1RXS J165424.6-433758 is a polar, new observations find
An international team of astronomers has performed X-ray, ultraviolet, and optical observations of an X-ray source known as 1RXS J165424.6-433758. Results of the observational campaign, published June 8 on the pre-print server arXiv, shed more light.....»»
Invasive flathead catfish impacting Susquehanna"s food chain, researchers find
Flathead catfish—native to the Mississippi River basin—were first detected in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania in 2002, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In the two decades since then, the invasive species has spread throughout the ri.....»»
Scientists find southern killer whales of the Pacific have access to enough food, deepening mystery of their struggles
A pair of marine mammal scientists at The University of British Columbia, has found that claims that a lack of access to salmon is what is driving the crash in population numbers for southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are wrong......»»
NFL Week 7 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for October 20
There are 12 NFL Week 7 games today, including the Chiefs vs. 49ers. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on October 20......»»
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Upgrade time?
It's been two years since the iPhone 14 Pro Max was launched, but is now the time to upgrade? Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth upgrading to? Let's find out!.....»»
It just got easier to protect your Android phone from thieves
Google's theft protection tools in Android can be incredibly helpful. Now, they're getting much easier to find and use......»»
Scientists identify potential deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution
As the planet continues to warm and the ramifications of human-driven climate change continue to amplify, the need to find ways to mitigate climate change is growing. In Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists describe a ne.....»»
15 years ago, Gerard Butler made his best action thriller ever with this polarizing movie
On its 15th anniversary, find out how this 2009 Gerard Butler film went from a polarizing vigilante movie to a popular action hit......»»
Researchers find new role for protein in combating age-related diseases
McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall......»»
HBO unveils epic trailer for Dune: Prophecy; release date set for November
HBO has released the official trailer for Dune: Prophecy, the upcoming prequel series set in the Dune universe. Find out when the series will premiere. .....»»
Computational method works backwards from observations to track down river polluters
A new computational method developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London uses an innovative new technique to track down the sources of river pollutants. The method can work backwards from observations of polluted ri.....»»
Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy
Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»
The Electric State teaser: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt battle robots in sci-fi adventure
Millie Bobby Brown teams up with Chris Pratt and robots to find her brother in The Electric State, an upcoming sci-fi adventure film from the Russo Brothers......»»
Best pressure washer deals: Up to $110 off Greenworks and Kärcher
We've got some of the best pressure washer deals that you can find online, whether you're looking to purchase an electric device or one that's powered by gas......»»
We splashed around for 250+ hours to find the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Bluetooth speakers are as popular now as they have ever been, and it seems like every tech company on the planet sells a wide range … The post We splashed around for 250+ hours to find the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers appeared first on BG.....»»
Rare ultra-luminous nova spotted in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A rare, extremely luminous X-ray outburst has been observed in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that is a close neighbor of our own Milky Way galaxy. The observations, made by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and other telescopes, were de.....»»
Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»
This smartwatch company was hit by a data breach. Here’s what we know
Polar, the company behind fitness-focused smartwatches, was recently hit by a data breach. Here's what you need to know......»»
Instagram protects teens from sextortion; working on Social Library feature
Instagram is introducing new measures to protect teens from sextortion, by making it harder for criminals to blackmail them. Separately, it appears to be working on a new Social Library feature intended to make it easier to find posts you’ve sha.....»»
Google Flights is making it easier to find the best-priced airfare
Google Flights hasn't always made it easy to find the cheapest flights, opting to prioritize the most convenient ones instead. But that's about to change......»»
Adaptive ferroelectric materials show promise for energy-efficient supercomputing
Researchers have revealed an adaptive response with a ferroelectric device, which responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks. This behavior could find application in energy-efficient microelectronics......»»