“Researchers claim achievement of new record photovoltaic conversion efficiencies for perovskite-based solar cells by spicing them up with a little capsaicin,” writes Slashdot reader ffkom, adding: “Of course everyone who loves to eat chilis already knew capsaicin energizes you to record levels.” The researchers have published their findings in the journal Joule. From the report: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suffer from…
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SoftBank-Backed WhatsApp Rival Hike Goes Off the Air in India
Hike, the messaging app backed by SoftBank Group that aimed to compete against WhatsApp in the world’s second-most populous country, shut down and vanished from app stores Monday. From a report: The startup valued at $1.4 billion in a 2016 funding round announced its app was going off the air earlier this month without explanation. The app started by billionaire-family scion…
Medical Study Suggests iPhone 12 With MagSafe Can Deactivate Pacemakers
AmiMoJo shares a report from 9to5Mac: When Apple revived MagSafe with the iPhone 12 lineup, one question brought up was how these latest devices with more magnets would interact with medical devices like pacemakers. Apple’s official word was that iPhone 12/MagSafe wouldn’t interfere more than previous iPhones. Now one of the first medical studies has been published by the Heart Rhythm…
China’s new Long March-8 rocket makes first flight
China’s new carrier rocket, the Long March-8, made its maiden flight on Tuesday, the country’s space agency said, the first phase of a strategy to deploy launch vehicles that can be reused. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-12-china-march-rocket-flight.html…
See how these learners landed new jobs after earning their Google IT Support Professional Certificates through Merit America
The ongoing partnership between Google and Coursera has been an immensely impactful one for learners across the globe. Through our united efforts, we are able to expand opportunity and make learning programs available to more learners—often through expanded partnerships. As an example, the Google IT Support Professional Certificate is offered through Merit America, an organization […]
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Nigeria Orders Mobile Users To Link Phones To National ID Numbers
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator ordered mobile-phone users to link their devices to their national identity numbers, raising the prospect of millions of lines being blocked. From a report: Subscribers have until Dec. 31 to comply with the requirement, the Nigerian Communications Commission said in a statement Tuesday on its website. Failure to do so will result in their phone lines being cut…
France To Build New Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
France will build a new, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace its Charles de Gaulle carrier by 2038, French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday. The Associated Press reports: Macron framed the decision to use nuclear reactors to propel the future warship as part of France’s climate strategy, stressing its lower emissions compared to diesel fuel. Speaking at a nuclear facility in the…
Discovery To Launch Streaming Service in January Starting at $4.99 Per Month
Discovery is the latest media company to jump into the ever more crowded streaming wars. It will launch its streaming service Discovery+ on Jan. 4, 2021. The service will include a $4.99 per month ad-supported tier and a $6.99 per month ad-free tier. From a report: The lower $4.99 tier costs the same as NBCUniversal-owned Peacock’s premium tier with ads. The…
GM To Leverage Customer Data In New Insurance Business
General Motors has launched a new insurance service that will leverage the data captured through its OnStar connected car service, ultimately helping drivers cash in on lower insurance rates based on safe driving habits. From a report: OnStar Insurance Services has been created to achieve a better understanding of the vehicles GM produces, in order to offer a personalized digital insurance…
Baidu’s Android Apps Caught Collecting Sensitive User Details
Two Android applications belonging to Chinese tech giant Baidu were removed from the official Google Play Store at the end of October after they were caught collecting sensitive user details. From a report: The two apps — Baidu Maps and Baidu Search Box — were removed after Google received a report from US cyber-security firm Palo Alto Networks. Both apps had…