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'It is raining plastic': Scientists find colorful microplastic in rain
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - It's raining plastic -- that's what a survey of rainfall in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, concluded recently, reports CNN.
Farmers use tech to squeeze every drop from Colorado River
Greeley, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning, snapping images with an infrared camera to help researchers decide how much water they would give the crops the next day.
US scientists find how brain cells regulate memories in mice study
Washington, Aug 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The US scientists have mapped a part of the molecular machinery that helps the brain maintain long-term memories, providing new targets against Alzheimer's disease characterized by memory loss.
Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters to increase
Alaska, Aug 12 (AP/UNB) — Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.
Moon, Jupiter and Saturn to line up in the sky from August 9 to 11, here’s how to watch
Dhaka, Aug 11 (UNB) - The view of Venus and Mars is currently blocked by the sun, however, we have a great chance to view Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon in conjunction. From August 9 the Moon is appearing very close to Jupiter and Saturn. Viewers will be able to check this view out starting at dusk until the early hours of the morning around the world, reports The Indian Express.
Google Question Hub: Will help publishers provide answers to unanswered queries
Dhaka, Aug 10 (UNB) - Google has been the largest search engine across the world since the past two decades and though the company has expanded its business to other areas of technology, it continues to be the go-to search engine for internet users. However, have you ever wondered what would happen if your favorite search engine fails to provide you the search result that you are looking for? The technology giant has launched Question Hub to address such a scenario, reports The Indian Express.
Huawei unveils phone system that could replace Android
Beijing, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Huawei on Friday unveiled a smartphone operating system that it said can replace Google's Android, adding to the Chinese tech giant's efforts to insulate itself against U.S. sanctions.
Scientists create shape-changing robot controlled by light, magnet
Washington, Aug 2 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Scientists in the United States developed a kind of remotely-controlled soft robots that can move to a targeted position and be reconfigured into new shapes, revealing potential applications in biotechnology and aerospace.
Chinese scientists discover oldest fossil forest in Asia
Washington, Aug 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese scientists discovered the oldest fossil forest in Asia, lending more clues to how those ancient plants evolved to become coal finally.
Robi, ICMAB sign MoU over digital innovation
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) - Robi and ICMAB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing the knowledge and skills of ICMAB’s students in digital technologies.