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Joseph Nordqvist Sep 19, 2018 0

Audi unveiled its new high-end electric $76,000 all-wheel drive e-tron SUV. The e-tron, set to take on Tesla’s Model X, has a 95 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. According to Audi, the five-seater can do the benchmark 0-60 mph sprint…

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Compounds might prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitoes

Christian Nordqvist Sep 18, 2018 0

Scientists have identified compounds that could prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitoes. This would subsequently halt the spread of the disease, say researchers from Imperial College London. Preventing disease transmission…

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Busy people more likely to make healthier choices, study found

Christian Nordqvist Sep 18, 2018 0

People who perceive themselves as busy are more likely to make healthier choices, a new study has shown. Although we complain about being too busy in today's fast-moving world, it has some advantages. Individuals who perceive themselves as…

Technology / Media

Future 5G cellular network with advanced gallium nitride technology

Christian Nordqvist Sep 17, 2018 0

Future 5G cellular network technology will be based on advanced Gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Gallium nitride is a material we can use in the production of semiconductor power devices. We can also use GaN in the production of RF…

Artificial Intelligence

The robot age will take away but also create human jobs

Christian Nordqvist Sep 17, 2018 0

The robot age will take away millions of human jobs. However, it will also create millions of new jobs, says the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2018. In fact, it will create many more human jobs than it will eliminate. The…

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All-British radar satellite NovaSAR-1 to track illegal shipping activity

Christian Nordqvist Sep 16, 2018 0

NovaSAR-1, an all-British radar satellite, will track illegal shipping activity. It will also assume several other roles. The satellite can take pictures of Earth's surface in all kinds of weather. It can also take pictures when it is…

Cryptocurrencies

Good governance crucial for a reliable cryptocurrency, researchers say

David Jones Sep 16, 2018 0

Good governance is crucial if we want a reliable cryptocurrency, a team of researchers says. Clear guidelines with advice for stakeholders when software updates are beneficial would help maintain a reliable cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency…

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Safari and Firefox adding privacy features to thwart web tracking

Joseph Nordqvist Sep 15, 2018 0

Safari and Firefox web browsers are adding new privacy features to thwart web tracking. The decision comes amid heightened public concern over the information internet users share with companies while they browse the web. Apple’s…

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Pub food and drink plus grocery prices set to rise, UK

Christian Nordqvist Sep 15, 2018 0

Chips, beer, and other pub food and drinks will become more expensive in the UK this autumn. Grocery prices will also rise. According to Wetherspoon boss, Tim Martin, the rising prices are partly due to higher costs. J D Wetherspoon plc is…

Economics / Finance

High-yield farming uses less land and costs the environment less than thought

Edward Bishop Sep 15, 2018 0

High-yield farming uses less land than agriculture that appears to be eco-friendly. It may have lower environmental costs per unit of land than eco-friendly farming, researchers suggest. High-yield or intensive farming contrasts with…

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The US and China view digital trade differently

Christian Nordqvist Sep 14, 2018 0

The United States and China view digital trade differently; a team of researchers has found. In other words, they have contrasting approaches to e-commerce. If they acknowledge their different approaches to digital trade, policymakers might…

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Calorie counts on menus result in smaller orders in restaurants

Christian Nordqvist Sep 14, 2018 0

Calorie counts on restaurant menus have resulted in customers ordering fewer calories, a new study has found. Orders for calorie-rich entrees and heavyweight appetizers decline when calorie counts are present in restaurant menus.…

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Audi unveils electric all-wheel drive e-tron SUV

Compounds might prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitoes

Busy people more likely to make healthier choices, study found

Future 5G cellular network with advanced gallium nitride technology

The robot age will take away but also create human jobs

All-British radar satellite NovaSAR-1 to track illegal shipping activity

Good governance crucial for a reliable cryptocurrency, researchers say

Safari and Firefox adding privacy features to thwart web tracking

Pub food and drink plus grocery prices set to rise, UK

High-yield farming uses less land and costs the environment less than thought

The US and China view digital trade differently

Calorie counts on menus result in smaller orders in restaurants