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.....»»
Weird white dwarf is hydrogen on one side and helium on the other
Recently astronomers discovered a very unusual example of a white dwarf: one that seems to have one side composed of hydrogen and the other side of helium......»»
Spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride created by helium ion bombardment
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a method using a focused beam of helium ions to create arrays of defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) that can potentially be used for magnetic sensing applications......»»
This white dwarf star has two “faces”
One side is all helium, and the other side is all hydrogen, baffling astronomers. Astronomers have discovered an unusual blue-tinted white dwarf star with two distinct "faces": one side is hydrogen and the oth.....»»
Two-faced star exposed: Unusual white dwarf with a hydrogen side and a helium side
In a first for white dwarfs, the burnt-out cores of dead stars, astronomers have discovered that at least one member of this cosmic family is two faced. One side of the white dwarf is composed of hydrogen, while the other is made up of helium......»»
Dynamics of molecular rotors in bulk superfluid helium
Molecules immersed in liquid helium can probe superfluidity since their electronic, vibrational and rotational dynamics can provide valuable cues about the superfluid at the nanoscale. In a new report in Science Advances, Alexander Milner and a team.....»»
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make northern lights visible in limited US states
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in some states along the U.S.-Canada border a faint glimpse of the northern lights which—at their peak—produce a colorful sky show when solar wind hits the atmosphere......»»
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere......»»
The Password Game will make you want to break your keyboard in the best way
Creator offers a glimpse into how he made this fun, infuriating "Mess of RegEx." Enlarge / Abandon all hope, ye who choose a password here. (credit: Neal.fun/Neal Agarwal) I once worked at a small-town newspaper, part of.....»»
An anthropological glimpse into entrepreneurial behavior
Anthropologist Joost Beuving provides new insights into entrepreneurial behavior in his recently published book, "Theorizing Entrepreneurship for The Future." This behavior shows striking similarities around the world, according to Beuving's long-ter.....»»
Nancy Grace Roman space telescope could detect supermassive dark stars
The first stars of the universe were very different than the stars we see today. They were made purely of hydrogen and helium, without heavier elements to help them generate energy in their core. As a result, they were likely hundreds of times more m.....»»
How we test tablets
From the latest Android tablets to the best iPads, we review a lot of tablets at Digital Trends. Here's a glimpse at what our tablet review process looks like......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 439: iOS 17 beta 2, visionOS Guest Mode, Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why third-party watch faces f.....»»
Scientists learn about fatigue resistance of materials from bivalve hinge
Recently, flexible and foldable devices have developed at a dramatic rate. More and more foldable devices appear in people's lives. Long-term service requires the folded parts to endure repeated deformation which might cause fatigue damage to the dev.....»»
BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby gives us a glimpse at the Sun’s closest neighbor
Despite being an icon in pop culture, our Sun’s closest neighboring planet, Mercury, has had a fairly boring life when it comes to space exploration. … The post BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby gives us a glimpse at the Sun’s clo.....»»
Is this our first look at the OnePlus Fold? I sure hope so
This might be our very first glimpse at the upcoming OnePlus Fold. It's got a leather back, a periscope-style telephoto zoom camera, and 100W fast charging......»»
Composite embankment with L-shaped, two-phase, closed thermosyphons influences permafrost deformation: Study
Climate change and engineering disturbance cause degradation of permafrost, which affects infrastructure stability and transportation safety. Two-phase closed thermosyphons (TPCTs) are widely used to tackle external disturbances by cooling the permaf.....»»
A rare glimpse of our first ancestors in mainland Southeast Asia
What connects a fossil found in a cave in northern Laos with stone tools made in north Australia? The answer is, we do. When our early Homo sapiens ancestors first arrived in Southeast Asia on their way from Africa to Australia, they left evidence of.....»»
Brother Day wages war to cling to power in Foundation S2 trailer
Brother Day: "I will look at them in the eye and reclaim what is ours." Foundation returns to Apple TV+ for its second season on July 14, 2023. Last month we got our first glimpse of the second season of Foundation, the Apple TV+ se.....»»
Has JWST finally found the first stars in the univese?
In astronomy, elements other than hydrogen and helium are called metals. While that might make your high-school chemistry teacher cringe, it makes sense for astronomers. The two lightest elements were the first to appear in the universe......»»
Bethesda’s “Starfield Direct” shows off a massive, galactic-scale space RPG
A deep dive on "over 1,000 planets" worth of trademark open world exploration. Enlarge / Engage! (credit: Bethesda) It's been about a year now since we got our first glimpse at Starfield's "No Man's Skyrim" gameplay. Tod.....»»