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.....»»
Archaeologists discover Armenia"s oldest church
Archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster have discovered the remains of a previously unknown early Christian church in the ancient city of Artaxata. The find consists of an octagonal building with.....»»
What is the Oura Ring made from?
Ever wondered what the Oura Ring 4 is made of? It's not made of gold or silver, so what is it made from? Read this guide to find out......»»
Study find high occurrence of PFAS in biofilters for stormwater treatment
In collaboration with researchers at Ohio State University and the Swedish construction company NCC, researchers in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the occurrence, concentration and d.....»»
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is from the Oort Cloud—the invisible bubble that"s home to countless space objects
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space......»»
Two comets will be visible in the night skies this month
Halloween visitors from the distant Oort Cloud. The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the Sun and eight planets as it exte.....»»
Astronomers observe a strong superflare from giant star
Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) and various ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers have performed observations of a strong X-ray superflare which occurred in 2022 on a giant star known as HD 251108......»»
What colors do bees see? And how do we know?
I was reading a children's book about insects to my daughter, and it said that bees see colors differently than humans do. My daughter immediately asked, in short succession: "What colors do they see? Why? How do we know?" I did some homework to find.....»»
Can life exist on an icy moon? NASA"s Europa Clipper aims to find out
With a spacecraft launching soon, the mission will try to answer the question of whether there are ingredients suitable for life in the ocean below Europa's icy crust......»»
NFL Week 6 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for October 13
There are 12 NFL Week 6 games today, including the Lions vs. Cowboys. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on October 13......»»
Where to find Ancient Debris and Netherite Ingots in Minecraft
Nether Ingots can help create some very strong tools and armor, but they can be tricky to make. If you're unsure how to craft this material, we can help you!.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch SE 2: Which is better?
Do you need to buy the latest Apple Watch Series 10, or does the more affordable Apple Watch SE 2 offer enough of the same experience? Let's find out......»»
Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 285K may struggle against its predecessor
Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is a next generation processor, but just how much better is it than the Core i9-14900K? Let's find out......»»
Eastern Pacific study highlights severe cold-water bleaching as an additional threat to deep reef ecosystems
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) recently published a paper detailing their observations of a major coral bleaching and mortality event that occurred on the deep reefs of the Clipperton Atoll, a remote coral island in th.....»»
Mullvad VPN review: total anonymity for an affordable price
I reviewed Mullvad, a unique VPN with consistently low prices to find out it it's speed, features, and reliability are worth the cost......»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 from $376, AirPods Max $154 off, iPads from $199, HomeKit gear, and more
We are now ready to roundup some fresh new deals we have spotted this morning to join the ongoing all-time low on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, the new Apple Pencil Pro with Find My, and the best price yet on Apple’s new 25W MagSafe charg.....»»
I did an iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro camera test. It’s not even close
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple's iPhone 16 Pro are the two latest flagships to come out. But which one takes better photos? Let's find out......»»
Lots to learn from at Maker Faire Bay Area
This article first appeared in the MakerEd.org newsletter. Describing what Maker Faire is to people who have never experienced it is difficult. I find pictures do a better job of explaining what it is than I can do with words. The core of Maker Fair.....»»
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? Researcher test species from bats to seals to find out
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even happened when staff were using personal protective e.....»»
Astronomers find Webb data conflict with reionization models
Reionization is a critical period when the first stars and galaxies changed the physical structure of their surroundings, and eventually the entire universe. Established theories state that this epoch ended around 1 billion years after the Big Bang......»»
Researchers find Norway"s waste policy falls short of goals
Norway's waste policy falls short of its goals because of inaccurate measurement methods, unreliable data and a lack of transparency about where Norwegian waste ends up, researchers say......»»