Nigeria dangles broadband market stakes as NCC plans 1800MHz spectrum trial

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is opening the gates for a landmark trial aimed at enhancing broadband connectivity in the country by inviting mobile operators and equipment makers to participate in a spectrum sharing experiment within the 1800MHz band.

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Brown fat “repressor” protein targets cancer-related weight loss

Researchers have identified a protein that represses the activity of energy-burning brown fat. The discovery opens the door to developing treatments for the extreme weight loss, muscle wasting, and malnutrition seen in some types of cancer.

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217-mph 4-door grocery-getter EV sets Nürburgring record

The company best known for churning out affordable smartphones and other consumer electronics – that may or may not be reporting back to the CCP – just made the fastest electric sedan on the planet to lap the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack.

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Electronic armpit device uses plasma to make deodorant obsolete

It's not your underarm sweat that stinks, it's the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria as they break down the fatty acids in that sweat. A new device is claimed to prevent the stink by killing those bacteria with plasma.

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MTN users gets top deal as Trump Mobile plans differential tariffs for Nigeria

Trump Mobile has introduced a differential call tariff regime for Nigeria that will see MTN Nigeria users get the lowest rate among major mobile networks in the country, in a differential tariffing by the newly-launched US telecoms service provider.

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Cannabis compounds show promise as topical antifungals

Two bioactive ingredients in cannabis have antifungal properties when applied topically, according to a new study. The discovery comes as the World Health Organization calls for urgent new treatments for potentially deadly fungal infections.

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We finally know the recipe for 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue dye

Ancient Egyptians were not only masters of architecture but also wizards of chemistry. Around 5,000 years ago, they crafted the world’s first synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue, and now researchers think they've finally figured out the original recipe.

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Brain implant breakthrough helps ALS man talk – and sing again

In another advancement in the field of brain-computer interfaces, a new implant-based system has enabled a paralyzed person to not only talk, but also 'sing' simple melodies through a computer – with practically no delay.

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DJI’s workhorse drone flies for nearly an hour even in dismal weather

DJI's latest enterprise-grade drone is seriously specced for heavy-duty tasks. Aimed at infrastructure planning agencies and emergency response teams, this flagship model can fly for a whopping 59 minutes, and boasts a payload capacity of 13 lb.

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One small change solves the two-stroke engine’s biggest problems

Alpha-Otto has a design that aims to eliminate the drawbacks of two-stroke engines. The RevForce engine introduces a single, transformative change to the conventional two-stroke layout that preserves its benefits while removing its major flaws.

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