Science X Newsletter Thursday, Sep 18
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Here is your customized Phys.org Newsletter for September 18, 2014:
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SPACESUITS OF THE FUTURE MAY RESEMBLE A STREAMLINED SECOND SKIN
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-spacesuits-future-resemble-skin.html#nwlt
ULTRAFAST SPIKES CARRY SUPRA-KILOHERTZ SIGNALS IN THE CEREBELLUM
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-ultrafast-spikes-supra-kilohertz-cerebellum.html#nwlt
A MORE EFFICIENT, LIGHTWEIGHT AND LOW-COST ORGANIC SOLAR CELL
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-efficient-lightweight-low-cost-solar-cell.html#nwlt
NUCLEAR SPINS CONTROL CURRENT IN PLASTIC LED: STEP TOWARD QUANTUM COMPUTING, SPINTRONIC MEMORY, BETTER DISPLAYS
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-nuclear-current-plastic-quantum-spintronic.html#nwlt
HUMAN SENSE OF FAIRNESS EVOLVED TO FAVOR LONG-TERM COOPERATION
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-human-fairness-evolved-favor-long-term.html#nwlt
STUDY SHOWS HOW EPIGENETIC MEMORY IS PASSED ACROSS GENERATIONS
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-epigenetic-memory.html#nwlt
WORLD POPULATION TO KEEP GROWING THIS CENTURY, HIT 11 BILLION BY 2100
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-world-population-century-billion.html#nwlt
'DIMMER SWITCH' FOR MOOD DISORDERS DISCOVERED
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-dimmer-mood-disorders.html#nwlt
PLANT ENGINEERED FOR MORE EFFICIENT PHOTOSYNTHESIS
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-efficient-photosynthesis.html#nwlt
PHYSICISTS PROVIDE NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE WORLD OF QUANTUM MATERIALS
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-physicists-insights-world-quantum-materials.html#nwlt
TEAM REPORTS RELIABLE, HIGHLY EFFICIENT METHOD FOR MAKING STEM CELLS
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-team-reliable-highly-efficient-method.html#nwlt
SCIENTISTS UNCOVER THE NEURAL BASIS OF CONFIDENCE IN THE RAT BRAIN
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-scientists-uncover-neural-basis-confidence.html#nwlt
STEM CELLS USE 'FIRST AID KITS' TO REPAIR DAMAGE
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-stem-cells-aid-kits.html#nwlt
PEUGEOT HYBRID COMPRESSED-AIR CAR SET FOR PARIS MOTOR SHOW
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-peugeot-hybrid-compressed-air-car-paris.html#nwlt
MONTREAL VR HEADSET TEAM TURNS TO CROWDFUNDING FOR TOTEM
http://phys.org/news/2014-09-montreal-vr-headset-team-crowdfunding.html#nwlt
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Latest News On TECHNOLOGY:
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SPACESUITS OF THE FUTURE MAY RESEMBLE A STREAMLINED SECOND SKIN
For future astronauts, the process of suiting up may go something like this: Instead of climbing into a conventional, bulky, gas-pressurized suit, an astronaut may don a lightweight, stretchy garment, lined with tiny, musclelike coils. She would then plug in to a spacecraft's power supply, triggering the coils to contract and essentially shrink-wrap the garment around her body.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-spacesuits-future-resemble-skin.html#nwlt
A MORE EFFICIENT, LIGHTWEIGHT AND LOW-COST ORGANIC SOLAR CELL
For decades, polymer scientists and synthetic chemists working to improve the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells were hampered by the inherent drawbacks of commonly used metal electrodes, including their instability and susceptibility to oxidation. Now for the first time, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a more efficient, easily processable and lightweight solar cell that can use virtually any metal for the electrode, effectively breaking the "electrode barrier."
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-efficient-lightweight-low-cost-solar-cell.html#nwlt
REVIEW: DEVICES, APPS ACT LIKE ONE UNDER IOS 8
The scores of new features in Apple's software update for mobile devices can be boiled down to one word: unity.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-devices-apps-ios.html#nwlt
THE OSCILLATOR THAT COULD MAKEOVER THE MECHANICAL WATCH
For the first time in 200 years the heart of the mechanical watch has been reinvented, thereby improving precision and autonomy while making the watch completely silent. EPFL researchers have developed an oscillator that turns continuously in one direction, eliminating one of the crucial mechanisms of traditional watches.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-oscillator-makeover-mechanical.html#nwlt
MIT GROUPS DEVELOP SMARTPHONE SYSTEM THAW THAT ALLOWS FOR DIRECT INTERACTION BETWEEN DEVICES
MIT researchers with the Tangible Media Group and the Fluid Interface Group have come up with a smartphone system called THAW that allows a smartphone user to seamlessly interact with other computer devices via their screen.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-mit-groups-smartphone-interaction-devices.html#nwlt
APPLE'S NEW ENCRYPTION TO LOCK OUT GOVERNMENT (UPDATE)
Apple is rolling out new privacy protections for iPhones and iPads, with a new system that makes it impossible for the company to unlock a device even with a warrant.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-apple-encryption.html#nwlt
PEUGEOT HYBRID COMPRESSED-AIR CAR SET FOR PARIS MOTOR SHOW
An 860-kilogram concept city car from Peugeot indicates impressive fuel economy. This latest concept "has its sights set on meeting the French government's goal of putting an affordable 2.0l/100km (141mpg) car into production by 2020," said Jordan Bishop in Auto Express. Peugeot will be showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L at next month's Paris Motor Show. In announcing the car, Peugeot said it was applying skills across the gamut of automotive applications to continuously lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. To lower fuel consumption to 2.0 l/100km, company engineers and project partners used technologies previously reserved for competition and luxury models. Peugeot is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L technology demonstrator at the Paris Motor Show. The show car is lighter than a standard 208 hatch—the concept is a mix of steel, aluminum and composites, according to HybridCars.com.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-peugeot-hybrid-compressed-air-car-paris.html#nwlt
MONTREAL VR HEADSET TEAM TURNS TO CROWDFUNDING FOR TOTEM
A challenger in the virtual reality headset marketplace has launched a crowdfunding campaign to get the project off the ground. The headset is called Totem. The company behind Totem is Montreal-based Vrvana. This is a headset with dual on-board cameras and hardware acceleration that delivers an immersive VR experience, said its CEO, Bertrand Nepveu. "It acts like your brain," he said. The Totem connects to any HDMI source (computer, console, Blu-ray, tablet, etc.) that plays Side-by-Side (SbS) 3D video or games. Rahul Sood, GM of Microsoft Ventures and founder of VoodooPC, said that as someone involved in multiple gaming companies and who currently works with startups as part of his day job, he was impressed. "I love the product and I love the fact that it can hook up to any HDMI port and just work."
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-montreal-vr-headset-team-crowdfunding.html#nwlt
APPLE IOS 8 SOFTWARE BUG AFFECTS HEALTH APPS
A bug in Apple's new iOS 8 software for mobile devices is prompting the company to withhold apps that use a highly touted feature for keeping track of fitness and health data.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-apple-ios-software-bug-affects.html#nwlt
UPGRADE TO IOS 8 NOW OR WAIT?
Apple's iOS 8 software update for iPhones and iPads is worth getting—but not necessarily right away.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-ios.html#nwlt
WITH IPO, ALIBABA LOOKS TO UNLOCK NEW MARKETS
Alibaba's record-setting stock offering due this week gives the Chinese online group a huge war chest that can help its global expansion.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-ipo-alibaba.html#nwlt
AMAZON UNVEILS NEW FIRE TABLETS AND KINDLE E-READERS
Amazon.com on Wednesday expanded its array of tablets and Kindle e-readers, capping its line-up with a new flagship Fire HDX model boasting 'stunning' display and Dolby Atmos sound.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-amazon-unveils-tablets-kindle-e-readers.html#nwlt
RUSSIA'S BIGGEST SOCIAL NETWORK VKONTAKTE GETS NEW CEO
Russia's biggest social network VKontakte appointed a new chief executive on Thursday after the removal of its maverick founder Pavel Durov earlier this year.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-russia-biggest-social-network-vkontakte.html#nwlt
ERICSSON TO STOP MAKING MODEMS, SHED HUNDREDS OF JOBS
Swedish telecom equipment company Ericsson said on Thursday that it would stop developing modems, a decision affecting almost 1,600 employees worldwide which is expected to lead to hundreds of job cuts.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-ericsson-modems-hundreds-jobs.html#nwlt
APPLE IPHONE LACKS 'KEY' LICENCE IN CHINA
Apple's iPhone 6 still lacks a key network access licence in China, state media confirmed Thursday on the eve of its global launch, breaking official silence on why sales of the smartphone will be delayed.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-apple-iphone-lacks-key-licence.html#nwlt
CONNECTED COMPUTING OFFERS A NEW LIFE FOR BLIND PEOPLE, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES TOO
There are many examples of individuals with different disabilities who excel and accomplish much in their lifetime, rendering physical or mental attributes meaningless – consider Stephen Hawking, Stevie Wonder and Helen Keller, among many others.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-life-people-job-opportunities.html#nwlt
WHO DRIVES ALIBABA'S TAOBAO TRAFFIC—BUYERS OR SELLERS?
As Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba prepares for what could be the biggest IPO in history, University of Michigan professor Puneet Manchanda dug into its Taobao website data to help solve a lingering chicken-and-egg question.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-alibaba-taobao-trafficbuyers-sellers.html#nwlt
NEW STUDIES FIND SIGNIFICANT DECLINES IN PRICE OF ROOFTOP AND UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR
The price of solar energy in the United States continues to fall substantially, according to the latest editions of two annual reports produced by the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-significant-declines-price-rooftop-utility-scale.html#nwlt
ENGINEERS STUDY BATS TO IMPROVE AVIATION TRAVEL
Air travelers today often experience delays as a result of numerous airplanes parked on the ground and in the air at any given moment.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-aviation.html#nwlt
TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING WITH APPS COULD EXPAND BUT ALSO EXPLOIT CHILDREN'S STORIES
The app market is estimated to generate US$77 billion (£47.2 billion) in revenue each year – and the segment of children's apps has grown particularly strongly. However, given that developing an app costs between $10,000-70,000 and each only sells for usually around a dollar, an app needs thousands of downloads to ensure a return on investment. Children's app producers find it hard to survive and are desperately searching for a sound business model.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-transmedia-storytelling-apps-exploit-children.html#nwlt
ALIBABA SYMBOL OF CHINA'S NEW TECH GIANTS
Alibaba Group's U.S. stock offering is a wakeup call about an emerging wave of technology giants in China's state-dominated economy.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-alibaba-china-tech-giants.html#nwlt
VIRTUAL BOYFRIENDS (CAT EARS OPTIONAL) AT TOKYO GAME SHOW
Are you disappointed by the man in your life? Tired of his stubbly chin and the way he lies around the house? Or would you just like a boyfriend with cat's ears?
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-virtual-boyfriends-cat-ears-optional.html#nwlt
NEWS CORP OPPOSES GOOGLE IN EU ANTITRUST CASE
The media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch is joining the fray in Google's protracted European antitrust case, saying the technology company unfairly distorts competition.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-news-corp-opposes-google-eu.html#nwlt
ESA INVESTIGATES AN ALTERNATIVE, ENVIRONMENTAL-FRIENDLY METHOD OF CORROSION RESISTANCE
Corrosion resistance and high strength put stainless steel high on the list of essential materials for satellite and rocket designers. Now ESA plans to investigate an alternative, environmental-friendly method of readying this important metal.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-esa-alternative-environmental-friendly-method-corrosion.html#nwlt
ONLINE PIRACY THRIVES IN INTERNET CLOUD: STUDY (UPDATE)
Online piracy of music, films and other content has moved to the Internet cloud, reaping big profits for digital thieves, according to a study released Thursday.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-online-piracy-internet-cloud.html#nwlt
ALIBABA'S PLAN: TODAY, CHINA. TOMORROW, THE WORLD.
Amazon and eBay should watch their backs. As Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba readies what could be the biggest initial public offering ever on the New York Stock Exchange, it is quietly hinting at plans to expand into the U.S. The company controls nearly 80 percent of all e-commerce in China, and founder and chairman Jack Ma has ambitions that go beyond the country's borders.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-alibaba-today-china-tomorrow-world.html#nwlt
HIT 'JUST DANCE' GAME GOES MOBILE SEPT. 25
Smartphone lovers will get to show off moves almost anywhere with the Sept. 25 release of a free "Just Dance Now" game tuned for mobile Internet lifestyles.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-game-mobile-sept.html#nwlt
DOWNLOAD WOES AND HEALTHKIT FLAW BITE IPHONE SOFTWARE
Apple's typically adoring fans were grousing on Thursday over having to dump pictures and other digital keepsakes from iPhones to make room for a big, new operating system.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-download-woes-healthkit-flaw-iphone.html#nwlt
SAMSUNG TO RELEASE NOTE 4 'PHABLET' ON OCTOBER 17
Samsung announced Thursday that its eagerly-anticipated Note 4 "phablet" will be released on October 17.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-samsung-phablet-october.html#nwlt
MICROSOFT AXES 2,100 AS JOB CUTS CONTINUE
Microsoft on Thursday said that it axed 2,100 jobs in a second round of cuts which were announced earlier this year.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-microsoft-axes-job.html#nwlt
LARRY ELLISON STEPS DOWN AS ORACLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Larry Ellison on Thursday stepped down as chief executive of Oracle, handing off the helm of the successful technology company he co-founded in 1977, the company announced.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-larry-ellison-oracle-chief.html#nwlt
RESEARCHERS DEVELOP UNIQUE WASTE CLEANUP FOR RURAL AREAS
Washington State University researchers have developed a unique method to use microbes buried in pond sediment to power waste cleanup in rural areas.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-unique-cleanup-rural-areas.html#nwlt
HOME DEPOT SAYS HACK AFFECTED 56 MILLION CARDS
Home Depot said Thursday the data breach of its systems affected as many as 56 million customer payment cards between April and September.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-home-depot-malware-affected-56m.html#nwlt
GOOGLE TO BOOST ANDROID ENCRYPTION, JOINING APPLE
Google said Thursday it would beef up encryption of its mobile operating system, so that it would not hold "keys" to devices even if it is served with a warrant.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-google-boost-android-encryption-apple.html#nwlt
'NBA 2K15' DRAFTS 3D FACE MAPPING FOR LATEST GAME
"NBA 2K15" is angling for a slam dunk with an innovative new feature that allows players to put their game faces on.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-nba-2k15-3d-latest-game.html#nwlt
FACEBOOK DRESSED DOWN OVER 'REAL NAMES' POLICY
Facebook says it temporarily restored hundreds of deleted profiles of self-described drag queens and others, but declined to change a policy requiring account holders to use their real names rather than drag names such as Lil Ms. Hot Mess and Sister Roma.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-facebook-real-policy.html#nwlt
GERMANY'S BAYER SAYS WILL FLOAT CHEMICALS DIVISION
German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer, maker of Aspirin painkiller, said on Thursday it intends to float its chemicals Material Science division to focus on its life sciences activities in human and animal health.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-germany-bayer-chemicals-division.html#nwlt
SWEEPING SECURITY LAW WOULD HAVE COMPUTER USERS SURRENDER PRIVACY
Parliament is about to consider a range of changes to Australia's security laws introduced by the Abbott government during its last sitting. The most controversial measures in the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Cth) include stronger anti-whistleblower provisions and a "special intelligence operations" regime that would grant ASIO officers immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-law-users-surrender-privacy.html#nwlt
STUDENTS TRUST TECHNOLOGY, BUT HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT PRIVACY AND ROBOTICS, POLL SHOWS
Purdue University students are optimistic about how technology will improve their lives but have concerns about privacy and the role of specific technologies, according to a poll.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-students-technology-privacy-robotics-poll.html#nwlt
APPS FOR ELECTRIC CARS
Siemens is equipping electric cars with completely redesigned information and communications technology (ICT). Basically, the idea is to control a variety of vehicle functions on a uniform, centralized computer platform instead of providing every system with its own hardware and software as today. The aim is to simplify the complicated interplay of the many assistance, safety, and infotainment systems. In addition, separating the software from the technology on which it runs facilitates retrofitting new features. In the same way that apps use smartphones' existing technology, such as GPS or cameras for their own purposes, integrated standard components such as proximity sensors, control units, and display elements could be used for new functions in automobiles. The all-new ICT concept was developed by Siemens' global Corporate Technology (CT) department and its partners in the government-funded RACE project.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-apps-electric-cars.html#nwlt
43 ACCUSED OF RUNNING CYBERSEX RING IN PHILIPPINES
Philippine authorities arrested 43 suspected members of a syndicate that runs a lucrative online cybersex operation catering to clients worldwide, officials said Thursday.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-philippine-agents-cybersex-raids.html#nwlt
SANDIA PIONEERS SOFTWARE FOR SMART AND SUSTAINABLE INSTITUTIONS
Sandia National Laboratories' Institutional Transformation (IX) model helps the federal laboratory reduce its energy consumption and could help other large institutions do the same.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-sandia-software-smart-sustainable.html#nwlt
REVIEW: AMBITIOUS 'DESTINY' LACKS IMAGINATION
Midway through "Destiny," the new science fiction epic from "Halo" creators Bungie, a smug prince is musing on the hero's desire to visit a mysterious site on Mars.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-ambitious-destiny-lacks.html#nwlt
INDIE GAME DEVELOPERS SPROUTING AT TOKYO GAME SHOW
Nestled among the industry giants at the Tokyo Game Show Thursday are a growing number of small and independent games developers from Asia and Europe, all hoping they are sitting on the next Minecraft.
Full story at http://phys.org/news/2014-09-indie-game-tokyo.html#nwlt
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