A colossal flare erupted from the far side of the sun
Earlier this week, the sun erupted with a huge explosion, blasting solar particles millions of kilometers into space. The team for the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft says the blast is the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single.....»»
Toxic Olympics gender debate emphasizes the struggles of cis and trans women athletes, says academic
The gender firestorm that has erupted at the Paris Olympics surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif only highlights the challenges all women athletes face, according to a University of South Australia academic......»»
iOS 17.6.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s new iOS 17.6.1 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.6, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6.1. On the flip side, some iPhone.....»»
The ChatGPT app for Mac just got this helpful new feature
Using Option + Space, the ChatGPT app for Mac can now open up side by side with other apps......»»
Watch NASA astronauts use VR to explore the first lunar space station
NASA astronauts have been having fun trying out VR goggles that take them aboard the lunar space station, though there's also a serious side to the activity......»»
Big day for clean up across Cleveland’s west side
Big day for clean up across Cleveland’s west side.....»»
Chang"e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold
China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It's moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples c.....»»
An overlooked side-effect of the housing crisis may be putting Californians at increased risk from climate disasters
In a new article appearing in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UC Santa Cruz researchers have laid out the foundation for their highly-anticipated upcoming study of how lack of affordable housing in urban areas of Californ.....»»
Predicting solar storms before they leave the sun
When giant solar storms hit Earth, they trigger beautiful auroral displays high in Earth's atmosphere. There's a dark side to this solar activity, though. The "space weather" it sets off also threatens our technology. The potential for damage is why.....»»
Novel nanosensing technique for quality control of viral vectors in gene therapy
Viral vectors hold much potential for gene editing and gene therapy, but there is a pressing need to develop quality control methods to minimize potential side effects on patients. Addressing this, researchers from Japan developed a nanosensing-based.....»»
Texans vs Bears live stream: Watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game for free
Real, live football is back tonight, as the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears meet in the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game. You’re unlikely to see many starters on either side of the field — that includes No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, who won’.....»»
iOS 17.6 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 17.6 update is causing problems for some iPhone users. Some iPhone users are noticing performance improvements after moving their device up from iOS 17.5.1, and older versions of iOS, to iOS 17.6. On the flip side, some iPhone users.....»»
Breakthrough in Z-alkene synthesis: Scientists develop efficient and sustainable method
Z-alkenes are organic compounds with a double bond between two carbon atoms and two substituents attached to the carbon atoms on the same side of the double bond. They are ubiquitous structural components of organic compounds in chemistry and biology.....»»
Balancing the seesaw: Simultaneously enhancing strength and elongation in metallic materials
Just as one side of a seesaw rises while the other falls, in the realm of metallic materials, "strength" and "elongation" typically conflict with each other. However, a collaborative team from POSTECH and Northwestern University has recently introduc.....»»
"Russian doll" packaging could boost drug delivery
New technology, which is in the early stages of development, has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of drugs and vaccines......»»
Cash and conservation: A worldwide analysis of the depiction of wildlife on money
If you were asked what images were depicted on each side of any of your country's banknotes, would you be able to confidently answer?.....»»
Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS, but not in the way you think
Epic Games has revealed that it will use AltStore to help users side-load Fortnite onto their iOS devices, circumventing Apple’s App Store entirely......»»
Image: A Saturnian summer
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of Saturn and its colossal rings on July 4, 2020, during summer in the gas giant's northern hemisphere. Two of Saturn's icy moons are also clearly visible: Mimas at right, and Enceladus at bottom......»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for a record low $1,749
A fresh M3 14-inch MacBook Pro price war has erupted, with the 1TB model equipped with 16GB unified memory now priced at a record low $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut.Get a 1TB MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for $1,749.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Phot.....»»
Mini-Neptune turned out to be a frozen super-Earth
The density makes it look like a water world, but its dim host star keeps it cool. Enlarge / Renditions of a possible composition of LHS 1140 b, with a patch of ocean on the side facing its host star. Earth is included at right f.....»»
New nanoparticle delivery method targets sickle cell mutations in bone marrow
Current gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease are complex, time-consuming, and are sometimes linked to serious side effects like infertility or blood cancer. To address these challenges, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed special nanopart.....»»