Tech
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.
Early study results suggest 2 Ebola treatments saving lives
Washington, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) — Two of four experimental Ebola drugs being tested in Congo seem to be saving lives, international health authorities announced Monday.
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.
Next Apple iPad Pro might come with triple-lens camera setup
Dhaka, Aug 11 (UNB) - Don’t be surprised to see a triple-camera setup on the next-generation iPad Pro. The information comes from Japanese blog Mac Otakara, who sites a supplier within China. If true, the 2019 iPad Pro could get top-notch photography experience similar to the rumoured iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max.
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.
PUBG Mobile Lite needs minimum of 786MB RAM to run smoothly, reveals team
Dhaka, Aug 10 (UNB) - Tencent Games recently launched a watered-down version of its popular PUBG Mobile game, dubbed PUBG Mobile Lite. After the India launch, the Lite version of the game crossed over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store, reports The Indin Express.
Facebook offering 'millions' to publishers for news
San Francisco, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Facebook is reportedly in talks with news publishers to offer "millions of dollars" for the rights to publish their material on its site. The move follows years of criticism over its growing monopolization of online advertising to the detriment of the struggling news industry.
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.