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Saturday, 11 May 2019
Friday, 10 May 2019
Genetic testing has a data problem. New software can help
Computer scientists help find a way out of a genetic data maze
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298521&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is an NSF Discoveries item.
Uber Stock Slides in Disappointing Trading Debut That Followed Muted I.P.O.
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HcOtu8
How Fish May See Color in the Deep Ocean’s Darkness
By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2WzobaB
Innovative UNODC evaluation leads to increased accountability when countering drugs, crime and terrorism
10 May 2019 - The Independent Evaluation Section, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has carried out its first-ever strategic evaluation of a regional coordination mechanism for security governance, creating a best practice for future strategic interventions while meeting the demands of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Published May 11, 2019 at 02:45AM
Read more at unodc.org
Sex Toy Award Is Restored by Trade Show After an Outcry Over Sexism
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LAxw10
The Week in Tech: Facebook and Google Reshape the Narrative on Privacy
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Yj6ZGL
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Two From China Are Charged in 2014 Anthem Data Breach
By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LIBuV4
Tech Trade Show Restores Award to Sex Toy After Outcry
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2JpQdlg
Uber Prices I.P.O. at $45 a Share, Valuing It at $82.4 Billion
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WAUtSD
Uber Prices I.P.O. at $45 a Share, Valuing It at $82.4 Billion
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2V8rwvX
Jeff Bezos’ Shot at the Moon? Blue Origin to Announce Vision for Space
By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JupdB0
Instagram Is Trying to Curb Bullying. First, It Needs to Define Bullying.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LttbMS
Seeking Life in Antarctica? Look for the Penguins’ Outhouse
By KAREN WEINTRAUB from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2YnncuR
FOX NEWS: National forecast for Thursday, May 9
National forecast for Thursday, May 9
Janice Dean has your FoxCast and celebrates her birthday.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2DX2ius
They Got Rich Off Uber and Lyft. Then They Moved to Low-Tax States.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WGaE0Q
United Nations, IPU reinforce cooperation to fight terrorism
9 May 2019 - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Inter-Parliamentary Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cement their cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
Published May 09, 2019 at 08:22PM
Read more at unodc.org
Wednesday, 8 May 2019
Amazon Flunks Children’s Privacy, Advocacy Groups Charge
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HbKPkh
Low-cost intervention boosts undergraduate interest in computer science
Research looks at variables related to participation in computer science
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298505&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is an NSF Discoveries item.
Pompeo Attacks China and Warns Britain Over Huawei Security Risks
By STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Vrofgf
When a Tree Falls in St. Louis, Will the Power Go Out?
New data inform best practices for managing healthy green spaces and avoiding power outages
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298503&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is an NSF Discoveries item.
Study demonstrates strong potential of seagrass to curb erosion
For the first time, experiments and models show just how big a seagrass bed must be to dampen waves
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298504&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is an NSF Discoveries item.
Uber Said to Plan to Price I.P.O. at Midpoint of Range
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WAqk5W
In This Doctor’s Office, a Physical Exam Like No Other
By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JrSuw4
Dinosaurs With Bat Wings Were More Than Legend
By LUCAS JOEL from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2Jq2Ble
FOX NEWS: Multi-day severe storm and heavy rain threat continues across Southern Plains
Multi-day severe storm and heavy rain threat continues across Southern Plains
via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WvolzS
Drivers Start Strikes Ahead of Uber’s Blockbuster I.P.O.
By KATE CONGER and VICKY XIUZHONG XU from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VUWSKP
Google Pixel 3A Review: The $400 Smartphone You’ve Been Waiting For
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2V5AiL7
For a Split Second, a (Simulated) Particle Went Backward in Time
By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JmG2hn
Capturing What’s Online in China Before It Vanishes
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2YeyBwI
3 Muslim Workers at Amazon File Federal Discrimination Complaint
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VnED13
FOX NEWS: National forecast for Wednesday, May 8
National forecast for Wednesday, May 8
Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2LxhPHJ
Drivers Start Strikes Ahead of Uber’s Blockbuster I.P.O.
By KATE CONGER and VICKY XIUZHONG XU from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2PUUn5D
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
FOX NEWS: Houston rain, floodwaters prompt rescues as hundreds left stranded
Houston rain, floodwaters prompt rescues as hundreds left stranded
Rainstorms and rising floodwaters in the Houston area have left hundreds of residents stranded and prompted firefighters and other emergency responders to conduct rescues in waist-high water Tuesday, according to reports.
via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PXPARe
Google Says It Has Found Religion on Privacy
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/30cAcFk
Google Says It Has Found Religion on Privacy
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/30cAcFk
Lyft’s First Results After I.P.O. Show $1.14 Billion Quarterly Loss
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VpkyHJ
Dataset Bridges Human Vision and Machine Learning
BOLD5000 will enable neuroscientists to better learn how we see and how machines might one day see as we do
More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298499&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1
This is an NSF Discoveries item.
Google Pixel 3A Review: The $400 Smartphone You’ve Been Waiting For
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Yiomrv
FOX NEWS: Severe weather threat continues across the Plains
Severe weather threat continues across the Plains
via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JuuTv3
To Crickets, Your Basement Is a Cafeteria
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2J5J0Y8
FOX NEWS: National forecast for Tuesday, May 7
National forecast for Tuesday, May 7
Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2J3WeER
Monday, 6 May 2019
Ancient Rock Art in the Plains of India
By JAMES GORMAN and ATUL LOKE from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2vJE6HE
Bengal Tigers May Not Survive Climate Change
By KAI SCHULTZ and HARI KUMAR from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2PLkmfO