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Smart windows can let visible light through while blocking out heat

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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An ancient river on Mars may have flowed for 100,000 years

We’ve found a 200-metre cliff in Mars's Hellas basin, the first evidence of a river that flowed on the planet for more than 100,000 years




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Please Be Smart




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Friday Polynews Roundup — Kids of polyfamilies, more TV, by 2030 "a growing market for ‘polymoons’" after multi-weddings, and more



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One of world's oldest men marks 116th birthday in South Africa

South African Fredie Blom celebrated his 116th birthday on Friday unfazed by the coronavirus crisis, over 100 years since the Spanish flu pandemic killed his sister. "I have lived this long because of God's grace," said Blom, possibly one of the oldest men in the world. Lighting a cigarette, he recalled the 1918 pandemic that left tens of millions dead worldwide including his sister.





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Off-duty officer body slams Walmart shopper irate over face mask rule

The officer used a “takedown measure” to gain control of the woman because of “other threat factors in the store,” a police official said.





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Coronavirus: Russia marks WW2 Victory Day with subdued celebrations

Footage of last year's Red Square military parade play on TV as the pandemic mutes celebrations.




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Couples get married in virtual wedding ceremonies

Video calling technology is helping people share their special day with others during lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto

Sister firm Sidewalk Labs cites Covid-19 as the reason for stepping back from its ambitious plan.




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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.




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Coronavirus career pivots: 'I now work in a supermarket'

An actress and a commercial sales leader talk about making the switch to working in a supermarket.




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Marc Guehi of England celebrates with his teammates after scoring

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Marc Guehi of England celebrates with his teammates after scoring their fourth goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marc Guehi of England celebrates with his teammates

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Marc Guehi of England celebrates with his teammates after scoring their fourth goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marc Guehi (L) and Angel Gomes of England celebrate after the FIFA U-17 Worl

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Marc Guehi (L) and Angel Gomes of England celebrate after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marc Guehi of England celebrates the victory

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: Marc Guehi of England celebrates the victory after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Timothy Eyoma and Marc Guehi of England celebrate the victory

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Timothy Eyoma and Marc Guehi of England celebrate the victory after the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 28, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Suarez at the fore as Venezuelans eye landmark appearance

World Cup-bound Suarez flourishing in Finland




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21 DAYS TO GO! Neymar sets Confederations Cup alight

The leader of the Brazilian attack was only 21 at the FIFA Confederations Cup played on home soil in 2013 and the goal he scored in the third minute of the opening match against Japan was his 21st strike in a Seleção shirt.




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17 DAYS TO GO! The tragedy of Marc-Vivien Foe

Tragedy struck the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003 with the passing of Cameroon No17 Marc-Vivien Foe. The midfielder was unable to be revived after collapsing in the semi-final against Colombia, with Cameroon competing in the final as a tribute to their colleague.




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8 days to go: Marcel Desailly’s unbeaten record

Marcel Desailly played eight games across two FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments, in 2001 and 2003, and won every single match. He lifted the trophy at both editions too.




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Media briefing: Marco van Basten & Massimo Busacca

FIFA's Chief Technical Development Officer and Head of Refereeing rules in the Laws of the Game and Video Assistant Referees (VARs) tests.




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We Remember Marc-Vivien Foé

As Cameroon’s FIFA Confederations Cup campaign kicks off against Chile, we remember Marc-Vivien Foé, the much-loved midfielder who died while representing the Indomitable Lions during this tournament fourteen years ago. Always in the thoughts of the football world.




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Martin Rodriguez Post-Match Interview - Match 12: Chile v Australia - FIFA Confederations Cup 2017

Hear from Chile goalscorer Martin Rodriguez, after his side drew 1-1 with Australia at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.




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Marco Fabian (MEX): Germany - Mexico

Marco Fabian (MEX): Germany - Mexico




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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: FIFA Man of the Match - Match 16: Chile v Germany

Hear from FIFA Man of the Match Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after his side defeated Chile 1-0 to win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Post-Match Interview - Chile v Germany

Hear from Germany goalkeeper and FIFA Man of the Match Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, after his side beat Chile 1-0 to win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.




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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Marketing Highlights

FIFA's Partners and Commercial Affiliates played a huge role in the success of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017. Enjoy this recap video!




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Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Bilel Mejri of ES Tunis battles for possession with Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Hedgardo Marin and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Hedgardo Marin of CD Guadalajara and Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara walk out to the pitch for second half during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 5th Place Match between ES Tunis and CD Guadalajara at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gonzalo Martinez, Jonathan Maidana and Jorge Moreira of River Plate walk out to warm up 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate (l), Jonathan Maidana of River Plate (middle) and Jorge Moreira of River Plate (r) walk out to warm up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain scores his team's first goal

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Al Ain players celebrate after Marcus Berg scores their first goal 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Al Ain players celebrate after Marcus Berg scores their first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Ahmed Barman

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with Ahmed Barman of Al Ain during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain reacts

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo looks on

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcelo Gallardo, Manager of River Plate looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcus Berg of Al Ain challenges for the ball with Jonathan Maidana of River Plate

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Berg of Al Ain challenges for the ball with Jonathan Maidana of River Plate during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)




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Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate takes and misses from the penalty spot

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate takes and misses from the penalty spot during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Khalid Eisa of Al Ain reacts to Gonzalo Martinez's penalty miss

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Khalid Eisa of Al Ain reacts after saving a penalty taken by Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate (not pictured) during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcelo of Real Madrid and Yasushi Endo of Kashima Antlers battle for the ball

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Marcelo of Real Madrid and Yasushi Endo of Kashima Antlers battle for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates scoring the third goal and his hat-trick with Marcelo

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates scoring the third goal and his hat-trick with Marcelo of Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcelo of Real Madrid reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 19: Marcelo of Real Madrid reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 19, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate is challenged by Mohamed Abdulrahman 

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 18: Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate is challenged by Mohamed Abdulrahman of Al Ain during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Semi Final Match between River Plate and Al Ain at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on December 18, 2018 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcos Llorente of Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 12: Marcos Llorente of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 12, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)




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Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's second goal 

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 22: Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 3rd Place match between River Plate and Kashima Antlers at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 3rd Place match between River Plate and Kashima Antlers

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 22: Gonzalo Martinez of River Plate arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 3rd Place match between River Plate and Kashima Antlers at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Marcos Llorente of Real Madrid celebrates with teammate Lucas Vazquez

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Llorente of Real Madrid celebrates with teammate Lucas Vazquez after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 Final between Al Ain and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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MS Dhoni pips Rohit Sharma by slimmest of margins in IPL poll

On #CricketConnected, Star Sports’ new show the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) – Captain was a tie between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma based on the jury's votes, but then the selection panel on the show picked Dhoni ahead of Rohit by the slimmest of margins.

Justifying the pick Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen said, “His relationship with Fleming the consistency at the franchise and the wicket they play on so it would be hard to go against MS and he will probably get my vote, I like what Rohit Sharma does and I love the Mumbai Indians and their approach to the game. However, for consistency and weight of expectation down there in Chennai MS is my guy.”

Former New Zealand fast bowler Danny Morrison added, “Looking at the vibe and the inspiration of that fellow (MS Dhoni) in yellow and what he did for India in blue and variably that helicopter shot which changes the course of the game, yes he is a lot older and finishing up Rohit got more time. But for me, Dhoni takes the pressure like no one else.”

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David Warner shares hilarious behind-the-scenes video of Kane Williamson, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner shared a hilarious throwback video on his Instagram handle featuring teammates Kane Williamson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Warner has been very active on social media during the enforced break put forward by coronavirus pandemic and on Sunday, he uploaded another video to tickle the funny bones of his followers.

In the short clip, the trio is seen having a blast to the popular pop song 'what is love'. Bhuvneshwar and Williamson are sitting in the front row with Warner taking the backseat but enjoying the most.

His post read: "This just made me laugh. Behind the scenes of a shoot last year with these two. Gee we all have rhythm."

In normal circumstances, the trio would currently be action in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League but due to the outbreak of the virus the cash-rich league was postponed by the BCCI.

The idea of holding matches without spectators has been mooted in the current scenario, but Warner had earlier rejected the idea of playing cricket without fans in the stands.

"You want crowds no matter where you go and where you play. I love playing in England, it's awesome," Warner was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

"You've always got someone they always try and rev up, and fortunately for the team it's pretty much just me, and that takes a lot of the heat off the other guys.

"We're there to put bums on seats and hopefully we can entertain the crowd by playing a good brand of cricket," he added.

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Mumbai APMC to get international standard facilities: State Marketing Minister


Vashi APMC wholesale market. File pic

The Maharashtra government will provide international standard facilities for the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi, one of the biggest agricultural wholesale markets in Asia. State Marketing Minister Subhash Deshmukh made the announcement during a meeting held here today with officials and traders, an official release said. The meeting was organised to know the problems faced by traders in Mumbai APMC.

During the meeting, the minister directed that international standard facilities be provided at this APMC. "The process of declaring the Mumbai APMC as a
national market area has commenced," the minister was quoted as saying in the release. During the meeting, traders in the vegetable and fruit sections told the minister that there was insufficient space in the APMC to carry out the business.

Deshmukh asked them to maintain regular dialogue with the administration and the market committee. He assured that the decision to reconstructing and
redevelop the APMC premises will be taken soon and asked the administrator to appoint an architect for the task.

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Navi Mumbai: Businessman kills wife with iron rod over extra marital affair

After killing his wife over suspicion that she was having an extra marital affair, a 40-year-old businessman, Dharma Gauda, surrendered before the Koparkhairane police station in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Soon after, the cops arrested him and registered an FIR in the matter.

According to the police, on the day of the incident, Gauda had a major fight with his wife Rekha Gauda, following which he hit her with an iron rod twice. She immediately collapsed at the spot and died. When Gauda realised that his wife was dead, he left home and informed a friend about the incident over phone. Thereafter, he went to the Koparkhairane police station and surrendered. Cops further said that the couple used to have frequent fights over the matter and the accused would beat her up.

When the incident took place, their 10-year-old son was in school and 4-year-old daughter was sleeping. On waking up, she found her mother in a pool of blood. Police sources said that the accused runs three bar-cum-restaurants in Navi Mumbai and also has a criminal background.

Speaking to mid-day, Nitin Pawar, deputy commissioner of police, said, “Gauda was suspicious about his wife having an extra marital affair. We arrested him after he surrendered. He will be produced in court on Wednesday. Further investigation into the matter is on."

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