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An approach to fabricate stable perovskite quantum dot solar cells with high power conversion efficiencies
2020-02-17 14:32:47
Past research studies have highlighted the potential of perovskite materials for the development of several technological tools, including photovoltaics (PVs) and optoelectronics. Solution-processed organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite materials have been found to be particularly promising, especially those with a common ABX formulation, where A is an organic cation, B is lead (Pb) or tin (Sn) and X is a halide.
Study suggests the manosphere is becoming more toxic
2020-02-17 14:32:47
A team of researchers from EPFL, Binghamton University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University College London, Boston University and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics has found evidence showing that the "manosphere" is becoming more misogynistic and toxic. They have written a paper describing their findings and have uploaded it to the arXiv preprint server.
Amazon flies Pan-African flag as signal of support, commitment to improve diversity
2020-02-17 14:15:11
An enormous red, black and green Pan-African flag billowed in the breezeway between two Amazon Seattle headquarters buildings Thursday, a signal, company leaders said, of the commerce giant's recognition of diversity and commitment to improvement.
Federal judge rips Bay Area delivery firm DoorDash: 'This hypocrisy will not be blessed'
2020-02-17 14:15:10
A Bay Area federal judge has mocked and slammed gig-economy meal-delivery firm DoorDash, after thousands of its workers joined together to weaponize a controversial labor-control tactic used by the company and many Silicon Valley technology businesses.
Automakers in China gradually reopen after virus shutdown
2020-02-17 13:03:35
Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus controls as they try to reverse a sales slump in their biggest market.
China's Hubei province sees surge in coronavirus deaths on switch to new methodology
2020-02-17 12:29:00
The death toll in China's Hubei province from a coronavirus outbreak leapt ...
Here’s what coronavirus does to the body
2020-02-17 12:26:21
From blood storms to honeycomb lungs, here’s an organ-by-organ look at how COVID-19 harms humans.
Death in the 21st century: Our digital afterlife
2020-02-17 12:15:09
Social media pages and accounts often turn into memorials when someone dies, giving people a chance to still feel connected to those they've lost. But after we're gone, who owns the information on our pages? Who can access them?
Walmart earnings, FOMC minutes, coronavirus: What to know in the week ahead
2020-02-17 12:02:53
It’s a shortened trading week, with major U.S. markets closed Monday in observance of President’s Day. The coronavirus, FOMC, and Walmart earnings will take the spotlight this week.
Hong Kong protesters rally against planned virus quarantine centers
2020-02-17 11:59:33
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied for a second day in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against plans to turn some buildings into coronavirus quarantine centers, reviving anti-government protests in the Chinese-ruled city. The virus has opened a new front for protesters after months of demonstrations over
Gold eases from near two-week high on China central bank stimulus
2020-02-17 11:58:03
U.S. gold futures shed 0.2% at $1,583.30. "While the optimism in stock markets is rather evident that this outbreak may be transitory and that a pivot point is near, however the gold investors are yet not willing to join whole heartedly in the equities game," said FXTM market analyst Han Tan
Dads who eat a poor diet risk damaging sperm and having kids prone to obesity, says new research
2020-02-17 11:54:57
Smoking and drinking alcohol have also been found to impact the health of unborn children.
China may postpone annual congress because of virus
2020-02-17 11:52:30
China said Monday it may postpone its annual congress in March, its biggest political meeting of the year, as the military dispatched hundreds more medical workers and extra supplies to the city hit hardest by a 2-month-old virus outbreak. Japanese officials, meanwhile, confirmed 99 more people were
North Korea imported purebred horses from Russia as Kim Jong Un took snowy ride
2020-02-17 11:50:53
MOSCOW/SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea, whose leader Kim Jong Un was filmed riding through the snow on a white stallion last year, has spent tens of thousands of dollars on 12 purebred horses from Russia, according to Russian customs data. Accompanied by senior North Korean figures, Kim took two well-publicized
Should You Drink Green Tea Before Bed? We Weigh the Pros and Cons
2020-02-17 11:50:14
Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages on earth: It’s full of flavonoids that can help reduce inflammation, aids in lowering bad cholesterol and can lessen your chances of heart attack or stroke, Harvard...
Chinese President Xi knew severity of coronavirus weeks before going public; 40 Americans on cruise ship infected
2020-02-17 11:41:34
President Xi Jinping published a timeline of his actions as the Communist Party worked to tamp down criticism of government handling of the crisis.
Virus Kills Chinese Film Director and Family in Wuhan
2020-02-17 11:36:27
A Chinese film director and his entire family have died from the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. Chang Kai, a film director and an external communications officer at a Hubei Film Studio subsidiary, died in hospital on Feb. 14 from the virus now called COVID-19, according to
Comment: iPad 7 is one of the best values in tech [Video] - 9to5Mac
2020-02-17 10:48:24
In this iPad 7 review, we discuss why the seventh-generation iPad, with its support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, is the best deal in tech.
‎TED Radio Hour on Apple Podcasts
2020-02-17 10:41:44
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Digitimes: Coronavirus production delays will not affect iPhone 12 September launch, high demand for 5G A14 chips - 9to5Mac
2020-02-17 10:28:47
In a pair of Digitimes reports, the supply chain publication notes that the impacts of the coronavirus will cause disruption to the standard next-gen iPhone manufacturing schedule, but it is unlikely to mean Apple will need to delay the usual September launch timeframe for the iPhone 12 series. Demand for the A14 chip is also …

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