NEC, Docomo target open RAN opex cuts
NEC and NTT Docomo expanded an R&D partnership to cover joint development of RAN intelligent controllers (RICs) with the aim of improving performance and reducing operating costs through automation. NEC…
Indosat Ooredoo initiates 5G service
Indonesia-based Indosat Ooredoo became the second operator in the country to launch 5G service, lighting its network in the city of Surakarta and planning to expand the rollout to other…
China 5G subscribers stick with LTE devices
Demand for 5G service packages in China remained strong in May but new purchases of compatible handsets plummeted, widening a gap between the number of connected devices and users. The…
Novel “zombie ant” fungus discovered in ancient amber
One of nature’s most intriguing horror stories is that of the fungus that “zombifies” ants to spread its spores. Now, researchers have discovered the oldest known example of this kind of parasite at work, preserved in ancient amber. Source of Article
Omni Hoverboard takes a super-simple approach to personal flight
Montreal's Alexandru Duru first flew his electric multirotor hoverboard back in 2015, and quickly set a Guinness World Record for distance. Now this levitating madman is working to commercialize it for sale, while performing stunt shows on the side. Source of Article
Stanford study finds inflammation in brains of deceased COVID-19 patients
A detailed investigation into brain tissue from those who died from COVID-19 has found no trace of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but “profound molecular markers of inflammation” were seen offering clues to explain long COVID symptoms. Source of Article
