hunter: April 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Your present self is your best future self

Predicting similarity over time is strongly related to happiness later on in life according to new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ7WU

Maruti launches Ertiga with 1.5 litre diesel engine at Rs 9.86 lakh

The model is currently powered by 1.3 litre diesel powertrain sourced from Fiat

from Companies http://bit.ly/2J3BPPf
via IFTTT

Magma is the key to the moon's makeup

For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WdqWyj

Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

Researchers have discovered the remains of a nova in a galactic globular cluster, located near the center of Messier 22. The finding, using modern instruments, confirms one of the oldest observations of an event outside the solar system.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRGRx2

Details of the history of inner Eurasia revealed

An international team of researchers has combined archaeological, historical and linguistic data with genetic information from over 700 newly analyzed individuals to construct a more detailed picture of the history of inner Eurasia than ever before available. They found that the indigenous populations of inner Eurasia are very diverse in their genes, culture and languages, but divide into three groups that stretch across the area in east-west geographic bands.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UOhZd5

What a never-before-seen radioactive decay could tell us about neutrinos

In a new set of results, chemists have laid the foundation for a single-atom illumination strategy called barium tagging. Their achievement is the first known imaging of single atoms in a solid noble gas.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwME3g

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IOvGHE

Rapid melting of the world's largest ice shelf linked to solar heat in the ocean

An international team of scientists has found part of the world's largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall ice shelf average, due to solar heating of the surrounding ocean surface.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VziSuA

What a dying star's ashes tell us about the birth of our solar system

Researchers discovered a dust grain forged in a stellar explosion before our solar system was born. Atom-level analysis of the specimen reveals new insights about how stars end their lives and seed the universe with the building blocks of new stars and planets.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XTEWO4

Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms

A deep learning approach to detecting storms on Saturn shows the vast regions affected by storms and that dark storm clouds contain material swept up from the lower atmosphere.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRkMyA

Ice feature on Saturn's giant moon, TItan

Research team finds huge ice feature on Titan while trying to understand where Saturn's largest moon gets all of its methane. This research, which used Principal Components Analysis in an unconventional way, also validated results from previous Titan missions.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRB22k

Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space

Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8,000 light-years from Earth. The research shows jets from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen before on such short timescales. The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed clouds of plasma -- potentially just minutes apart -- shooting out of the black hole in different directions.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PyzwFl

This Video of Ashley Graham Getting an Acupuncture Facial Is the Best Thing You’ll See Today

Marrying a perfectionist? You better be one too or there may be trouble

Researchers have some dating advice for "maximizers" who can't stop comparison shopping

from Beyond Business http://bit.ly/2WmFsUc
via IFTTT

The poor get LPG cylinders under Modi's PMYU but they can't afford refills

Goti Bai's LPG cylinder sat behind bales of cattle fodder. 'We don't have the money to buy a refill,' Got Bai explained

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2XVIS0Q
via IFTTT

Garden Reach Shipbuilders wins Rs 6,311 crore Indian Navy contract

In parallel, Kerala state shipyard, Cochin Shipyard will build another eight ASWSWCs for the same price

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2GS0Yes
via IFTTT

ED questions Avista Advisory CEO Rajiv Kochhar in money laundering case

Chanda Kochhar, husband seek 10-day extension for personal appearance, ED agrees

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2XT4WJq
via IFTTT

After 2014 Epic case, TCS faces fresh US lawsuit for stealing trade secrets

A US-based insurance platform provider has claimed TCS is using its trade secrets to build a competing software platform, as part of TCS BaNCS, in the life insurance market

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PBPAGc
via IFTTT

Ness Wadia gets two-year jail term in Japan for possession of drugs: Report

Wadia, heir to the 283-year-old Wadia Group, was arrested at a Japanese airport in early March after custom officials found about 25 gm cannabis resin in his trouser pocket

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vrrNQ5
via IFTTT

Ness Wadia gets two-year jail term in Japan for possession of drugs: Report

Govt issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over complaint about foreign citizenship

In a letter, the Home Ministry said it has received a representation from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Vy2LNT
via IFTTT

Hero MotoCorp hits 52-week low on disappointing Q4 results

Ebitda margin contracted 240 bp at 13.6 per cent for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PBSjiP
via IFTTT

SBI's new loan, deposit pricing system takes effect tomorrow: 5 key points

State Bank of India's new rules are limited to savings bank deposits with balances of more than Rs 1 lakh and short-term rules

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2LcKMsc
via IFTTT

ADAG stocks tumble; RInfra, RCap fall over 10%; Reliance Power tanks 20%

Reliance Power, Reliance Home Finance, Reliance Naval and Engineering and Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management were down between 7 to 20% on the BSE.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XXphNU
via IFTTT

Election outcome uncertainty, earnings: Should you sell in May and go away?

Indian markets, experts say, are already pricing in a victory for the Modi-led NDA in the ongoing general elections, albeit with a reduced majority.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DE4Jlv
via IFTTT

Election outcome uncertainty, earnings: Should you sell in May and go away?

Indian markets, experts say, are already pricing in a victory for the Modi-led NDA in the ongoing general elections, albeit with a reduced majority.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DE4Jlv
via IFTTT

Rate-sensitive stocks fall; PSU banks worst hit, Bank of Baroda slips 6%

The Nifty Bank index slumped over 400 points or 1.35 per cent to trade 29,609 levels, with 8 constituents in the red and 4 in the green.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DFNZKH
via IFTTT

92 trips to 57 countries since 2014: Here's what PM Narendra Modi achieved

With 92 trips to 57 countries since coming to power in May 2014, Modi has flown abroad nearly twice as much as his predecessor Manmohan Singh in five years

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GRVJvh
via IFTTT

Eveready Industries plunges 13% on credit ratings downgrade

Rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) downgraded the company's long term credit rating with the negative outlook.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Lfa9K3
via IFTTT

The legend of Yeti: Now, Indian Army claims they spotted its footprints

The Indian Army has claimed to have captured giant footprints in the Himalayan snow that allegedly belongs to Yeti, a gigantic half-man half-snowman, popular in Nepalese folklore

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PB0NH7
via IFTTT

YES Bank tanks 30% after Rs 1,507-crore March quarter loss

The bank made total non-tax provisions of Rs 3,662 crore,, more than nine times the Rs 400 crore reported a year earlier

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XTyIh1
via IFTTT

YES Bank tanks 30% after Rs 1,507-crore March quarter loss

The bank made total non-tax provisions of Rs 3,662 crore,, more than nine times the Rs 400 crore reported a year earlier

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XTyIh1
via IFTTT

'Extremely severe cyclone' Fani headed towards Odisha: All you need to know

Fani (pronounced 'Foni)' was a 'severe cyclonic storm' Monday evening and could become an 'extremely severe cyclone' by Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2J3hj1b
via IFTTT

Lok Sabha elections LIVE: Modi to campaign in Bihar, Rahul in MP today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Bihar and UP ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019 Phase 5, while Rahul Gandhi will campagin in Madhya Pradesh today. Catch LIVE updates

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PzyPvg
via IFTTT

How to avoid paying excess STT on the day of option expiry

STT can be a lot more complicated than you can imagine. Different products like intraday equity, delivery equity, futures and options have different levels of STT imposed.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vvmQpA
via IFTTT

MARKETS LIVE: Indices pare losses, Nifty tops 11,700; IT, metal stocks gain

Catch all the live updates here

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PzysAS
via IFTTT

MARKETS LIVE: Indices pare losses, Nifty tops 11,700; IT, metal stocks gain

Catch all the live updates here

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PzysAS
via IFTTT

Top 10 biz headlines: Crisis hits RCap arms, ICICI-Videocon case, & more

From Reliance Capital's willingness to cede control in home finance to GIFT City bourses investment, Business Standard brings you top 10 business stories that made news on Monday

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DD8ms8
via IFTTT

'Avengers: Endgame' on way to be first Rs 300-crore Hollywood film in India

Endgame has marginally surpassed Avengers: Inifnity War's (2018) first-week collection (Rs 156.64) in just three days

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZHI7do
via IFTTT

Garden Reach Shipbuilders wins Rs 6,311 crore Indian Navy contract

In parallel, Kerala state shipyard, Cochin Shipyard will build another eight ASWSWCs for the same price

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GS0Yes
via IFTTT

Atishi, Gautam Gambhir raise stakes in clash of first-timers in East Delhi

Former cricketer vows not to make unrealistic promies, while AAP candidate hopes for votes on 'real issues'

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UL2Vx2
via IFTTT

Analysts say 'no' to YES Bank stock, cut 12-month target price by 40%

Large stressed pool, aggressive accounting practices and weakness in the retail franchise are among the reasons cited by analysts for their bearish stance

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XWsBZE
via IFTTT

IPL 2019 RCB vs RR Preview: Can RCB spoil the playoff equation for Royals?

Rajasthan Royals would look to secure a win to keep faint IPL 2019 playoffs hopes alive.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2W93su2
via IFTTT

40 TMC legislators in touch with me, will desert party if BJP wins: Modi

His statement sparked a controversy with the Trinamool alleging the PM was indulging in horse-trading. The party said it would complain to the Election Commission

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZBT9ki
via IFTTT

Political coalition fine, but should work towards progress: India Inc

Adi Godrej felt that the government needed to pay a lot of attention to economic and social development

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V6Pext
via IFTTT

ED questions Avista Advisory CEO Rajiv Kochhar in money laundering case

Chanda Kochhar, husband seek 10-day extension for personal appearance, ED agrees

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XT4WJq
via IFTTT

Off to vote: Tatas to RIL, companies give employees a chance to get inked

Officials at companies that have declared a holiday said the move is to ensure compliance with the government circular, which mandates that an employee be granted a holiday to cast his/her vote

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2IPepy1
via IFTTT

Spotify tops estimates with 100 million paid subscribers worldwide

Spotify Technology SA took on 4 million customers in the quarter, compared with the 3.3 million forecast by analysts

from Technology http://bit.ly/2GRqmRl
via IFTTT

Xiaomi chairman Lei Jun may have lost $145 million bet

Lei has yet to publicly address his plans regarding the bet in a country where gambling is illegal on the mainland

from Technology http://bit.ly/2GJCMcZ
via IFTTT

Magic Johnson’s Daughter Elisa Shares Photo of ‘Intense’ Stomach Scars from Home Invasion

N.C. Teen Wakes Up Every Day with No Memory of the Day Before After Getting Hit on Head in 2017

saaa

Researchers have some dating advice for "maximizers" who can't stop comparison shopping

from Beyond Business http://bit.ly/2WmFsUc
via IFTTT

Susceptibility to disease develops during childhood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have demonstrated this in a study in which they identified five classes of early immune-system programming.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Win7YM

Radiotherapy after chemo may improve survival in patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LbM4Uz

Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IRgB8i

Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer

A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a safe and effective technique for treating men with low-risk prostate cancer.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J3Bjkg

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ5hK

How the olfactory brain affects memory

How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a new aspect of how the processing of odors impacts memory centers. They showed that the piriform cortex -- a part of the olfactory brain -- has a direct influence on information storage in our most important memory structure, the hippocampus.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0tG5o

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1xfIG

Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IPnXZA

Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBHbYN

Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuVijU

New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries

Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside. The high-resolution 3D images provided by the instrument could potentially be used to detect diabetes, sickle cell disease, malaria and other diseases.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vqAUAF

Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V5FfZe

New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can be involved in processing the signals that arise from touch. The results open the way for a new approach to how the brain's network of neurons processes information, and thereby the mechanisms by which the brain works.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1QYrE

What makes memories stronger?

Scientists have found that highly demanding and rewarding experiences result in stronger memories. By studying navigation in rats, the researchers traced back the mechanism behind this selective memory enhancement to so-called replay processes in the hippocampus, the memory-processing center of the brain.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LlIl74

Precision medicine for pediatric cancers: New hope for children and adolescents

In 87% of patients, the study identified genomic anomalies that allowed for better patient management, either through better follow-up of residual disease, reclassification of the disease, or through the application of targeted therapy or to guide treatment and identify options for future personalized targeted therapy.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZGK8Xb

H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it

A new technology may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier. Researchers describe a new cell line that enables better growth of H3N2 for vaccine use. The virus is also far less likely to mutate during production using this cell line, improving the chances of a match between vaccine and circulating influenza viruses.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UNTCfF

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier treatment is feasible.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DBniH6

After 2014 Epic case, TCS faces fresh US lawsuit for stealing trade secrets

A US-based insurance platform provider has claimed TCS is using its trade secrets to build a competing software platform, as part of TCS BaNCS, in the life insurance market

from Companies http://bit.ly/2PBPAGc
via IFTTT

Ness Wadia gets two-year jail term in Japan for possession of drugs: Report

Wadia, heir to the 283-year-old Wadia Group, was arrested at a Japanese airport in early March after custom officials found about 25 gm cannabis resin in his trouser pocket

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vrrNQ5
via IFTTT

Spotify tops estimates with 100 million paid subscribers worldwide

Spotify Technology SA took on 4 million customers in the quarter, compared with the 3.3 million forecast by analysts

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GRqmRl
via IFTTT

PNB takes Tarapur Textiles Park to DRT for $13-million loan default

A PNB official said Tarapur Textile account had turned into a non-performing asset and PNBIL (PNB International Ltd) has initiated recovery proceedings against the borrower

from Companies http://bit.ly/2XNBSmC
via IFTTT

Boeing CEO Muilenburg stands by 737 Max system design linked to two crashes

Dennis Muilenburg underscores the effort Boeing is putting into redesigning the software in 737 Max.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Vx0v9M
via IFTTT

ED questions Avista Advisory CEO Rajiv Kochhar in money laundering case

Chanda Kochhar, husband seek 10-day extension for personal appearance, ED agrees

from Companies http://bit.ly/2XT4WJq
via IFTTT

29 Air India flights delayed, airline limps after fixing software glitch

Twenty-nine Air India flights were delayed Monday by over an hour as a glitch in the check-in software fixed three days ago continued to bug the national carrier.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2DCz0Ba
via IFTTT

Domestic airlines devise new ways to reduce fuel burn, operating costs

Air India, AirAsia India and IndiGo operated first trial flights after recieving approval from DGCA

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V3VWUQ
via IFTTT

B M Khaitan quits as Eveready Industries' chief, will be chairman emeritus

Khaitan, in 1993, outran the Wadias of Bombay Dyeing to buy Union Carbide India in a $96.5-million deal.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GOKpi6
via IFTTT

McNally Bharat Engineering reclassifies EMC as its promoter shareholder

EMC doesn't hold any managerial position at MBEL

from Companies http://bit.ly/2PJQvVn
via IFTTT

Lead lender IDBI seeks deadline extension in Jaypee insolvency case

The NCLT has posted the matter on May 6 for the next hearing

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V3LfS1
via IFTTT

New polymer films conduct heat instead of trapping it

Engineers have flipped the picture of the standard polymer insulator, by fabricating thin polymer films that conduct heat -- an ability normally associated with metals. In experiments, they found the films, which are thinner than plastic wrap, conduct heat better than many metals, including steel and ceramic.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W9ot7U

Patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggest how to kick the habit

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vpoB7E

For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050

A new study shows that beyond the benefits of reduced extreme weather in the long term, global mitigation efforts would also lower oil prices in coming decades, resulting in a significant economic boon for most poorer countries.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WcIjz7

New charge transfer and separation process

Scientists have discovered a new charge transfer and separation process named Twisted Intramolecular Charge Shuttle (TICS), paving a new avenue for chemists to construct unique and useful fluorescent probes in a wide range of chemical families of fluorophores.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GOTLe2

Magma is the key to the moon's makeup

For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WdqWyj

Astronomers discover 2,000-year-old remnant of a nova

New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries

Filaments and fibers three times finer than a human hair

Experts have discovered that there is a moment at which a polymer in liquid state -- specifically one that has been worked from polyethylene glycol, which is widely used in industry -- shows greater elasticity that, instead of breaking up and forming drops, the liquid experiences a stretching which causes filaments to be formed.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vrG8vN

What a never-before-seen radioactive decay could tell us about neutrinos

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Water creates traps in organic electronics

Poor-quality organic semiconductors can become high-quality semiconductors when manufactured in the correct way. Researchers have now shown that the motion of charges in organic electronic devices is dramatically slowed down by minute amounts of water.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vv7foz

Partitioning of porous materials

Gases and pollutants can be filtered from air and liquids by means of porous, crystalline materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). To further partition these pores and enhance their sorption capacity, a team of scientists have developed a fast and versatile two-in-one synthetic strategy, combining metal coordination with the covalent chemistry of light elements. The new pore-space-partitioned material could be used as a highly efficient adsorbent of ammonia.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Le42Wz

What a dying star's ashes tell us about the birth of our solar system

Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms

Ice feature on Saturn's giant moon, TItan

Spinning black hole sprays light-speed plasma clouds into space

Monday, April 29, 2019

Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells

A team has succeeded in producing inorganic perovskite thin films at moderate temperatures using co-evaporation - making post-tempering at high temperatures unnecessary. The process makes it much easier to produce thin-film solar cells from this material. In comparison to metal-organic hybrid perovskites, inorganic perovskites are more thermally stable.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZFZs6p

Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping after 3 years in the environment

Researchers examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1OzgB

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaONJ

Lost graves identified by new archaeology methods

Scientists have used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and GPS surveys to non-invasively map the location of unmarked graves within the Lake Condah Mission Cemetery in Eastern Australia.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4rif

Ludhiana facility to fast-track bicycle and accessories SMEs: CRISIL

The industry is clustered in Ludhiana, Punjab, and as many as 85-90% of units are SMEs that cater to original equipment manufacturers

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UQgYS5
via IFTTT

Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly

Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GGOeWO

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V2ZtD0

Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism

Allopregnanolone, a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, is such a potent neurosteroid that disrupting its steady supply to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to new research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GFy93w

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9hwR

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKNY1q

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhpMa

Orient Aero Slim review: IoT-enabled smart fan with feature-rich app & more

The Orient Aero Slim, being a smart fan, is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and smart speakers powered by these services such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vsrUek
via IFTTT

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

Macquarie says its Yes Bank assessment 'all wrong', downgrades stock

Macquarie flagged concerns on the fee income and retail franchise of Yes Bank after the bank reported its first-ever loss.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2LbYWtU
via IFTTT

Macquarie says its Yes Bank assessment 'all wrong', downgrades stock

Macquarie flagged concerns on the fee income and retail franchise of Yes Bank after the bank reported its first-ever loss.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2LbYWtU
via IFTTT

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to a mutation in the gene SHANK3 that in turn regulates the genes of the body's 24-hour day and night cycle. Their study showed that people who were missing the SHANK3 gene and mice that lacked part of the gene had difficulty falling asleep.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GLC52y

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V7b2ZF

New technique could pave the way for simple color tuning of LED bulbs

New research demonstrates the possibility of tuning the color of a GaN LED by changing the time sequence at which the operation current is provided to the device.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DDwfQn

Squid skin inspires creation of next-generation space blanket

Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive space blanket that gives users the ability to control their temperature. The innovation is detailed in a study published today in Nature Communications.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VF6Ekk

Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide

The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead to better results. When potassium bromide molecules arrange themselves between graphene and copper, it results in electronic decoupling. This alters the electrical properties of the graphene produced, bringing them closer to pure graphene.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lc8Hs1

Wipro Consumer Care to acquire Philippine-based Splash Corporation

One of the top-5 consumer goods companies in Philippines, Splash reported $80 million in turnover in 2018

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vqiUWP
via IFTTT

Jet Airways staff promise to secure Rs 3,000 crore, seek SBI nod to bid

The associations have promised that employees would contribute towards revival of the airline from their future earnings and increased productivity

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V51mis
via IFTTT

Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PApLGr

Global military spending at new post-Cold War high, fueled by US, China

China, the second biggest spender, saw military expenditure rise 5.0 percent to $250 billion last year, the 24th consecutive annual increase.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2W7wJ8t
via IFTTT

Jet Airways staff promise to secure Rs 3,000 crore, seek SBI nod to bid

The associations have promised that employees would contribute towards revival of the airline from their future earnings and increased productivity

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V51mis
via IFTTT

SpiceJet plane skids off runway on landing at Shirdi airport

All the passengers, however, had a providential escape, the source added.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2VwUKZr
via IFTTT

Five of the six IPOs launched this year yielding returns of up to 21%

Market analysts said that price band of the offers as also the overall trend in market play key role in the success of isssue

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V1BZhy
via IFTTT

Most of newly-listed firms yield good returns this year; gain up to 21%

Market analysts said that price band of the offers as also the overall trend in market play key role in the success of isssue

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V1BZhy
via IFTTT

Sri Lanka on guard against possible attacks by persons in military dress

The militants were targeting five locations for attacks on Sunday just passed or on Monday, security sources said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DEa7p3
via IFTTT

Crackdown on restaurants coming after customers catch them cheating on GST

Mobile app allows people to scan unique GST Identification Number of a business and find out if it had filed returns.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GJ4oPq
via IFTTT

Milkbasket raises Rs 20 crore funding from Sachin Bansal's BAC Aquisition

The company expects to grow business by five times in next fiscal year at current growth rate

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2WeOdjc
via IFTTT

IT firm Atos opens new office in Tirunelveli, to seat 2,300 engineers

The company is into Cloud, Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing offerings, and provides end-to-end Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud, Big Data and more

from Companies http://bit.ly/2WhOz92
via IFTTT

Milkbasket raises Rs 20 crore funding from Sachin Bansal's BAC Aquisition

The company expects to grow business by five times in next fiscal year at current growth rate

from Companies http://bit.ly/2WeOdjc
via IFTTT

Crackdown on restaurants coming after customers catch them cheating on GST

Mobile app allows people to scan unique GST Identification Number of a business and find out if it had filed returns.

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2GJ4oPq
via IFTTT

IPL 2019 SRH vs KXIP LIVE SCORE: Can Warner gift a victory to Hyderabad?

With IPL 2019 playoffs looming, both the teams need to win all their remaining matches to press their case. Catch IPL 2019 LIVE updates here

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UQLbA5
via IFTTT

For music streaming apps, growth lies in tier 2 and 3 cities: Gaana CEO

We all need to invest significantly, for that, more competition is good as companies will invest to educate the users and grow the market because that's the need of the hour, says Agarwal

from Companies http://bit.ly/2DBvpne
via IFTTT

Zomato to invest Rs 56 crore to set up 20 warehouses by 2020

With setting up of 20 more warehouses across 18 cities, the company is targeting a combined capacity of 90,000 MT and 700,000 sq ft, Hyperpure founder Dhruv Sawhney said

from Companies http://bit.ly/2LpLGSD
via IFTTT

Zomato to invest Rs 56 crore to set up 20 warehouses by 2020

With setting up of 20 more warehouses across 18 cities, the company is targeting a combined capacity of 90,000 MT and 700,000 sq ft, Hyperpure founder Dhruv Sawhney said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2LpLGSD
via IFTTT

Accredited investors in start-ups may get exemption from angel tax: Report

Accredited investors, like trusts, individuals, family member of a start-up and unlisted companies, may get exemption from angel tax.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZHqavv
via IFTTT

Nepal's clean-up drive picks pace, 3K-kg garbage collected from Mt Everest

The month-and-a-half clean-up campaign is supported by a number of governmental and non-governmental agencies

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2INQwqi
via IFTTT

Accredited investors in start-ups may get exemption from angel tax: Report

Accredited investors, like trusts, individuals, family member of a start-up and unlisted companies, may get exemption from angel tax.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2ZHqavv
via IFTTT

JSPL eyes repeat order from Indian Railways

Company is consolidating its position by supplying orders ahead of schedule

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GUym4p
via IFTTT

'What's dark and full of terrors?' The latest episode of 'Game of Thrones'

So, imagine the plight of fans unable to figure out 'who died how?' and 'who killed whom?' as the 'Great War' was being fought in abysmally dim lighting.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UMtxh3
via IFTTT

India notifies pact with US for exchange of reports on tax evasion by MNCs

A CbC report aggregates country-by-country information relating to the global allocation of income, taxes paid, and certain other indicators of an MNC

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2WdKPoS
via IFTTT

India notifies pact with US for exchange of reports on tax evasion by MNCs

A CbC report aggregates country-by-country information relating to the global allocation of income, taxes paid, and certain other indicators of an MNC

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2WdKPoS
via IFTTT

Cyclone 'Fani' may turn into severe storm, NDRF, Coast Guard on high alert

The cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, a home ministry statement said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V0DwEk
via IFTTT

India's Q3 economic growth to decline over poll-related uncertainty: D&B

The decline in economic growth momentum in October-December quarter of FY19 is likely to continue, largely owing to election related uncertainty, says a report. According to Dun and Bradstreet's (D&B) latest Economy Forecast, subdued consumption demand and election related uncertainty is expected to weigh on India's industrial production. D&B expects Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to be moderated by 1.0-1.5 per cent during March 2019. "There are concerns that the dip in the growth momentum in Q3 FY19 is likely to continue given the headwinds in the global economy and the various domestic issues," said Arun Singh, Lead Economist Dun & Bradstreet India. Singh further said that lower inflation is one of the indications for subdued demand. Currently, the election related uncertainty is expected to weigh on the economic activity. "Uplifting the domestic demand and resolving the issues in the strategic sectors like aviation, power and banking and non-banking financial ...

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2V0Dz2Y
via IFTTT

India's Q3 economic growth to decline over poll-related uncertainty: D&B

D&B expects Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to be moderated by 1.0-1.5 per cent during March 2019

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V0Dz2Y
via IFTTT

Rafale case: Rahul replies to SC's contempt notice over 'chowkidar' remark

A contempt case was filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi for Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Rafale verdict

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2VwmpKg
via IFTTT

Trump again goes after India, says it slaps 'big tariffs' on US products

Trump claimed that people of the US demanded a government that puts America first

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XXhb7V
via IFTTT

Trump again goes after India, says it slaps 'big tariffs' on US products

Trump claimed that people of the US demanded a government that puts America first

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2XXhb7V
via IFTTT

Vistara may induct some of Jet's Boeing 737s planes and its pilots: Report

The airline is also conducting a walk-in interview for cabin crew on 29 and 30 April in Mumbai and Gurgaon, which will attract applications from Jet employees

from Companies http://bit.ly/2IZ4s04
via IFTTT

Intel banks on data, gaming, artificial intelligence for growth in India

Intel completed 20 years in India in 2018 and has invested over Rs 30,000 crore in the country to date

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Wk7C28
via IFTTT

Ask SBI to release one month's salary to Jet Airways staff: NAG to PM Modi

The airline has not paid March salaries to its over 20,000 employees. Jet ceased operations on April 17

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Ldkd6m
via IFTTT

Etihad to offer wireless streaming, remove screens from narrow-body fleet

Etihad Airways will offer wirelessly streamed movies and television shows to passengers on mainly short-haul flights as it removes entertainment screens from its Airbus A320 narrow-body fleet

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GHEOKE
via IFTTT

We're still interested in acquiring Jaypee Infratech: NBCC to lenders

NBCC said its offer safeguards the interests of bankers as well as homebuyers

from Companies http://bit.ly/2WktASE
via IFTTT

L&T Finance Holdings Q4 net up 94% to Rs 548 cr on rising interest margins

The net interest margins (NIMs) rose to 5.08% in Q4 Fy19 from 4.64% in Q4Fy18.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2J8FBar
via IFTTT

Essar Steel posts EBITDA of Rs 2K crore, may use funds to repay creditors

The CoC of Essar Steel has divided operational creditors of the company into two types -- one with claims under Rs 1 crore and another above Rs 1 crore

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GRAZUx
via IFTTT

Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla arm recall drugs from American market

The USFDA has classified both the recalls as a Class-II recall

from Companies http://bit.ly/2J1bVf4
via IFTTT

Delhi HC rejects plea to bar media from publishing allegations against CJI

The plea, filed by NGO Anti Corruption Council of India, had said publication of allegations against the CJI directly hit the Indian judicial system

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Wdpagy
via IFTTT

What oil at $100 a barrel would mean for the world economy

Higher prices will hit different economies in different ways

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2IL1gWN
via IFTTT

If you are an H-1B visa holder, switching jobs in the US just got tougher

Many workers are ultimately denied an H-1B visa months after they win the lottery, typically on the grounds that their jobs aren't considered "specialty occupations."

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZJaQyk
via IFTTT

Vistara may induct some of Jet's Boeing 737s planes and its pilots: Report

The airline is also conducting a walk-in interview for cabin crew on 29 and 30 April in Mumbai and Gurgaon, which will attract applications from Jet employees

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2IZ4s04
via IFTTT

Pakistan says it's on the road to major change, but the world is skeptical

In summary, Pakistan says it is tired of conflict, opposed to extremism, open for peace talks and clamping down on corruption

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vsUPPe
via IFTTT

Elections 2019: Pollution becomes an issue with promises made in manifestos

Political parties pledge to reduce pollution in manifestos

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZJtjeu
via IFTTT

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Actor Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

Voting for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 phase 4 will decide the fate of 961 candidates. Catch live updates on General elections 2019

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PDlX7E
via IFTTT

Intel banks on data, gaming, artificial intelligence for growth in India

Intel completed 20 years in India in 2018 and has invested over Rs 30,000 crore in the country to date

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Wk7C28
via IFTTT

Immigration servers resume operations at Delhi airport, six flights delayed

The incident comes a day after Air India's Passenger Service System faced technical glitches and was not functional for more than five hours

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Zzizz0
via IFTTT

Etihad to offer wireless streaming, remove screens from narrow-body fleet

IPL 2019 SRH vs KXIP Preview: Clash of Warner fury and Gaylestorm on cards

Kane Williamson-led SRH are at the fourth spot in IPL 2019 Points Table while R Ashwin's KXIP are at the fifth position. Both teams would look to secure a win to make their way for IPL 2019 playoffs

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2J167SS
via IFTTT

Oil above $75 a barrel raises concerns over macroeconomic indicators

Oil imports rose 40% in rupee terms in FY19

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XPoiiv
via IFTTT

Oil above $75 a barrel raises concerns over macroeconomic indicators

Oil imports rose 40% in rupee terms in FY19

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2XPoiiv
via IFTTT

Lok Sabha elections phase 4: 72 seats in 9 states to go for polling today

The Election Commission has set up 140,000 polling booths/stations and has made elaborate security arrangements

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ULuXbt
via IFTTT

Cost-cutting, localisation, improve margins: Maruti's priorities for the yr

MSI plans to shift its entire portfolio to petrol, CNG powertrains.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vs08yk
via IFTTT

As oil bulls on, hedge funds place bets for longest run in 13 years

Gasoline prices have risen in tandem this year, and Trump on Friday said that he has pressured Opec to boost output to reverse the trend

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UFagOw
via IFTTT

saaa

The Mueller report is hardly pleasurable to read, on textual as well as emotional grounds. It is ill-making about the amorality of an administration

from Beyond Business http://bit.ly/2IXPGXk
via IFTTT

Orient Aero Slim review: IoT-enabled smart fan with feature-rich app & more

Intel banks on data, gaming, artificial intelligence for growth in India

Intel completed 20 years in India in 2018 and has invested over Rs 30,000 crore in the country to date

from Technology http://bit.ly/2Wk7C28
via IFTTT

Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GNUflI

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XXwWM9

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GR3MII

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPzXhp

Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4qL8

Influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRb7YL

New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XSWRnU

Early lipids boost brain growth for vulnerable micro-preemies

Dietary lipids, already an important source of energy for tiny preemies, also provide a much-needed brain boost by significantly increasing global brain volume as well as increasing volume in regions involved in motor activities and memory.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pyo64l

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vom916

3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DzTM4w

The elliptical Mueller report

If you are an H-1B visa holder, switching jobs in the US just got tougher

Many workers are ultimately denied an H-1B visa months after they win the lottery, typically on the grounds that their jobs aren't considered "specialty occupations."

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2ZJaQyk
via IFTTT

Oil above $75 a barrel raises concerns over macroeconomic indicators

Oil imports rose 40% in rupee terms in FY19

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2XPoiiv
via IFTTT

Finance Ministry starts consultation with investors to launch global ETF

The government currently has two exchange-traded funds -- CPSE ETF and Bharat-22 ETF -- listed on domestic exchanges

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2V1tWBh
via IFTTT

New record of quantum memory efficiency

A joint research team has set a new record of photonic quantum memory efficiency, pushing quantum computation a step closer to reality.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wc6Ioz

3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Mapping industrial 'hum' in the US

Using a dense sensor network that scanned the United States between 2003 and 2014, researchers have identified areas within the country marked by a persistent seismic signal caused by industrial processes.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WaIE5j

Sunday, April 28, 2019

American Airlines cuts outlook on 737 MAX, sees jet flying by mid-August

American also said it expects fuel expenses for the year to be about $650 million higher than its earlier forecast, citing a recent run-up in oil prices

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UJWOZV
via IFTTT

RBI's revised framework for stressed assets resolution likely before May 23

The RBI is looking into all the concerns raised by various stakeholders including banks and power sector companies

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vosR7r
via IFTTT

NIA raids 3 places in Kerala as part of investigation into ISIS module case

The probe agency said in a statement that it carried out the searches at the houses of three suspects -- two in Kasaragod and one in Palakkad.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZDnu1W
via IFTTT

Sri Lanka's $4.4 bn tourism industry takes a beating after suicide attacks

Sri Lanka's plan to earn $5 billion via tourism may see one-third loss after attacks

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZF4eRH
via IFTTT

Pre-monsoon rainfall records 27% dip, says IMD; agriculture may take a hit

Laxman Singh Rathore, former Director General of the IMD, said in parts of northeast India and the Western Ghats, pre-monsoon rainfall is critical for plantation of crops

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZyaY3I
via IFTTT

RBI's revised framework for stressed assets resolution likely before May 23

The RBI is looking into all the concerns raised by various stakeholders including banks and power sector companies

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2vosR7r
via IFTTT

Pre-monsoon rainfall records 27% dip, says IMD; agriculture may take a hit

Laxman Singh Rathore, former Director General of the IMD, said in parts of northeast India and the Western Ghats, pre-monsoon rainfall is critical for plantation of crops

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2ZyaY3I
via IFTTT

BigBasket to invest $100 mn to set up vending machines, distribution points

Another area where the company is investing is in towards setting up unmanned vending machines - BB Instant - in office and apartment complexes

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UKBsLR
via IFTTT

BigBasket to invest $100 mn to set up vending machines, distribution points

Another area where the company is investing is in towards setting up unmanned vending machines - BB Instant - in office and apartment complexes

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UKBsLR
via IFTTT

Govt hikes customs duty on wheat to 40% to curb imports, protect industry

The government wants to restrict overseas purchase so that domestic prices of wheat do not come under pressure as the country's wheat output is expected to scale a record high this year.

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2GL0Ps6
via IFTTT

No formaldehyde in baby shampoo: J&J rejects Rajasthan govt report

Johnson & Johnson has strongly rejected findings of a Rajasthan government laboratory showing presence of "harmful" chemicals in the US-based company's baby shampoo, a popular product in India. Based on the report of the Drug Testing Laboratory in Jaipur, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories asking them to stop sale of Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) baby shampoo and remove it from the stocks. The NCPCR said the test report found presence of formaldehyde in J&J's baby shampoo. The company, in a statement, said it has not received any direction to stop the sale of its shampoo and that it was not accepting the interim results of the laboratory tests which were based on "unknown and unspecified" methods. India is a major market for J&J globally, and its share in the country's Rs 4,000-crore baby care market is nearly three-fourths. "We will await the results and conclusions of

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GP1wlm
via IFTTT

No formaldehyde in baby shampoo: J&J rejects Rajasthan govt report

J&J said it is in full compliance with current Indian regulatory requirements and standards for manufacturing and testing of all its products

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GP1wlm
via IFTTT

Govt hikes customs duty on wheat to 40% to curb imports, protect industry

Yes Bank clean-up to continue as Gill shifts focus to governance practices

Gill said the new leadership is very serious about confirming to the highest standards of governance and also set new industry benchmarks

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Pyv49r
via IFTTT

Yes Bank clean-up to continue as Gill shifts focus to governance practices

Gill said the new leadership is very serious about confirming to the highest standards of governance and also set new industry benchmarks

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Pyv49r
via IFTTT

Oil squeeze on Iran aids Vladimir Putin's power play in the Middle East

If President Donald Trump succeeds in cutting Iran's oil exports to almost nothing, one of the main beneficiaries is likely to be Russia.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GOsTMd
via IFTTT

Oil squeeze on Iran aids Vladimir Putin's power play in the Middle East

If President Donald Trump succeeds in cutting Iran's oil exports to almost nothing, one of the main beneficiaries is likely to be Russia.

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2GOsTMd
via IFTTT

IPL 2019 DC vs RCB LIVE SCORE: Delhi eye IPL playoffs spot in today's match

Royal Challengers Bangalore will miss the services of South Africa pacer Dale Steyn, who has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Check DC vs RCB LIVE score, toss updates and Match commentary here

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZF49NV
via IFTTT

IPL 2019, KKR vs MI Preview: Can Kolkata end horror run at Eden Gardens?

KKR are in the midst of a six-match losing streak and appear to have lost the plot completely. However, the side would look to bounce back with a win

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2J0A7OA
via IFTTT

InterGlobe Hotels plans to invest Rs 700 cr in India, add 6 hotels by 2022

InterGlobe Hotels has already invested around Rs 2,000 crore in the portfolio of 'ibis' hotels so far, InterGlobe Hotels President and CEO J B Singh said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V6PpsI
via IFTTT

HPCL-MRPL merger hits cash hurdle; ONGC rules out share-swap

Sources said HPCL has not yet come up with a concrete proposal for acquiring MRPL

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GF1VFv
via IFTTT

Dead may outnumber living on Facebook in 50 years: Who will own their data?

An analysis predicts that, based on 2018 user levels, at least 1.4 billion members will die before 2100. In this scenario, the dead could outnumber the living by 2070

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2Whsbwx
via IFTTT

Soon, businesses may have to generate GST e-invoice on govt portal

The proposed 'e-invoice' is part of the exercise to check GST evasion

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V2GW9A
via IFTTT

200 US firms aim to move production base from China to India post-LS polls

USISPF President Mukesh Aghi said that the companies are talking to them about how to set up an alternative to China by investing in India

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GNjV1K
via IFTTT

China says criticisms on IP protection lack evidence amid trade spat

Critics also ignored the significant progress China has made on IP protection, Shen Changyu told a press conference in response to a question on concerns raised by countries like the United States.

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2J6yrDc
via IFTTT

InterGlobe Hotels plans to invest Rs 700 cr in India, add 6 hotels by 2022

InterGlobe Hotels has already invested around Rs 2,000 crore in the portfolio of 'ibis' hotels so far, InterGlobe Hotels President and CEO J B Singh said

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V6PpsI
via IFTTT

HPCL-MRPL merger hits cash hurdle; ONGC rules out share-swap

Sources said HPCL has not yet come up with a concrete proposal for acquiring MRPL

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GF1VFv
via IFTTT

Cost-cutting, localisation, improve margins: Maruti's priorities for the yr

MSI plans to shift its entire portfolio to petrol, CNG powertrains.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vs08yk
via IFTTT

Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed today as well

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline's spokesperson said

from Companies http://bit.ly/2La7fX6
via IFTTT

Dead may outnumber living on Facebook in 50 years: Who will own their data?

An analysis predicts that, based on 2018 user levels, at least 1.4 billion members will die before 2100. In this scenario, the dead could outnumber the living by 2070

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Whsbwx
via IFTTT

IL&FS case: Govt likely to ban Deloitte for 5 yrs for alleged malpractice

Even as Deloitte Haskins and Sells remains perched precariously on the high wire over its questionable role in the IL&FS audit process, it appears that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs may invoke section 140 (5) of the Companies Act to debar the firm for alleged malpractice in IL&FS accounts. This extreme action is being warranted after Deloitte's alleged misdemeanours and conduct in the IL&FS case.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2DBVySO
via IFTTT

150 Air India flights delayed over server breakdown, thousands stranded

Service restored after a six-hour breakdown

from Companies http://bit.ly/2DF3x1w
via IFTTT

TVS Motor picks up minority stake in IoT firm Altizon, invests over $2.5-mn

Altizon helps companies use machine data to drive business decisions

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UN31nz
via IFTTT

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance net profit up by 2.3%

The total income grew by 29.5 per cent to Rs 1885.34 crore

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V1RFRE
via IFTTT

Walmart hints at one-day free shipping to take on Amazon's $800-mn gameplan

Amazon.com Inc said it would spend $800 million in the current quarter to reduce delivery times for top customers to one day from two

from Companies http://bit.ly/2PALH4A
via IFTTT

Carr Lane enters into JV with Chennai firm to produce aerospace components

The new 70:30 JV will start commercial production within three months

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UK02MH
via IFTTT

Dhoni moves SC against Amrapali Group over cheating, seeks Rs 40 cr in dues

Dhoni has moved the Supreme Court seeking possession of a penthouse in an Amprapali project, and also to include his name in the list of creditors of the real estate company.

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UKGc3V
via IFTTT

Child rights body asks states to stop sale of Johnson's baby shampoo

Its sample was found to be of substandard quality in a lab test

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UZDTzg
via IFTTT

Jaypee Infratech lenders to vote on Suraksha offer next week: Reports

The CoC decided not to consider NBCC's bid as it found the offer to be conditional and subject to approvals from various government departments

from Companies http://bit.ly/2W90gPh
via IFTTT

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down for more than 5 hrs

Thousands of passengers had a harrowing time Saturday morning at airports across the world

from Companies http://bit.ly/2VoFtdi
via IFTTT

Carlos Ghosn's trial to be delayed possibly until next year: Media reports

The 65-year-old tycoon, is preparing for his trial on four charges of financial misconduct

from Companies http://bit.ly/2VvEAQ4
via IFTTT

Renault to propose joint holding company with Nissan: Nikkei report

The Financial Times newspaper reported that both Nissan and the Japanese government have refused to engage in merger talks with Renault

from Companies http://bit.ly/2PwM1RC
via IFTTT

US embargo on Iran oil exports, BS-VI norms may hit auto sales: RC Bhargava

Commenting on Maruti Suzuki's announcement to discontinue diesel cars from next April, Bhargava said the impact of this decision on volumes would be known from July

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V0DXhU
via IFTTT

SBI General's profit before tax rises 11% to Rs 470 crore in Q4

A senior SBI executive also confirmed that groundwork is being done for taking company public in Q3 and Q4 of FY20

from Companies http://bit.ly/2Px11ip
via IFTTT

Hero MotoCorp Q4 net profit tanks 24% to Rs 730 crore on weak sales

Hero sold 1.781 million units in January-March quarter 2019, lower from 2 million units sold in corresponding period last financial year

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GBiqm5
via IFTTT

Naspers exits MakeMyTrip, Ctrip raises stake to 49% in share-swap deal

Naspers will own about 5.6% of Ctrip's shares, while Ctrip will raise its shareholding to 49% in MMT

from Companies http://bit.ly/2J4kZA5
via IFTTT

New e-commerce norms: Faced downtime but bounced back, says Amazon CFO

Besides Walmart, Amazon is set to face competition from the yet to be launched e-commerce business of Reliance Industries

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UCVlEt
via IFTTT

Trying to bring Shriram Group units under one unit, says Ajay Piramal

Piramal Enterprises has a 20% stake in unlisted Shriram Capital and 10% each in Shriram Transport and Shriram City Union

from Companies http://bit.ly/2W7CpiF
via IFTTT

IL&FS arm, ITNL International to sell 49% stake in its China road JV

The balance 51 percent is owned by local partner Chongqing Expressway Group

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vrqdxq
via IFTTT

Chinese brands corner two-thirds of India's smartphone market: Report

This year's January-March shipment numbers show the rising tide of Chinese brands has finally reached an unprecedented level in the smartphones market with no Indian player among the top five players

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vpLyrg
via IFTTT

Hotel Leelaventure gets shareholders' approval on resolution for asset sale

The shareholders also gave their nod to the sale of the company's hotel operations undertaking

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UVYEf7
via IFTTT

Jaypee Infra lenders reject NBCC bid, to vote on Suraksha offer: Reports

NBCC had submitted its revised bid on April 24 and offered to give lenders Rs 5,000 crore worth land parcels as against the earlier offer of land worth Rs 3,000 crore

from Companies http://bit.ly/2W6QAVr
via IFTTT

Mahindra Lifespace's Chennai industrial cluster eyes Rs 3,500 cr in phase-I

The company is looking at offering plug-and-play at the cluster, along with value-added services such as skill development options and testing to stay ahead of the competition

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vlA6gn
via IFTTT

GoAir's Bengaluru-NewDelhi flight diverted over technical glitch

The airline said flight G8-7001 was diverted to Nagpur after the pilot "suspected a technical glitch on the pressurisation system"

from Companies http://bit.ly/2V5hwIN
via IFTTT

No word from promoters, banks on salaries: Vinay Dube to Jet Airways staff

The now grounded airline has not paid March salaries to its over 20,000 employees

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UGCs3x
via IFTTT

Yes Bank reports loss of Rs 1,506 cr in Q4 as provisioning rises

Interest income increased to Rs 7,856.54 crore as compared to Rs 5,742.98 crore earlier

from Companies http://bit.ly/2PvDDSj
via IFTTT

Baring PE's plan to buy 30% stake in NIIT for Rs 2627-cr gets CCI approval

This includes about 14.4 million shares of NIIT and 4.3 million shares held by he families of NIIT founders

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UJa8xo
via IFTTT

Soon, businesses may have to generate GST e-invoice on govt portal

The proposed 'e-invoice' is part of the exercise to check GST evasion

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2V2GW9A
via IFTTT

India has only fallen further behind China during the first 5 years of Modi

Beijing has continued to outspend India on defense, implemented sweeping reforms in its military and diplomatic structures

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2GEvzL9
via IFTTT

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

New analysis predicts the dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend that will have grave implications for how we treat our digital heritage in the future.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XQbVmw

Uber's early investors are poised to reap $1.3 billion in IPO sale

The selling shareholders will still control about $36 billion worth of the San Francisco-based firm's stock after the offering

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2WhtX0F
via IFTTT

Hits and misses: Highlights of Xi Jinping's second Belt and Road Forum

China's efforts to rehabilitate the Belt and Road's image did have some success, drawing eight more heads of state to this year's conference

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DCgfhc
via IFTTT

Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed today as well

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline's spokesperson said

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2La7fX6
via IFTTT

FPIs stay bullish on India for third month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in April

Overseas investors had put in a net sum of Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February in the capital markets

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2vqGCCw
via IFTTT

India has only fallen further behind China during the first 5 years of Modi

Beijing has continued to outspend India on defense, implemented sweeping reforms in its military and diplomatic structures

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GEvzL9
via IFTTT

Biden's status as Democratic front runner shows #MeToo an ineffective tool

Weeks before Biden declared his official candidacy, various factions of the Democratic party alleged that he engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with women at previous campaign and fundraising events

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZER2MH
via IFTTT

Avengers: How Endgame exploits time travel and quantum mechanics

Many of the time-travel concepts in Endgame are connected, at least in name, to recent scientific theory, simulation and speculation

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2V0Xlvl
via IFTTT

ISIS claims 3 militants blew themselves during gun battle in Sri Lanka raid

The shootout occurred on Friday night as the security forces continued their hunt for members of the National Thowheeth Jamaath (NTJ)

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2L7q4tV
via IFTTT

IL&FS case: Govt likely to ban Deloitte for 5 yrs for alleged malpractice

This extreme action is being warranted after Deloitte's alleged misdemeanours and conduct in the IL&FS case.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DBVySO
via IFTTT

Kids' dental cavities not just bad genes, lifestyle also a factor: Report

Researchers followed 345 twins from 24 weeks' gestation through six years of age, when they all had dental checkups

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZGfCN6
via IFTTT

Indian H1B applicants more likely to receive requests for evidence: Report

An RFE can be for info on either beneficiary or petitioner, or both

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2GOOFiZ
via IFTTT

Ageism: A 'prevalent and insidious' health threat

"It affects not only individuals, but how we think about policies"

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2DN1BnN
via IFTTT

Scientists create speech from brain signals

The new system deciphers the brain's motor commands, guiding vocal movement during speech

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2W7PCYJ
via IFTTT

Apple cracks down on apps that fight iPhone addiction among children

Apple forced companies to remove features that allowed parents to control their children's devices or that blocked children's access to certain apps and adult content

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2IZvIvu
via IFTTT

IPL 2019 DC vs RCB Preview: Delhi eye playoff berth with a win at Kotla

Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals are at the third spot in the IPL 2019 Points Table while Virat Kohli's RCB is at the bottom of the table with 8 points in 11 matches

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ULr0DU
via IFTTT

Dhoni moves SC against Amrapali Group over cheating, seeks Rs 40 cr in dues

Dhoni has moved the Supreme Court seeking possession of a penthouse in an Amprapali project, and also to include his name in the list of creditors of the real estate company.

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UKGc3V
via IFTTT

Child rights body asks states to stop sale of Johnson's baby shampoo

Its sample was found to be of substandard quality in a lab test

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UZDTzg
via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg-backed medical marijuana company seeks Big Pharma funding

Bank of America Merrill Lynch estimates the European legal cannabis market could be worth around $60 billion a year by 2026

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2UYTtLx
via IFTTT

India asks citizens not to undertake non-essential travel to Sri Lanka

The MEA said Sri Lanka has beefed up security in the country but a nation-wide emergency including night time curfew has been in place which may affect travel within Sri Lanka

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2L8TZll
via IFTTT

Govt raises wheat import duty to 40% in order to support local farmers

Customs duty raised to 40% from 30% earlier, also relaxes quality norms for wheat procurement

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ZGrgYj
via IFTTT

Solar power developers may defer module imports; flat year ahead for firms

India added 6.5 Gw of solar power in the last financial year

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2ULxYZs
via IFTTT

Jaypee Infratech lenders to vote on Suraksha offer next week: Reports

The CoC decided not to consider NBCC's bid as it found the offer to be conditional and subject to approvals from various government departments

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2W90gPh
via IFTTT

RBI's new Rs 20 banknote to be released soon, check the features here

All banknotes in the denomination of Rs 20 issued by the RBI in earlier series will continue to be legal tender

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2voe3FJ
via IFTTT

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down for more than 5 hrs

Thousands of passengers had a harrowing time Saturday morning at airports across the world

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2VoFtdi
via IFTTT

Carlos Ghosn's trial to be delayed possibly until next year: Media reports

The 65-year-old tycoon, is preparing for his trial on four charges of financial misconduct

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2VvEAQ4
via IFTTT

Renault to propose joint holding company with Nissan: Nikkei report

The Financial Times newspaper reported that both Nissan and the Japanese government have refused to engage in merger talks with Renault

from Home Page http://bit.ly/2PwM1RC
via IFTTT

Kids' dental cavities not just bad genes, lifestyle also a factor: Report

Researchers followed 345 twins from 24 weeks' gestation through six years of age, when they all had dental checkups

from Health http://bit.ly/2ZGfCN6
via IFTTT

Ageism: A 'prevalent and insidious' health threat

"It affects not only individuals, but how we think about policies"

from Health http://bit.ly/2DN1BnN
via IFTTT

Scientists create speech from brain signals

The new system deciphers the brain's motor commands, guiding vocal movement during speech

from Health http://bit.ly/2W7PCYJ
via IFTTT

How India can achieve full immunisation coverage of its population

Achieving a high performing immunisation program is one of the biggest challenges in the public health-care systems of developing countries

from Health http://bit.ly/2GFCaoJ
via IFTTT

Samsung still has time to correct Galaxy Fold before it hit the shelves

The units given to international tech reviewers encountered display distortion and screen flickering issues, forcing the South Korean giant to postpone its launch

from Technology http://bit.ly/2W6l8qa
via IFTTT

Apple cracks down on apps that fight iPhone addiction among children

Apple forced companies to remove features that allowed parents to control their children's devices or that blocked children's access to certain apps and adult content

from Technology http://bit.ly/2IZvIvu
via IFTTT

Zebronics Zeb-Peace review: Impressive true wireless earphones in budget

With the price tag of Rs 4,000, Zeb-Peace offers a decent sound and exceeds expectation but not everything is perfect

from Technology http://bit.ly/2W8mWz7
via IFTTT

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

Top 10 biz headlines: Air India's global server down, US-India ties, & more

From 150 Air India flights delay to US firms moving base to India, Business Standard brings you top 10 business stories that made news on Saturday

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2PvG1sg
via IFTTT

Govt raises wheat import duty to 40% in order to support local farmers

Customs duty raised to 40% from 30% earlier, also relaxes quality norms for wheat procurement

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2ZGrgYj
via IFTTT

Solar power developers may defer module imports; flat year ahead for firms

India added 6.5 Gw of solar power in the last financial year

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2ULxYZs
via IFTTT

RBI's new Rs 20 banknote to be released soon, check the features here

All banknotes in the denomination of Rs 20 issued by the RBI in earlier series will continue to be legal tender

from Economy & Policy http://bit.ly/2voe3FJ
via IFTTT

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Dr Reddy's recalls anti-seizure drug in the US market

According to information posted on the US Food and Drug Administration(USFDA), the company initiated a voluntary recall of Divalproex 100-count and 500-count bottles, totaling 33,958 bottles on April

from Companies http://bit.ly/2vw9fhP
via IFTTT

Shift to digitisation and e-commerce will fuel growth: Mjunction CEO

Vinaya Varma tells that the company eyes 40 per cent CAGR topline growth through 2023, betting on India's e-commerce boom

from Companies http://bit.ly/2ZCqZ8Y
via IFTTT

Tata Starbucks posts 30% sales growth in FY19 on store additions

Tata Starbucks revenue for the 2018-19, is expected to be around Rs 450 crore

from Companies http://bit.ly/2GExCin
via IFTTT

IOC, BPCL, OIL may be at risk as govt seeks more shareholder returns: Fitch

Struggling to meet budget targets, the government had in the just concluded fiscal (2018-19) asked cash-rich PSUs to pay second interim dividend as well as undertake share buyback

from Companies http://bit.ly/2UXrOu9
via IFTTT

New fallout from 'the collision that changed the world'

When India slammed into Asia, the collision changed the configuration of the continents, the landscape, global climate and more. Now scientists have identified one more effect: the oxygen in the world's oceans increased, altering the conditions for life. They created an unprecedented nitrogen record destined to become one of the fundamental datasets for biogeochemical history of Earth.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZyJhYJ

Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage

Engineers have designed tiny robots that can help drug-delivery nanoparticles push their way out of the bloodstream and into a tumor or another disease site. The magnetic microrobots could help to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to delivering drugs with nanoparticles: getting them to exit blood vessels and accumulate in the right place.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pzm8Rq

33-year study shows increasing ocean winds and wave heights

Extreme ocean winds and wave heights are increasing around the globe, with the largest rise occurring in the Southern Ocean, University of Melbourne research shows.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkkaLl

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, suggest researchers

An international group of researchers has taken one of the first major steps in finding the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. New work using chaos theory to analyze brain signals shows the long-term effects. Researchers found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered brain connections that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwZsX6

A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down

When treated with peppermint oil, 63 percent of patients with disorders of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain reported feeling much or slightly better, report researchers. Eighty-three percent of patients with spastic disorders of the esophagus reported feeling better. Peppermint is an attractive first-line treatment because it has few side effects and can be taken as needed by patients.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PvLpM8

TET proteins regulate factors essential for normal antibody production

A report has shown that genetic deletion, or mutation, of TET2 and TET3 in mouse B cells damps down the generation of functional IgG antibodies, decreasing the effectiveness of immune responses.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8BoG7

A personality test for ads

People leave digital footprints online, and this information could helps marketers personalize ads based on individual personality types.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UDawxz

Biological machinery of cell's 'executioner' yields secrets of its control

Researchers by structural biologists have discovered how the cell switches on an executioner mechanism called necroptosis that induces damaged or infected cells to commit suicide to protect the body.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IKwk94

Common oral infections in childhood may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood

A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5NorO

Significant delays in West Nile virus reporting

Researchers found significant delays in reporting human cases of West Nile virus, hampering real-time forecasting of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VvoPZA

AI-generated profiles? Airbnb users prefer a human touch

With so much at stake, should Airbnb hosts rely on an algorithm to write their profiles for them? That depends, according to new research. If everyone uses algorithmically generated profiles, users trust them. However, if only some hosts choose to delegate writing responsibilities to artificial intelligence, they are likely to be distrusted.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V05aS4

How to combine 'leg day' with running

Scientists say they have the solution for a problem gym-goers have when they combine endurance and weight training.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vn9VEE

Association between high blood PCB levels and premature death

High levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood are associated with premature death. This is shown by a cross-disciplinary study, based on 1,000 randomly selected 70-year-olds.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5DA1d

Gestational diabetes in India and Sweden

Indian women are younger and leaner than Swedish women when they develop gestational diabetes, a new study shows. The researchers also found a gene that increases the risk of gestational diabetes in Swedish women, but which, on the contrary, turned out to have a protective effect in Indian women.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UWRU0A

Veterans suffer from 'culture shock' when returning to university

War veterans experience such extreme 'culture shock' at university, that they struggle to communicate their feelings and begin a destructive cycle of silence, according to a new study.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vosfic

Humanization of antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

A research group have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B. The team created ''humanized'' antibodies based on mouse antibodies.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GAeMc9

Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Exposure to violence does not change the ability to learn who is likely to do harm, but it does damage the ability to place trust in 'good people,' psychologists report.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PsN9pi

Creativity is not just for the young, study finds

If you believe that great scientists are most creative when they're young, you are missing part of the story. A new study of winners of the Nobel Prize in economics finds that there are two different life cycles of creativity, one that hits some people early in their career and another that more often strikes later in life.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkIaOk

Lung cancer under-recognized in people who have never smoked

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked is more common than most people think, and on the rise. Historically strong, and correct, messaging on smoking and lung cancer has inadvertently contributed to lung cancer receiving much less attention than breast, prostate and ovarian cancers. Increasing awareness could help lead to earlier diagnosis, reduce the blame culture around lung cancer and re-balance research funding.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pz35Xo

Impeding white blood cells in antiphospholipid syndrome reduced blood clots

A new study examined APS at the cellular level and found that two drugs reduced development of blood clots in mice affected with the condition.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IGFYcP

Key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers have identified what keeps some cancer cells dormant -- a finding which could uncover new approaches to preventing the spread of cancer.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vwo81W

Researchers verify new method of HIV transmission among injection drug users and effective prevention technique

New studies have found for the first time that HIV can be transmitted through the sharing of equipment used to prepare drugs before injection and that a simple intervention - heating the equipment with a cigarette lighter for 10 seconds - can destroy the HIV virus, preventing that transmission. The findings, used to inform a public health campaign called 'Cook Your Wash,' have helped reduce rates of HIV transmission in London, Ontario.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VteJZ6

Blood cancer's Achilles' heel opens door for new treatments

New findings about an aggressive form of leukemia could aid the development of novel drugs to treat the condition.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L4P5G8

Injections, exercise promote muscle regrowth after atrophy in mice

By injecting cells that support blood vessel growth into muscles depleted by inactivity, researchers say they are able to help restore muscle mass lost as a result of immobility.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UTPkbA

Dengue research in the Philippines evolving over time

Communicable diseases including dengue continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. Now, researchers have reviewed 60 years of published literature on dengue in the country to identify trends in previous studies and areas where more research is needed.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkkkCr

Scientists unlock new role for nervous system in regeneration

Biologists have developed a computational model of flatworm regeneration to answer an important question in regeneration research - what are the signals that determine the rebuilding of specific anatomical structures? The model confirms experiments showing how numerous factors determine body pattern formation, and the critical role nerve fibers play in determining polarity in regeneration. The model could help understand regeneration in mammals, birth defects, and bioengineering of organoids.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PB2mVC

Working to advance radiation therapy for children with cancer

Doctors use novel software to increase quality assurance in radiation therapy. This allows radiation oncologists to assess targeting and dosing of radiation in real time as treatment progresses.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VuCzU8

Pericytes may improve muscle recovery

Extended periods of limb immobilization -- whether from long-term bed rest, casting, spaceflight, or other circumstances -- can reduce skeletal muscle mass and strength to the extent that recovery is delayed or never achieved. The biological basis for this lack of recovery, however, remains unclear. An animal study provides the first evidence that pericytes (cells integral to blood vessel formation) are important for regulating muscle mass, particularly in the context of recovery following disuse atrophy.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LeRX34

Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress

Australian researchers have discovered a new molecular pathway in the brain that triggers more weight gain in times of stress.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PtV06c

How eating feeds into the body clock

A new study identifies insulin as a primary signal that helps communicate the timing of meals to the cellular clocks located across our body, commonly known as the body clock.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IUIKud

UMBC program to support diverse students in STEM successfully replicated at PSU, UNC

Five years ago, Pennsylvania State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched replications of UMBC's Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which over the last 30 years has earned national recognition for its strength in supporting diverse students in STEM. The positive results at PSU and UNC demonstrate that likely any institution committed to Meyerhoff principles can reproduce the program's results, and hopefully encourage other colleges and universities to partner with UMBC to launch similar initiatives.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PvdEuo

It's OK to indulge once in a while, study suggests: The body adapts to occasional short-term overeating

Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body adapts glucose and insulin processing when calorie intake increases.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5z6aI

Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence

New findings indicate that oral biomarkers may help health providers identify victims of domestic violence.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PtzFd7

Nanoparticles take a fantastic, magnetic voyage

A personality test for ads

People leave digital footprints online, and this information could helps marketers personalize ads based on individual personality types.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UDawxz

Chemists manipulate the quantum states of gold nanoclusters

Researchers have found a way to control the lifetime of the quantum states of gold nanoclusters by three orders of magnitude, which could lead to improvements in solar cell and photocatalysis technologies.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZyzxxD

Studies link earthquakes to fracking in the Central and Eastern US

Small earthquakes in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Texas can be linked to hydraulic fracturing wells in those regions, according to researchers.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UD0Inf

Hubble snaps a crowded cluster

This sparkling burst of stars is Messier 75. It is a globular cluster: a spherical collection of stars bound together by gravity. Clusters like this orbit around galaxies and typically reside in their outer and less-crowded areas, gathering to form dense communities in the galactic suburbs.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1uJSP

Flexible circuits for 3D printing

A research cooperation has developed a process suitable for 3D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits. The technique can enable new applications such as printable light-emitting diodes, solar cells or tools with integrated circuits, as the scientists report in the journal Scientific Reports. The researchers are demonstrating the potential of their process with a flexible capacitor, among other things.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GznHdS

Improving the lifetime of bioelectrodes for solar energy conversion

The use of proteins involved in the photosynthetic process enables the development of affordable and efficient devices for energy conversion. However, although proteins such as photosystem I are robust in nature, the use of isolated protein complexes incorporated in semi-artificial electrodes is associated with a considerably short long-term stability. Thus, technological application is still limited. Researchers showed that careful operation of the photosystem-based bioelectrode under the exclusion of oxygen is the key for achieving high stability.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0kCxq

Filling in the gaps of connected car data helps transportation planners

An engineer has created a method to fill in the gaps of available connected vehicle data, which will give transportation planners a more accurate picture of traffic in their cities. It is also a more cost-effective data gathering system than what is currently available.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pz3cSO

Surprising quantum effect in hard disk drive material

Scientists have further explored a new effect that enhances their ability to control the direction of electron spin in certain materials. Their discovery may lead to more powerful and energy-efficient materials for information storage.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vnEUlt

Creativity is not just for the young, study finds

New method proposed for studying hydrodynamic behavior of electrons in graphene

By studying how electrons in two-dimensional graphene can literally act like a liquid, researchers have paved the way for further research into a material that has the potential to enable future electronic computing devices that outpace silicon transistors.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XJC85V

BLOG

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019