Meteor streaks over Cuba, causes explosion
What is believed to be a meteor lit the sky over eastern Cuba and caused an explosion, scientists on the island said Saturday. There were no reports of damage or injury......»»
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley"s comet, peaks this weekend. Here"s how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible......»»
Giant galactic explosion exposes galaxy pollution in action
A team of international researchers studied galaxy NGC 4383, in the nearby Virgo cluster, revealing a gas outflow so large that it would take 20,000 years for light to travel from one side to the other......»»
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly......»»
Apple"s privacy rules are stifling Apple Vision Pro apps, for now
Apple does not allow third-party apps to use the cameras on Apple Vision Pro, and developers are complaining about it.Developers are locked out of cameras and other sensors on the Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro did not see an iPhone-like explosion.....»»
A frozen chunk of genome rewrites our understanding of bird evolution
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds—technically dinosaurs themselves—flourished......»»
Dell XPS 14 vs. HP Spectre x360 14: which should you buy?
The Dell XPS 14 and HP Spectre x360 14 are two of the earliest laptops announced with Intel's new Meteor Lake chipset. Which is the better 14-inch laptop?.....»»
In a distant stellar system, the JWST sees the end of planet formation
Every time a star forms, it represents an explosion of possibilities. Not for the star itself; its fate is governed by its mass. The possibilities it signifies are in the planets that form around it. Will some be rocky? Will they be in the habitable.....»»
Nvidia unveils Blackwell B200, the “world’s most powerful chip” designed for AI
208B transistor chip can reportedly reduce AI cost and energy consumption by up to 25x. Enlarge / The GB200 "superchip" covered with a fanciful blue explosion that suggests computational power bursting forth from within. The chip.....»»
Andre Holland is Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton in new Apple TV+ drama
Apple TV+ has announced "The Big Cigar," a new six-part drama following Blank Panther leader Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba.Andre Holland stars in "The Big Cigar" (Source: Apple TV+)Premiering with its first two episodes on May 17, 2024, "The Big Ci.....»»
Rubrik EPE secures enterprise data from cyberattacks
Artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and the Internet of Things have caused a data explosion, leading organizations to grapple with a surging amount of fragmented data where it lives. Rubrik released Rubrik Enterprise Proactive Editi.....»»
Researchers explains how streaks motivate us
Friends out for a drink have hatched many a bright idea, but these insights (or what feel like insights at the time) don't usually end up published in academic journals. For researchers Jackie Silverman and Alixandra Barasch, though, a trip to a brew.....»»
A new spin on Betelgeuse"s boiling surface
Betelgeuse is a well-known red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. Recently it has gained a lot of attention, not only because variations in its brightness led to speculations that an explosion might be imminent, but also because observations.....»»
SpaceX just showed us what every day could be like in spaceflight
SpaceX wants to make these kinds of days the norm, not the exception. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into orbit Sunday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ferrying a crew of four to the International Sp.....»»
FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship"s double-explosion 2nd flight
As SpaceX continues to gear up for flight No. 3 of its massive Starship and Super Heavy from Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration has closed the investigation into the second flight that resulted in explosions of both the booster and upper stag.....»»
Astronomers find first strong evidence of neutron star remnant of exploding star
An international team of astronomers including UCL's (University College London's) Professor Mike Barlow has discovered the first conclusive evidence that a neutron star exists at the center of Supernova 1987A, a star explosion observed 37 years ago......»»
Black hole fashions stellar beads on a string
Astronomers have discovered one of the most powerful eruptions from a black hole ever recorded. This mega-explosion billions of years ago may help explain the formation of a striking pattern of star clusters around two massive galaxies, resembling be.....»»
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) review: still the value king?
The 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED leverages Intel's Meteor Lake chipset for solid performance, with an excellent build and a quality OLD display......»»
Watch Sierra Space blow up its LIFE habitat in dramatic pressure test
Sierra Space has conducted a pressure test on its LIFE space habitat that ended with a dramatic – though expected – explosion......»»
Fixing the cormorant disaster on the Columbia: "How could this have come out any worse?"
White streaks of bird waste paint the steel trusses beneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge over the Columbia River. Every flat surface and hidey-hole of this bridge is stuffed and stippled with nests. Black birds roost on the girders, evenly spaced as bea.....»»
Hubble captures an exceptionally luminous supernova site
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the aftermath of an epic explosion in space, caused by the death of a massive star......»»