World of science.. Satellite network to offer high-speed net access A firm backed by Virgin and Qualcomm is planning to launch the world’s largest-ever satellite network to provide high-speed internet access around the world. The firm called OneWeb hass received investment from Virgin Group and Qualcomm to launch a constellation of 648 micro-satellites into orbit. The satellites will provide low-latency, high-speed internet access and, according to Virgin, will comprise the world’s largest-ever satellite network. In order to deliver internet access, the satellites will connect to terminals that will be deployed on the ground where required, Gizmag reported. The terminals will be self-installable and will provide connectivity to their surrounding areas via Wi-Fi, LTE, 3G or 2G licensed to a mobile operator, or just Wi-Fi or LTE on the unlicensed spectrum, according to OneWeb. The network will also apparently be able to provide emergency and first responder access in disaster situations, refugee camps and other areas of need. “OneWeb is designing a global communications infrastructure that will enable affordable internet access to world’s underserved populations,” said OneWeb Founder and CEO Greg Wyler in a statement. “With the spectrum and technology, coupled with strong partners, we look forward to advancing global connectivity,” said Wyler. “We are excited by OneWeb’s bold vision to launch this major satellite constellation and be one of its key early investors,” said Virgin Group founder Richard Branson. According to the International Telecommunications Union, as of the end of 2014, more than half the world’s population lacks internet access. ** Gene activation extends lifespan of flies by 60% The breakthrough research is likely to help develop new anti-aging treatments for humans. Neptune was the first planet to get its existence predicted by calculations before it was actually seen by a telescope. ** What’s the best food to stop blood platelet aggregation? Tomatoes, followed by grapefruit and honeydew melon, are at the top of the list of foods that prevent platelet aggregation, a leading cause of heart disease. Most fruits and vegetables are beneficial in this regard. ** Salmon has tryptophan which is a natural sedative making it a great food for anyone who has trouble sleeping. ** To prevent dandruff, apply must oil in your hair and cover it with a plastic bag for 20 minutes for it to absorb, before washing it off. ** Sea snails have use insulin to catch fish.. Biologists have found a sea snail that has weaponised a form of insulin to capture fish. The discovery may help reveal secrets of insulin function and energy metabolism in people. ** Citrus scent could help us fight liver cancer. ** Marine wildlife could collapse in as little as 100 years. Washington: Next 100 years present major challenges to marine life, say scientists who found that the same patterns that led to the collapse of wildlife populations on land are now occurring in the oceans. The new research compares the march of the Industrial Revolution on land to current patterns of human use of the world’s oceans. ** Low-cost navigation for self-driving cars. A researcher has created a system that uses cheap cameras and videogame technology to help automated cars navigate getting rid of the expensive laser-based systems used today. ** Crystalline structure may protect vaccines from heat. A crystalline structure used by a silkworm virus to protect itself from the elements may provide similar protection for human vaccines in challenging tropical climates and remote regions. ** Lavender scent may promote trust between strangers.. **
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