12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the "Devil Comet"
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks......»»
A Potentially Spectacular Comet Will Fly by Earth Next Year
Professional and amateur astronomers alike are hoping that Comet C/2023 A3 will sparkle in Earth’s skies in the fall of 2024, although comets are notoriously difficult to predict.....»»
Facial tumors evolve to coexist with Tasmanian devil populations, shows new study
Research led by the University of Tasmania has found that the deadly devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) responsible for wiping out two-thirds of the species over the last 30 years is evolving to coexist with devil populations......»»
Nicolas Cage embraces chaos in Sympathy for the Devil trailer
The new trailer for Sympathy for the Devil gives audiences a glimpse of Nicolas Cage's next starring role, and the menace he brings to the big screen......»»
James Webb investigates mystery of where Earth’s water comes from
The first water may have been brought to our planet by a comet. Now, James Webb is investigating comets to see if they could carry water vapor......»»
Asteroid"s comet-like tail is not made of dust, solar observatories reveal
A weird asteroid has just gotten a little weirder......»»
Using a computational model to study how to land on a planet safely
When a lander descends toward the moon—or a rocky planet, asteroid, or comet—the exhaust plume of the rocket interacts with the surface, causing erosion and kicking up regolith particles. The resulting blanket of dusty debris can create a dangero.....»»
These Doctors Fought the Federal Bureau of Narcotics to Treat Addiction--With Drugs
In the early 1960s a trio at the Rockefeller Institute started a bold experiment to change the way heroin addiction was treated, and they did so using a drug originally created by “the devil’s chemist”.....»»
How Apple Silicon’s focus on efficiency can benefit even the highest-end Macs
As the Apple Silicon transition continues, a new report from today highlights the impressive gains Apple has seen not only in performance but also in efficiency. In an interview with the Independent, Apple product marketing team member Doug Brooks d.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (April 2023)
Disney+ has more quality shows to watch right now like Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Monsters at Work, and season 3 of The Mandalorian......»»
We now know what caused comet ‘Oumuamua’s strange orbit
It wasn't aliens that sent an interstellar comet to visit our solar system. The explanation is a phenomenon called outgassing......»»
There’s a simpler answer to ‘Oumuamua’s weird orbit: Outgassing hydrogen
‘Oumuamua is "a standard interstellar comet that just experienced heavy processing." Enlarge / Artist's depiction of the interstellar comet 'Oumuamua, as it warmed up in its approach to the Sun and outgassed hydrogen. (credit:.....»»
Tasmanian devil whiskers may hold the key to protecting these super-scavengers
Despite the damage humans cause to the planet, in some cases wildlife can benefit from the presence of people. The Tasmanian devil, for example, frequently feeds on roadkill left by humans......»»
ML practitioners push for mandatory AI Bill of Rights
The AI Bill of Rights, bias, and operational challenges amid tightening budgets are pressing issues affecting the adoption of ML as well as project and initiative success, according to Comet. “Our latest survey comes as ML practitioners are facing.....»»
From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear......»»
Everything coming to Hulu in March 2023
Mel Brooks' History of the World, Part II, true-crime drama Boston Strangler, and season 1 of Wreck highlight Hulu's new arrivals in March 2023......»»
How to see the green comet this week before it leaves us for good
This weekend will see a special visitor to the skies over our planet, as a 50,000-year -ld comet will be passing by......»»
Curious comet"s rare close approach
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) today makes its closest approach to Earth before likely leaving our solar system forever. At billions of years old and not seen since Neanderthals roamed, the green comet continues to intrigue as it grows an apparent third tail.....»»
Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago
A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years......»»
Elio Antonio de Nebrija: From academic icon to object of mockery
Professor Lola Pons, of the Department of Spanish Language, Linguistics and Literature at the University of Seville, has just published a study of a satirical work on marriage written in the 17th century by an anonymous author. Joking about courtship.....»»
Newly discovered green comet expected to whiz by Earth
A rare, recently discovered comet with a greenish tint is expected to whiz by Earth over the next few weeks, but sky gazers may need binoculars or a small telescope to see it......»»