A glimpse of deformation in helium-8
New TRIUMF research from the Saint Mary's University-led IRIS group has unveiled an unexpected shape deformation in the nucleus of helium-8 (He8), providing further insight into the unique dynamics of how neutron-rich nuclei take shape and maintain s.....»»
We can"t see the first stars yet, but we can see their direct descendants
If you take a universe worth of hydrogen and helium, and let it stew for about 13 billion years, you get us. We are the descendants of the primeval elements. We are the cast-off dust of the first stars, and many generations of stars after that. So ou.....»»
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C review: A glimpse into the future?
The new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C involve more than just a new charging case. They could be a sign for what's to come in wireless audio......»»
In helium-three, superfluid particles pair "like a dance in space"
Picture a nanoscale dance floor full of independently moving particles. When things really start to heat up—or, in this case, cool down—particles partner off, but on opposite sides of the space, "dancing" in synch as if telepathically......»»
NASA team simulates a glimpse of our galaxy in gravitational waves
Astronomers using simulated data have produced a glimpse of the sky as it would appear in gravitational waves, cosmic ripples in space-time generated by orbiting objects. The image shows how space-based gravitational wave observatories expected to la.....»»
New Saturn images show a change of seasons and a last glimpse of its huge, warm polar vortex
While the UK has been experiencing warm autumnal weather, a team of planetary scientists has found that Saturn's late northern summer is experiencing a cooling trend, as huge planetary-scale flows of air have reversed direction as autumn approaches......»»
An amateur exorcism goes very wrong in "When Evil Lurks" trailer
The teaser trailer for 'When Evil Lurks' gives a glimpse at the horror film, which follows the aftermath of a botched exorcism. When Evil Lurks' teaser trailer has arrived, offering a glimpse at the upcoming rural horror film. It also serves as.....»»
How do you weigh a star? Masses of RR Lyrae stars revealed through their pulsations
RR Lyrae stars are old, pulsating stars that burn helium in their cores for fuel. Their progenitors were similar to our sun, but they are now much larger and brighter than our sun. We know of hundreds of thousands of RR Lyrae stars within the Milky W.....»»
A new telescope could detect decaying dark matter in the early universe
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, by far. More than 90% of the atoms in the universe are hydrogen. Ten times the number of helium atoms, and a hundred times more than all other elements combined. It's everywhere, from the water i.....»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for September include rare glimpse of ‘zodiacal light’
There's plenty to catch in the skies this month, including three planets, a Harvest Moon, and, if you're lucky, a zodiacal light......»»
Meta Quest 3 firmware leak reveals big depth mapping upgrade
Get a glimpse of how the Meta Quest 3 is going to recognize objects around you and add them to mixed reality......»»
Heavy, highly magnetic star may be first magnetar precursor we’ve seen
A strange history has produced a helium-rich star with kilogauss magnetic fields. Enlarge / Helium-rich Wolf-Rayet stars generally form by the ejection of hydrogen and other materials. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Pro.....»»
Helium escapes from the atmosphere of a nearby exoplanet, observations find
Astronomers from the University of Chicago and elsewhere report the detection of an outflowing helium from the atmosphere of a nearby mini-Neptune exoplanet known as TOI-2134 b. The finding was detailed in a research paper published August 3 on the p.....»»
A New Experiment Casts Doubt on the Leading Theory of the Nucleus
By measuring inflated helium nuclei, physicists have challenged our best understanding of the force that binds protons and neutrons......»»
Study offers glimpse of 500-million-year-old sea worm named after "Dune" monster
Excavations by a University of Kansas paleontologist working in a treasure trove of fossils called the "Spence Shale Lagerstätte" have revealed an ancient sea worm unknown to science until now. The finding has now been published in the journal Histo.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 Appears in Photo Leak
A new image of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 has appeared online, giving us a glimpse at the revamped design. A while back, we got word that Samsung is planning to launch a new smart tag within the year, with early predictions stating that.....»»
Helium in Distant Galaxies May Help Explain Why the Universe Exists
New measurements from Japan’s Subaru telescope have helped researchers study the matter-antimatter asymmetry problem.....»»
Huawei Mate 60 Design Leaks Online
A new leak showcasing the design of the Huawei Mate 60 has appeared online, giving a glimpse into the upcoming handset's physical design. Following reports that Huawei’s next flagship phone will come with its own version of the Dynami.....»»
Earth goes to war in second-season trailer for "Invasion"
Apple has recently unveiled a trailer for the upcoming second season of 'Invasion', set to arrive on Apple TV+ on August 23.Apple TV+ 'Invasion'In the two-minute trailer, we get a glimpse into life months after aliens have intensified their attacks,.....»»
YouTuber brings Apple TV+ "Silo" to life with Blender & Unreal Engine 5
A YouTube video offers a glimpse into the architecture of the Apple TV+ series "Silo" by recreating most of the bunker in a 3D engine.An artist recreates the SiloThe video, by Eekseye, starts in the virtual confines of Blender, a popular open-source.....»»
Space geodetic observations help reveal variations in Earth"s surface loads
Motion of the Earth's surface mass, including the atmosphere and oceans as well as hydrology and glacier melting, causes the redistribution of Earth's surface loads, deformation of the solid Earth, and variations in the gravity field......»»