Science
Supply ship named for John Glenn arrives at space station
- April 23, 2017
The unmanned commercial spacecraft, on its seventh contracted resupply mission for NASA, was grappled by a robotic arm operated by astronauts inside the space station at 6:05 a.m. The S.S. John Glenn, meanwhile, will remain at the orbiting outpost until July, when it is let go to burn up in the atmosphere. Glenn is also remembered for his fearless and selfless service with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War, as well as his time as a USA senator from Ohio. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The unmanned commercial spacecraft, on its seventh contracted resupply mission for NASA, was grappled by a robotic arm operated by astronauts inside the space station at 6:05 a.m. The S.S. John Glenn, meanwhile, will remain at the orbiting outpost until July, when it is let go to burn up in the atmosphere. Glenn is also remembered for his fearless and selfless service with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War, as well as his time as a USA senator from Ohio. (more...)
Trump calls 100-day benchmark 'ridiculous'
- April 23, 2017
In it, he promised 18 steps within 100 days to overhaul the government, protect workers and improve national security, and 10 legislative initiatives. Since then, the first 100 days has been the test of a new president's productivity, though none have come close to matching FDR. He was talking about his efforts to revive his health care plan, a different tone than the one he had during his campaign. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
In it, he promised 18 steps within 100 days to overhaul the government, protect workers and improve national security, and 10 legislative initiatives. Since then, the first 100 days has been the test of a new president's productivity, though none have come close to matching FDR. He was talking about his efforts to revive his health care plan, a different tone than the one he had during his campaign. (more...)
Google marks Earth Day with its Doodle
- April 23, 2017
Remember that you can do something to protect the environment every day of the year, not just on Earth Day. Look for latest news from India in NewsGram . To commemorate the special day, Google doodle reminded us the importance of conservation, use of renewable energy and going green. "Eat less meat, opt for carpooling and unplug unused electronic devices - do your bit and make a huge difference to saving Earth", suggested Google's Earth Day doodle. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Remember that you can do something to protect the environment every day of the year, not just on Earth Day. Look for latest news from India in NewsGram . To commemorate the special day, Google doodle reminded us the importance of conservation, use of renewable energy and going green. "Eat less meat, opt for carpooling and unplug unused electronic devices - do your bit and make a huge difference to saving Earth", suggested Google's Earth Day doodle. (more...)
March for Science events to take place around the globe
- April 23, 2017
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kathryn Oakes Hall pinned a sign to the back of her T-shirt as she made her way to the march in Santa Fe: "Nine months pregnant, so mad I'm here". The event's website describes itself as "the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies and governments". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kathryn Oakes Hall pinned a sign to the back of her T-shirt as she made her way to the march in Santa Fe: "Nine months pregnant, so mad I'm here". The event's website describes itself as "the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies and governments". (more...)
With Galaxy S8, Samsung has finally admitted defeat - and this is why
- April 23, 2017
The Galaxy S8 is due to be released in Australia on April 28 for $1199 and $1349 for the larger "plus" version. Bixby, which can be activated via the side button, can also activate Bixby Home, a new app that feels like Google Now and includes information like email notifications, events, step tracker, and weather status. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The Galaxy S8 is due to be released in Australia on April 28 for $1199 and $1349 for the larger "plus" version. Bixby, which can be activated via the side button, can also activate Bixby Home, a new app that feels like Google Now and includes information like email notifications, events, step tracker, and weather status. (more...)
Samsung sees 48% rise in Q1-17 earnings at $8.8 bn
- April 23, 2017
Problems began past year with widespread reports of exploding Galaxy Note 7 handsets. The independent counsel who twice sought to arrest Lee during his 90-day investigation into the corruption scandal that led to impeachment of Park Geun-hye also appeared in court on Friday. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Problems began past year with widespread reports of exploding Galaxy Note 7 handsets. The independent counsel who twice sought to arrest Lee during his 90-day investigation into the corruption scandal that led to impeachment of Park Geun-hye also appeared in court on Friday. (more...)
Samsung sees strong demand for Galaxy S8 despite Note7 fiasco
- April 23, 2017
Mobile business chief Koh Dong-jin said the S8, which begin sales in South Korea, the United States and Canada on April 21. Samsung-centric outlet SamMobile reports that Samsung has a Galaxy S8 Active in tow and it will likely release the rugged smartphone as an AT&T exclusive. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Mobile business chief Koh Dong-jin said the S8, which begin sales in South Korea, the United States and Canada on April 21. Samsung-centric outlet SamMobile reports that Samsung has a Galaxy S8 Active in tow and it will likely release the rugged smartphone as an AT&T exclusive. (more...)
French police say Champs-Elysees shooting suspect was known terror suspect
- April 23, 2017
The killing of a policeman in Champs Elysees shopping venue in central Paris claimed by ISIS rocked France's presidential race Friday as the authorities said security forces were fully mobilized to thwart any possible attack. French police are in the process of searching Cheurfi's home and have detained three family members for questioning, which has become routine in such investigations. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The killing of a policeman in Champs Elysees shopping venue in central Paris claimed by ISIS rocked France's presidential race Friday as the authorities said security forces were fully mobilized to thwart any possible attack. French police are in the process of searching Cheurfi's home and have detained three family members for questioning, which has become routine in such investigations. (more...)
NASA Space Station Cargo Launches aboard Orbital ATK Resupply Mission
- April 23, 2017
An Atlas rocket provided the late morning lift to orbit, just as it did for Glenn 55 years ago. Atop the rocket was an Orbital ATK Cygnus capsule loaded with more than 7,600 pounds (3,450kg) of food, supplies and experiments for the station, a $100 billion research lab flying about 250 miles (400km) above Earth. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
An Atlas rocket provided the late morning lift to orbit, just as it did for Glenn 55 years ago. Atop the rocket was an Orbital ATK Cygnus capsule loaded with more than 7,600 pounds (3,450kg) of food, supplies and experiments for the station, a $100 billion research lab flying about 250 miles (400km) above Earth. (more...)
President Trump's Budget Chief Says Spending Bill Must Have Border Wall Funding
- April 23, 2017
Democrats have flatly ruled out any money for a wall, setting the stage for an impasse. "Clearly, we're not going to build a wall in an afternoon". What Trump's latest scheme indicates is that he doesn't have the Republican votes needed to pay for the wall, so he is holding your health care hostage unless you pay for the wall. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Democrats have flatly ruled out any money for a wall, setting the stage for an impasse. "Clearly, we're not going to build a wall in an afternoon". What Trump's latest scheme indicates is that he doesn't have the Republican votes needed to pay for the wall, so he is holding your health care hostage unless you pay for the wall. (more...)
President Trump To Announce Tax Cuts
- April 23, 2017
Trump said . The latter wants to finance tax cuts by imposing tax on imports. "Conservatives are eager to do tax reform, but they're also eager to address the massive debt and deficit", a top aide to one key GOP senator told CBS News. "We're going to determine if they're needed in the tax code, or if they're unnecessary". "Ironically, if those regulations were eliminated, which we all expect that they will be.that would encourage inversions, which is arguably contrary to President ... (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Trump said . The latter wants to finance tax cuts by imposing tax on imports. "Conservatives are eager to do tax reform, but they're also eager to address the massive debt and deficit", a top aide to one key GOP senator told CBS News. "We're going to determine if they're needed in the tax code, or if they're unnecessary". "Ironically, if those regulations were eliminated, which we all expect that they will be.that would encourage inversions, which is arguably contrary to President ... (more...)
Deadpool 2 will hit theaters in June 2018
- April 23, 2017
Deadpool 2-which recently found its Cable, in the form of go-to superhero heavy Josh Brolin-will arrive in the heart of summer, on June 1, where Fox is presumably hoping it'll have the same seismic impact as its unexpectedly successful forbearer. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Deadpool 2-which recently found its Cable, in the form of go-to superhero heavy Josh Brolin-will arrive in the heart of summer, on June 1, where Fox is presumably hoping it'll have the same seismic impact as its unexpectedly successful forbearer. (more...)
FTC Warns Users Of Malware Scams for Nintendo Switch Emulators
- April 23, 2017
GameStop is offering a big, new and expensive bundle of the gaming console that has a lot more to play. All in all, it's plain to see that Nintendo is on a great track right now. But while there exists an emulator to run the new Legend of Zelda game on PCs, it's not the case for the console itself. The Citigroup analysts didn't predict how much the smaller Switch could cost. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
GameStop is offering a big, new and expensive bundle of the gaming console that has a lot more to play. All in all, it's plain to see that Nintendo is on a great track right now. But while there exists an emulator to run the new Legend of Zelda game on PCs, it's not the case for the console itself. The Citigroup analysts didn't predict how much the smaller Switch could cost. (more...)
Last adventure ahead for NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn
- April 23, 2017
In five months, pictures like this will be no more. To make its measurements, Cassini was programmed to fly very close to the moon, and straight through a plume of gas and ice grains erupting from cracks on the surface. Countless space enthusiasts will feel a Saturn-shaped void in their hearts when these regular postcards suddenly stop. Two years ago, Carolyn Porco, the longtime leader of Cassini's imaging team , teared up during an on-camera interview about the mission, an example of ... (more...)
- April 23, 2017
In five months, pictures like this will be no more. To make its measurements, Cassini was programmed to fly very close to the moon, and straight through a plume of gas and ice grains erupting from cracks on the surface. Countless space enthusiasts will feel a Saturn-shaped void in their hearts when these regular postcards suddenly stop. Two years ago, Carolyn Porco, the longtime leader of Cassini's imaging team , teared up during an on-camera interview about the mission, an example of ... (more...)
Treasury's Mnuchin: Trump to order reviews of financial rules
- April 23, 2017
Trump also characterized the tax cut as, "bigger I believe than any tax cut ever". Mr. Trump offered his tax tease in an interview and again during remarks at the Treasury Department on Friday afternoon as he raced to stack up legislative accomplishments before his 100th day in office at the end of next week. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Trump also characterized the tax cut as, "bigger I believe than any tax cut ever". Mr. Trump offered his tax tease in an interview and again during remarks at the Treasury Department on Friday afternoon as he raced to stack up legislative accomplishments before his 100th day in office at the end of next week. (more...)
These Alien: Covenant Photos Reveal Brand New Horrors
- April 23, 2017
If the planet below is the one in the movie, those pods have really changed it. I actually saw this thing in action during the 15 minutes of the film that screened at SXSW last month and it made a strong (and gory) impression. "John Logan [who wrote " Alien: Covenant"] is doing it". The crew of the colony ship Covenant , bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, unsafe world. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
If the planet below is the one in the movie, those pods have really changed it. I actually saw this thing in action during the 15 minutes of the film that screened at SXSW last month and it made a strong (and gory) impression. "John Logan [who wrote " Alien: Covenant"] is doing it". The crew of the colony ship Covenant , bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, unsafe world. (more...)
Tough Galaxy S8 Active Reportedly in the Works
- April 23, 2017
That said, most folks disclosed that they would be happy if the device came with all the Note 7 features that they had fell in love with but sadly, as we all know, that was pretty short-lived. After Samsung previously made it clear that the reason a rear dual-camera setup route was not pursued for its Galaxy S8 , a photo of an alleged prototype has made rounds online today, showing how this year's flagship would've looked had Samsung chose to keep it in. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
That said, most folks disclosed that they would be happy if the device came with all the Note 7 features that they had fell in love with but sadly, as we all know, that was pretty short-lived. After Samsung previously made it clear that the reason a rear dual-camera setup route was not pursued for its Galaxy S8 , a photo of an alleged prototype has made rounds online today, showing how this year's flagship would've looked had Samsung chose to keep it in. (more...)
Galaxy S8 Fingerprint vs Face Recognition vs Iris Scanner: What's Best?
- April 23, 2017
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday the controversial red-tinted display on some of its brand-new Galaxy S8 smartphone can not be considered a defect, while some critics are predicting the issue may hurt the company's image like last year's battery scandal. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday the controversial red-tinted display on some of its brand-new Galaxy S8 smartphone can not be considered a defect, while some critics are predicting the issue may hurt the company's image like last year's battery scandal. (more...)
Turkey's election board votes against annulling referendum to expand presidential powers
- April 23, 2017
The opposition on Friday appealed to the Council of State - the nation's highest administrative court - seeking to overturn the electoral board's controversial decision validating unstamped ballot papers. "Every time we spoke to one another, I have become more hopeful", he said. Following this decision, the CHP said it would not recognize the result of the plebiscite and would " explore every opportunity " to overrun it, mentioning in particular that it could file a complaint to the Turkish ... (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The opposition on Friday appealed to the Council of State - the nation's highest administrative court - seeking to overturn the electoral board's controversial decision validating unstamped ballot papers. "Every time we spoke to one another, I have become more hopeful", he said. Following this decision, the CHP said it would not recognize the result of the plebiscite and would " explore every opportunity " to overrun it, mentioning in particular that it could file a complaint to the Turkish ... (more...)
Republicans float new ObamaCare replacement plan
- April 22, 2017
States could still apply for waivers to ignore those rules, however. It is freaky watching House Republicans persuade themselves that the problem they face on health care is cutting a deal between the Freedom Caucus and the Tuesday Group rather than crafting legislation that people actually like, and that will actually make some part of the health care system noticeably better. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
States could still apply for waivers to ignore those rules, however. It is freaky watching House Republicans persuade themselves that the problem they face on health care is cutting a deal between the Freedom Caucus and the Tuesday Group rather than crafting legislation that people actually like, and that will actually make some part of the health care system noticeably better. (more...)
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