a relaxing summer activity in Geneva. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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It's about time-TTPM's Silver on Mattel's new Barbies

By feeds.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:52:00 -0500

Toy industry expert Jim Silver, CEO of TTPM talks about Mattel's new Barbies which will come in petite, tall and curvy and how they will impact falling barbie sales. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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On the hunt for Asian "murder hornets" in Washington

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:54:19 -0400

The sting of the Asian giant hornet can kill and that's not just an expression of speech. Since their discovery in 2019 in the US, traps have been set to see if Asian giant "murder hornets" have settled in the state. Libby Hogan has more.

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Lockdown diary: the Italian priest delivering blessings from car speaker

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:32:18 -0400

Priest Don Giuseppe Castelvecchio hasn't been able to conduct services in his San Fiorano church for two months. In the town where restrictions are easing, his sermons delivered from a loud speaker in a car are a welcome relief. Joe Davies reports.

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Pocket-sized device tests DNA in blood samples for genetic conditions

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:00:50 +0000

A cheap, lightweight smartphone-heated device can test for DNA in blood, urine and other samples in a fraction of the time it takes to test in a lab

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Brain implant lets man with paralysis move and feel with his hand

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:00:09 +0000

A brain-computer interface has helped a man with a severe spinal cord injury move and feel using a hand again, letting him carefully lift light objects such as a paper cup

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Pet food can contain drug-resistant bacteria that may pass to humans

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:18:36 +0000

Some dogs and cats may be passing gut microbes to their owners that withstand last-resort antibiotics, which can be needed to fight off pneumonia from a coronavirus infection

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Science Diction review: The origins of jargon in bite-sized chunks

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

A podcast called Science Diction looks at the stories behind scientific terms and phrases. Each episode is short and nicely put together, says David Silverberg

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Smart windows can let visible light through while blocking out heat

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:26:05 +0000

A 3D printed grate can be used to make a smart window that blocks heat from sunlight out in the summer while letting it through in the winter, conserving energy

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It’s impossible to predict if crucial Antarctic glacier will collapse

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:20:03 +0000

The Pine Island glacier has three tipping points that could lead to the collapse of the entire West Antarctic ice sheet, potentially raising sea levels by 3 metres over centuries

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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:01:11 +0000

Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk

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Is the universe conscious? It seems impossible until you do the maths

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The question of how the brain gives rise to subjective experience is the hardest of all. Mathematicians think they can help, but their first attempts have thrown up some eye-popping conclusions

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Massive Spinosaurus dinosaur swam through water propelled by its tail

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:45 +0000

A well-preserved fossilised tail from Spinosaurus suggests this massive dinosaur may have been able to propel itself and hunt for prey in the water

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We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells

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How the turtle got its shell: Amazing fossils are solving the mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

For years, the oldest turtle fossils we could find had fully formed shells. Now, more primitive fossils are revealing the strange tale of how turtle shells evolved

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Fossil ‘monster’ looks alien but may be related to primitive fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:33:37 +0000

The Tully Monster is a famously odd 300-million-year-old fossil that looks like an alien, but a new analysis suggests it was a backboned animal like a hagfish or lamprey

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Weird radio signals spotted in our galaxy could solve a space mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:18:31 +0000

Weird blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts have been baffling astronomers since they were discovered, but after finding one in our galaxy we may finally know what creates them

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SpaceX mission control to do social distancing for first crewed flight

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 23:09:02 +0000

SpaceX’s first crewed launch is planned for 27 May and will be run from a mission control with desks set six feet apart to comply with social distancing protocols

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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000

A study of brain cells in a dish adds to growing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by herpes viruses, but antiviral treatment may help stop it

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The moon is emitting carbon, raising questions about how it was formed

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:48 +0000

The leading hypothesis for how the moon formed involves a collision between a Mars-sized object and Earth that would have boiled away elements like carbon, making its discovery on the moon a mystery

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Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:59:04 +0000

Finland’s two-year test of universal basic income has concluded that it doesn't seem to disincentivise working, and improves recipients’ mental and financial well-being

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Facebook names first members of content oversight board

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:54:37 -0400

Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members.

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'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:02:19 -0400

Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports

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Pessimism might signal upswing for stocks: advisor

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:47:37 -0400

Payne Capital Management's Courtney Dominguez says the high level of investor pessimism indicates the markets may have bottomed. She says savings could make their way into stocks.

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Facebook names first members of content oversight board

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:54:37 -0400

Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members.

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No right to praise healthcare workers and then ignore them: Pelosi takes aim at Trump

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:08:20 -0400

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday made an indirect dig at President Donald Trump's Navy Blue Angels flyover this weekend, saying that political leaders have 'no right to praise them and then ignore their needs.'

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One sick family, many test results

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:37:20 -0400

After a week or so sick in bed in their New York City apartment in March, members of the Johnson-Baruch family were convinced they had been stricken by the novel coronavirus. Subsequent test results left them with more questions than answers. Lisa Bernhard has more.

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Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:19 -0400

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative.

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U.S. job losses in April worst since Great Depression

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:05:19 -0400

The latest figures from the Labor Department released on Friday showed the U.S. economy losing 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression. Colette Luke has more.

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Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the Ears

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the Ears
Category: Health News
Created: 11/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/25/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

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AHA News: Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Rhythm Disorder

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: AHA News: Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Rhythm Disorder
Category: Health News
Created: 2/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/5/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
Category: Health News
Created: 4/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Hiding in plain sight: PhantomLance walks into a market

By securelist.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:00:32 +0000

In July 2019, a sophisticated backdoor trojan in Google Play was reported. We conducted an inquiry of our own, discovering a long-term campaign, which we dubbed “PhantomLance”, its earliest registered domain dating back to December 2015.

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