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.....»»
PAX Unplugged 2023: How indie devs build and sell board games and RPGs
Tabletop is bigger than ever. What's it like trying to get your game out there? Enlarge / Given only this sign, and a glimpse of some pieces, a constant stream of playtesters stopped by to check out what was then called Corporate.....»»
Ancient stars could make elements with more than 260 protons
The first stars of the universe were monstrous beasts. Comprised only of hydrogen and helium, they could be 300 times more massive than the sun. Within them, the first of the heavier elements were formed, then cast off into the cosmos at the end of t.....»»
PAX Unplugged 2023: How indie devs build and sell new board games
Tabletop is bigger than ever. What's it like trying to get your game out there? Enlarge / Given only this sign, and a glimpse of some pieces, a constant stream of playtesters stopped by to check out what was then called Corporate.....»»
Astronomers discover first population of binary stripped stars
Astronomers at the University of Toronto have discovered a population of massive stars that have been stripped of their hydrogen envelopes by their companions in binary systems. The findings, published in Science, shed light on the hot helium stars t.....»»
Molecular fossils study sheds light on feeding strategy shift in ancient life
Paleontologists are getting a glimpse at life over a billion years in the past based on chemical traces in ancient rocks and the genetics of living animals. Research published in Nature Communications combines geology and genetics, showing how change.....»»
You can now get unlimited 5G for just $20 a month — with a twist
Helium Mobile's new $20 monthly unlimited 5G service is an affordable plan that lets you be part of building the 5G network......»»
"GTA 6" trailer: It"s finally here, and it looks amazing
The long-awaited 'GTA 6' trailer has finally arrived, giving a glimpse of Rockstar Games' next title in the popular series. The long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has finally arrived, and it looks like it'll be worth the wait.Set to '80s.....»»
Researchers show excited electrons straightening the skewed lattice of perovskite nanocrystals
Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and Stanford have taken snapshots of the crystal structure of perovskite nanocrystals as it was deformed by excited electrons. To their surprise, the deformation straightened out the skewed crystal structure rather t.....»»
New report offers a rare glimpse inside Apple’s silicon lab and team [Video]
A new report and video from CNBC offers a rare in-depth look inside the team working on Apple Silicon. The report features interviews with Apple executives, a look inside Apple’s chip lab in Cupertino, and more. “One of the most, if not the mo.....»»
Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a "nano-poke" and monitoring the resulting changes in the intracellular environment, researchers have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure......»»
Watch these eVTOL aircraft take to NYC skies in glimpse of the future
Greener, quieter electric aircraft took to the skies of New York City recently as the mayor announced plans to introduce the technology for flights there......»»
Kohl"s Black Friday Early Access Event is in full swing — here are the best deals to shop
Kohl's has dropped some early Black Friday deals during its Black Friday Early Access Event from Nov. 3 through Nov. 9. Black Friday Week at Kohl's officially begins Sunday, Nov. 19. A glimpse at the best early Kohl's Black Friday.....»»
Astronomers carry out largest ever cosmological computer simulation
An international team of astronomers has carried out what is believed to be the largest ever cosmological computer simulation, tracking not only dark but also ordinary matter (such as planets, stars and galaxies), giving us a glimpse into how our uni.....»»
Supplier earnings to provide early glimpse into UAW strike"s financial impact
Third-quarter earnings reports released by publicly traded suppliers in the coming days will provide a glimpse into how the UAW strike, slowdowns at the U.S.-Mexico border and other supply chain challenges are impacting supplier finances......»»
Further evidence of Earth"s core leaking found on Baffin Island
A combined team of geochemists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and California Institute of Technology has found evidence of high levels of helium-3 in rocks on Baffin Island—possible evidence that the Earth's core is leaking. In their pap.....»»
Toyota Research Institute shows how savvy human drivers still play prime role in an automated age
Are human drivers and automated driving systems better together? That's the premise of technology being developed by Toyota Research Institute, which provided a firsthand glimpse at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California......»»
Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: VR rejoins the real world
A nice VR upgrade also offers a glimpse of a mixed-reality future. Enlarge / Look into my eyes... all three of them. (credit: Meta) You'd be forgiven for not realizing that the Quest 3 is actually the fourth headset in M.....»»
This First Peek Inside NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Capsule Is a Glimpse Back in Time
Scientists finally opened the rock sample from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx captured a treasure trove of material from the solar system’s earliest days......»»
Keck Cosmic Web Imager offers best glimpse yet of the filamentous network that connects galaxies
Like rivers feeding oceans, streams of gas nourish galaxies throughout the cosmos. But these streams, which make up a part of the so-called cosmic web, are very faint and hard to see. While astronomers have known about the cosmic web for decades, and.....»»
Was the freak "medicane" storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa"s future?
Storm Daniel landed on the Libyan coastal town of Toukrah in the early hours of September 10 and started moving east. Soon the wind was rising and heavy rain falling, forcing people to stay indoors. By afternoon the rain was clearly out of the ordina.....»»