Science
Neutrino detection gets to the core of the Sun
NEWS AND VIEWS 25 November 2020 The first detection of neutrinos produced by the Sun’s secondary solar-fusion cycle paves the way for a detailed understanding…
Will the reclassification of multiple myeloma change how people are treated?
OUTLOOK 25 November 2020 The disease is now recognized as several distinct cancers. Some researchers think that this will lead to more tailored treatments. Benjamin…
Effect of odor on helpfulness in rats
Despite their reputation, rats are surprisingly sociable and actually regularly help each other out with tasks. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen, Bern and St…
Offshore submarine freshwater discovery raises hopes for islands worldwide
Twice as much freshwater is stored offshore of Hawai’i Island than was previously thought, according to a University of Hawai’i study with important implications for…
Neutrinos yield first experimental evidence of catalyzed fusion dominant in many stars
An international team of about 100 scientists of the Borexino Collaboration, including particle physicist Andrea Pocar at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, report in Nature…
Scientists discover a motif that guides assembly of the algal pyrenoid
The next time you visit a lake or the seashore, take a deep breath. As you exhale, take a moment to be thankful for the…
Plants: Scientists solve the mystery behind an enigmatic organelle, the pyrenoid
Carbon is one of the main building blocks for life on Earth. It’s abundant in our planet’s atmosphere, where it’s found in the form of…
German science on the world stage: visualized
NATURE INDEX 25 November 2020 Infographics reveal the nation’s strengths. European science powerhouse For high-quality research output in Europe, which in the Nature Index includes…
Gadget
Get as much as £155 off these awesome Sabrent NVMe drives
(Pocket-lint) – NVMe drives are incredibly fast storage drives and allow you to upgrade your PC and get better transfer speeds, faster boot times and…
Bosch cordless garden gear is up to 40 percent off at Amazon UK
(Pocket-lint) – It’s not really the season for it, but there are excellent deals on top-notch cordless Bosch garden gear at Amazon UK currently. Savings…
Amazon’s Black Friday lightning deals bring rare discounts to ghd hair straighteners
(Pocket-lint) – In the world of hair straighteners (and it’s a competitive one), there’s one name that often gets spoken in hushed tones by those…
Best AO.com deals for Black Friday 2020
(Pocket-lint) – AO.com is one of Britain’s biggest electrical retailers and always sells stacks of TVs, appliances, consoles, laptops and much more across Black Friday. Additionally,…
Save big and shave big this Black Friday with Panasonic’s discounted electric razors
(Pocket-lint) – Much of the Black Friday hoopla may be reserved for eye-popping TVs, flagship smartphones and the like, but we all know the true…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date, rumours, features and news
(Pocket-lint) – Samsung only revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 alongside the Note 20 during an event in August 2020, followed by full details at…
Xiaomi expected to announce the Mi 11 at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit in December
(Pocket-lint) – Xiaomi is expected to provide some details about its 2021 flagship smartphone within the week, with an appearance at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit.…
Pick up this tremendous Braun Series 7 shaver from Amazon UK – today only!
(Pocket-lint) – If you’re after an electric razor this Black Friday then you’ve come to the right place – this Braun Series 7 is reduced…
Cars
Toyota Yaris GR review: Pint-sized powerhouse
(Pocket-lint) – Isn’t a Toyota Yaris something your nan would drive? Not in this hot hatch form, we suspect. For the Yaris GR is a…
Mini Vision Urbanaut is a space-age driving lounge concept for urban mobility
(Pocket-lint) – Concept cars come in many guises, from close to production final, all the way through to what’s pretty much an abstract fantasy. The…
You can now pre-order Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 e-bike, starts at $3,399
(Pocket-lint) – Last month, Harley-Davidson unveiled its first ebike, the Serial 1. At the time, the company didn’t provide too many details. Now, however, it’s…
Nissan teases 2021 Qashqai with e-Power hybrid system
(Pocket-lint) – The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular SUVs on the road, the choice of many suburban families – and it’s been…
Android Auto explored: Tips, tricks and everything you need to know
(Pocket-lint) – Android Auto has been around for a number of years. Announced in 2014, Android Auto first made its appearance in third-party head units,…
BMW unveils its flagship electric SUV, the BMW iX
(Pocket-lint) – BMW has unveiled its new flagship car, the anticipated BMW iNEXT, which gets the new BMW iX street name. This is a large…
Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition review: A whole new identity
(Pocket-lint) – Volkswagen has a lot riding on its first standalone all-electric car. After ‘dieselgate’, the brand has held onto some of that reputational tarnish.…
Hyundai Kona Electric gets a design refresh, but retains its impressive range
(Pocket-lint) – The Hyundai Kona is one of the best electric cars on the road. The reason for that is simple: it offers great range…
BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 is an electric scooter concept in near-final form
(Pocket-lint) – BMW has been showcasing the future through its #NEXTGen 2020 event and one of the concepts being shown off is an electric scooter.…
Audi functions on demand will let you remotely update your car’s tech features
(Pocket-lint) – Audi is opening up more options for car owners, leveraging the myAudi app to let drivers access new features for their car. But…
Virgin Hyperloop hits 107mph in first successful passenger test ride
(Pocket-lint) – Virgin Hyperloop has announced it successfully tested human travel in a hyperloop pod for the first time. On Sunday, the company completed a…
Technology
T-Mobile’s OnePlus 8T gets Always-On Display with the latest update
OnePlus introduced the Always-On Display feature with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11, which comes pre-installed on the OnePlus 8T. T-Mobile’s 8T (aka 8T+ 5G) was an…
Bitcoin Price Drops More Than $1,000 In Asian Trade
HONG KONG/ TOKYO: Bitcoin hiccoughed in Asian trading on Thursday to at one point stand more than 6% down on the day after failing to…
Google Hangouts Does Not Support Group Video Chats Anymore; Users Asked to Move to Meet
Hangouts is Google’s cross-platform messaging app that replaced Google Talk few years back and is also used for video calls by some users. As Google…
Amazon Web Services Outage Affects a Large Chunk of the Internet; Hours Away From Full Recovery
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s internet infrastructure service has been experiencing a multi-hour outage that is affecting a large portion of the internet. Amazon…
Gaming
Steam Autumn Sale: FIFA 21, Death Stranding, Marvel’s Avengers, and More
Steam Black Friday sale — officially known as Steam Autumn Sale — is now live. The biggest storefront for PC games includes big discounts on…
Samsung Odyssey G9, Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India
Samsung Odyssey G9 and Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitors have made their way to the Indian market. Samsung Odyssey G9 is a 49-inch gaming…
Google Stadia Pro to Get Six New Games Including Hitman 2, 400 New Games Are Part of the Stadia Roadmap
Google Stadia is adding six new games to its growing collection on December 1 as part of Stadia Pro. The development was shared on the…
Xbox App May Come to Smart TVs in the Next 12 Months: Phil Spencer
Xbox app may come to smart TVs in 2021, head of Xbox Phil Spencer shared during an interview with The Verge. Microsoft is working on…