May 12, 2020 - Nasni Consultants

Connectivity issues hamper remote learning during COVID-19 crisis

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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More than 40% of people believe networking troubles during the coronavirus will have an impact on their or a relative's education, Wilson Electronics' found. More about Networking The coronavirus pandemic…

Google steps up Zoom competition by adding 32-person calls to Duo

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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The free one-to-one video chat app from Google is getting a lot of Zoom-like features, giving Google two fronts in its fight to outcompete Zoom for video-conference supremacy. Google has…

Four software lessons you can learn from HBO’s Silicon Valley

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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HBO's Silicon Valley is actually a reasonable representation of the real thing. Here's how to get your master's degree in startups by binge watching it. The main contributors of the…

New Consulting Centre for Additive Manufacturing

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
Post category:Fluid Handling and Processing
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Drawing on over ten years of experience in additive manufacturing, the pump and valve manufacturer wants to help other companies to set up their own production facility. KSB’s portfolio of services in this area ranges from advice on selecting the right equipment to developing design skills and production expertise as well as testing materials and […]

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How an MIT spin-off is using contact tracing to fight COVID-19, and so can you

Post author:Femi Amu
Post published:May 12, 2020
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Previously, manual contact tracing was used during pandemics. Now, the MIT Media Lab-hosted Safe Paths Project app can help track the virus and inform people if they've been exposed.

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How the lockdown put family cohesion and unity to the test

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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With the lockdown-induced need for remote work and online learning, the use of smart devices has increased within families. We explore the possible impacts of device use on family cohesion and bonding.

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How the pandemic will disrupt banking and fintechs in Nigeria

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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The rise of fintech firms in recent years has disrupted Nigeria’s financial sector. However, the outbreak of the pandemic has highlighted a number of challenges that only the most innovative will surmount.

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New observations of Ryugu reveal the ancient asteroid’s colorful past

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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Data collected by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft during its historic touchdown on asteroid Ryugu has revealed surprising characteristics of the ancient space rock, including signs of a close encounter with the Sun.

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Hiatus truck camper unfolds into roomy hard-walled penthouse

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 12, 2020
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The latest take on the pickup truck camper hails from Hiatus Campers. Instead of the common pop-up wedge with fabric sidewalls, the Hiatus Camper's full-length, high-rising pop-top relies on hard folding sidewall panels that lift up in seconds.

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Gene study explores why some diseases affect men and women differently

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Post published:May 12, 2020
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A study has homed in on the sex-specific activity of a gene that both increases risk of developing schizophrenia and decreases the risk of developing lupus, offering novel insights into how some diseases appear in different rates in men and women.

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