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A 90-minute COVID-19 test has been shown to have over 94 percent sensitivity and 100% specificity in a new study. In the research, the high-speed tests, which do not require a laboratory and can be performed in cartridges smaller than a…
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NASA is considering approving by next April up to two planetary science missions from four proposals under review, including one to Venus that scientists involved in the project said could help determine whether or not that planet harbors…
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Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint announced that it has been recognised as the 2020 India DLP Vendor Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. Forcepoint's next-generation DLP is designed for the evolving nature of today's…
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The auspicious occasion of Shubho Mahalaya Amavasya marks the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha and the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha. Usually, this also marks the beginning of the 10-day Durja Pujo festival, but this year, the…
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More quiet zones in high-risk indoor spaces, such as hospitals and restaurants, could help to cut coronavirus contagion risks, researchers have said, after a study showed that lowering speaking volume can reduce the spread of the disease.…
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Scientists at the Universities of Bath and Sussex have developed a new system that slowly releases ant pheromones to attract pests to insecticide bait. This means that instead of spraying the whole crop with pesticides, traps can be placed…
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Sony's eagerly awaited PlayStation 5 will launch in November, taking on a new offering by console rival Xbox as video game play booms during the pandemic. A streamed event showcasing games tailored for PS5 ended with word that two…
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Vaccines have curtailed the spread of several infectious diseases, such as smallpox, polio and measles. However, vaccines against some diseases, including HIV-1, influenza and malaria, don’t work very well, and one reason could be the…
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Facebook on Wednesday announced it would launch its own smart glasses next year which connect to smartphones as part of an alliance with eyewear titan EssilorLuxottica. The Ray-Ban branded eyewear, a move by Facebook into wearable tech,…
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Nanogenerators capable of converting mechanical energy into electricity are typically made from metal oxides and lead-based perovskites. But these inorganic materials aren’t biocompatible, so the race is on to create natural biocompatible…
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