How coronavirus made 2020 the year of the electric bike

Walking and cycling gained a higher profile than ever in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Governments around the world encouraged individuals to go on foot or take their bikes where possible instead of using crowded public transport, and invested in widescale cycling infrastructure to help them do so.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-coronavirus-year-electric-bike.html

Japanese pairing looking into using wood to build satellites

Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry has announced a joint development project with Kyoto University to test the idea of using wood as a component in satellite construction. As part of the announcement, officials with Sumitomo Forestry told reporters that work on the project will begin with experiments designed to test different types of wood in extreme environments.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-japanese-pairing-wood-satellites.html

New AI tool can predict in seconds what a movie will be rated

Movie ratings can determine a movie's appeal to consumers and the size of its potential audience. Thus, they have an impact on a film's bottom line. Typically, humans do the tedious task of manually rating a movie based on viewing the movie and making decisions on the presence of violence, drug abuse and sexual content.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-ai-tool-seconds-movie.html

Football: 'The wall' can make it harder to save free kicks – new research

In football, free kicks occur when the referee believes a rule has been broken. If central enough and within 30 metres from the goal, the attacking team typically attempts a direct shot on goal. However, the goalkeeper routinely places a "wall" of defensive players in between the ball and the goal to complicate the kicker's task of shooting on target.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-football-wall-harder-free.html

What's the best way to boost the economy? Invest in high-voltage transmission lines

When, in the midst of the pandemic, the Economic Society of Australia invited 150 of Australia's keenest young thinkers to come up with "brief, specific and actionable" proposals to improve the economy, amid scores of ideas about improving job matching, changing the tax system, providing non-repayable loans to businesses and accelerating telehealth, two proposals stood out.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-boost-economy-invest-high-voltage-transmission.html

Extremely energy efficient microprocessor developed using superconductors

Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that are about 80 times more energy efficient than the state-of-the-art semiconductor devices found in the microprocessors of today's high-performance computing systems.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-extremely-energy-efficient-microprocessor-superconductors.html

iPhone again best tech seller of the year, thanks to work-from-home trend

Once again, the best-selling tech product of 2020 was Apple's iPhone—topping the phone's sales in 2019—despite being a pandemic year when so many people were thrown out of work and money was harder to come by.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-iphone-tech-seller-year-work-from-home.html

Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start

Terry Beth Hadler was so eager to get a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination that the 69-year-old piano teacher stood in line overnight in a parking lot with hundreds of other senior citizens.

Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it

Microsoft hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of U.S. government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems than previously thought, although the intrusion doesn't appear to have caused any additional harm.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-microsoft-hackers-viewed-source-code.html

Lucky n Love Travel Featured as One of the Top 10 Mexico Travel & Culture Podcasts

Selected as one of the top 10 podcasts for Mexico Travel & Culture by Feedspot. [PR.com]

Clinical criteria for diagnosing autism inadequate for people with genetic conditions

People with certain genetic conditions are likely to have significant symptoms of autism, even if they do not meet all diagnostic criteria, a study concludes.

DHS Board Taps Vice Chairman Fernando Aguirre to Lead Efforts to Increase Nonprofit Board Diversity with Clients

This commitment to sector-wide board diversification in nonprofits will gain momentum when Vice Chairman Fernando Aguirre implements initiative in February 2021. [PR.com]

Animaniacs, Harvey Guillén, Dolph Lundgren Added to Wizard World Virtual Experiences; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook

Tala Ashe, "Charmed Against Humanity" Redux Also Scheduled; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe [PR.com]

Systweak Introduces Advanced Identity Protector on Microsoft Store

Advanced Identity Protector prevents intruders from accessing your personal information. [PR.com]

TEBillion Makes Lead Generation Easier with Web Form Integration

TEBillion adds another strong and useful tool to its brainy software suite that makes a business's lead generation and sales management easier by the use of a web form integration. Normally, business websites have web forms that capture data and route the data to another platform that can be readily used to be manually uploaded to the business's management system. Now with TEB Sales, your web forms that directly capture [PR.com]

INSYNC Reveals It’s New Brand Identity – Inspired By Connections

INSYNC is one of the emerging IT solutions companies around the world and has been dealing with seamless application and data integration for over 15 years now. In this time of isolation with the ongoing global pandemic, INSYNC emerges as a new brand identity, which aims to inspire connections and speaks of synergy and collaboration. [PR.com]

Alphaex: Update as of 30th December 2020

Latest updates on the swap, withdrawal request, and update for the users bought xdce after 6 DEC 5.30 PM GMT. [PR.com]

New York City Managed IT Services Provider Discusses Cloud Computing

SeaGlass Technology, a New York City managed IT services provider, recently released a blog discussing the many benefits of cloud computing. The new article explains what cloud computing is and how important a tool it can be for businesses. [PR.com]

Zenius Corporation Announces Senior Director, Operations & Sales, to Lead Company's Business Development Strategy

Zenius Corporation’s founder and CEO Prasanna Amitabh announced the addition of Paul Cinquegrane as Senior Director of Operations and Sales. Mr. Cinquegrane comes on board to streamline the company’s internal operations, and to supplement Zenius Corp’s aim to provide digital transformation and new business applications to meet its customers’ evolving expectations. “Paul joins our company at [PR.com]

SottoPelle® Recognizes Cheryl Felt, MSN, APN-C for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and her Quality Care for Her Patients

SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). [PR.com]

Theatre Company Continuing to Create Theatre Productions Digitally

Internationally award-winning British theatre company, from Devon, continuing to create groundbreaking theatre work, using digital technologies, during the COVID-19 crisis. [PR.com]

The January Money Diet Returns January 1, 2021

Start the new year financially strong and join this popular 31-day no spending challenge. The January Money Diet is sponsored by YourMoneyFurther.com and the Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union campaign. [PR.com]

Dirty Laundry Solutions Presents Their Divergent Company: Aloha Laundry Life

Dirty Laundry Solutions Introduces Their Spin-off Aloha Laundry Life [PR.com]

Fairfax Title Company Explains How Long Title Insurance is Valid

Mathis Title Company, a Fairfax title insurance expert, recently released a blog educating readers on how long title insurance is valid. The article explains when title insurance protection begins and explains the importance of this type of insurance. [PR.com]

Leading the "Bio-Chem Renaissance": Top CPG Companies Drive Demand for Green Biosurfactant Ingredients

Supplier Locus Performance Ingredients doubles production capacity to meet growing interest for cleaner product formulations. [PR.com]

NJ MED Releases Its 2020 Final Education Rankings for 2020

Distance learning impacted the way children were taught in 2020. How successful was it? Did school districts or schools have a lesson plan for each course? Were teachers trained in using this platform? Were students ready or disciplined enough to keep up? Did families have adequate resources for their child, like internet bandwidth? In some countries and areas, internet access was unavailable. [PR.com]

“A Note from Dad” Gift Box by Essentialgifting.com

At a time when Dads are juggling the logistics of life’s new changes, challenges, and priorities, they are often met with quiet heartfelt desires to let their kids know they are aware of every moment within their lives. Essential gifting has created the “A Note from Dad” Gift Box series. Handwritten notes incorporated on behalf of the customer when needed most for unique life moments, special occasions, [PR.com]

New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice

New York Health is pleased to announce board-certified Darren S. Kaufman, MD, MS has joined its nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 Route 347, Bldg. #14A Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice-2/ Dr. Kaufman has special interest and expertise in the pathophysiology and management of hypertension, renal tubular acidosis, and nephrolithiasis, as well as [PR.com]

New York Health Acquires Three Village Family Medicine

New York Health is pleased to announce that primary care practice, formerly known as Three Village Family Medicine, will now be part of New York Health. Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD, and Physician Assistant, Lisa Rizzuto, MS, PA-C will be practicing at the office located at 7 S Jersey Ave # 1, East Setauket, NY 11733. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-acquires-three-village-family-medicine/ Three Village Family [PR.com]

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Launched Stay Home Family Film Fest

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (Student Creative Recycle Art Program) invites you to sit back, relax and watch a free, family virtual film festival. Just click and go - inspiring movies and downloadable art projects for kids of all ages. [PR.com]