A mass of 17 billion suns: Growing black hole is the most luminous object ever observed by astronomers
A new study published in Nature Astronomy describes the most luminous object ever observed by astronomers. It is a black hole with a mass of 17 billion Suns, swallowing a greater amount of mass than the sun every single day......»»
Suppliers fret over rising costs, crime in fast-growing Mexico
As Mexico's auto industry continues to grow, some companies say they're running into more issues in some parts of the country......»»
Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding
Animal rescuers were trying to keep dozens of dolphins away from shallow waters around Cape Cod on Saturday after 125 of the creatures stranded themselves a day earlier......»»
Saturday Citations: Armadillos are everywhere; Neanderthals still surprising anthropologists; kids are egalitarian
The coolest news this week concerns anthropological research combining state-of-the-art imaging technology, medical diagnostics, genetics and sociology. We covered the implications of a black hole in an expanding universe and the eternal question res.....»»
The Milky Way"s eROSITA bubbles are large and distant
In 2020, astronomers discovered a large hourglass-shaped structure in or near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Dubbed "eROSITA bubbles," there have been a few different hypotheses proposed to explain their precise nature. Now, a research team of s.....»»
Rivian outlines path to profitability with $5 billion investment from Volkswagen Group
Rivian will use its cash and Volkswagen money to build new Rivian models, executives said at an investor day event. The EV startup will share part of its new platform with VW brands......»»
Astronomers discover two new Milky Way satellite galaxy candidates
For years, astronomers have worried about how to explain why the Milky Way has fewer satellite galaxies than the standard dark matter model predicts. This is called the "missing satellites problem.".....»»
Black-affirming campus spaces are vital for Black student academic success
Several universities and colleges in Canada signed on to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education in November 2021......»»
Researchers develop technology to mass produce quantum dot lasers for optical communications
South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost of semiconductor lasers to on.....»»
Researchers achieve high quantum yield in photocatalytic water splitting
In photocatalytic water splitting, a photocatalyst, typically a semiconductor material, is used to absorb light energy and initiate the water splitting reaction. When light is absorbed by the photocatalyst, it creates electron-hole pairs. The excited.....»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
Biden’s New $1.8-Billion Transportation Package Stars Climate Projects
Climate-related highway fixes and electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses are among the projects getting federal help in a new round of funding.....»»
JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Offer Astronomers the Universe’s Weirdest Puzzle
The James Webb Space Telescope’s search for the earliest stars and black holes has yielded a very weird, very red, puzzle.....»»
Volkswagen"s $5 Billion Investment In Rivian Has Some Experts Concerned About Scout"s Planned Revival
Volkswagen"s $5 Billion Investment In Rivian Has Some Experts Concerned About Scout"s Planned Revival.....»»
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown.....»»
Polestar reports growing red ink for 2023 as EV demand slows
The electric-vehicle maker had repeatedly delayed reporting results because of accounting issues. Net losses widened to $1.17 billion from $481.5 million in 2022......»»
Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea.....»»
Outage from CDK cyberattacks could cost dealers $1 billion, study says
Anderson Economic Group said affected dealers could be out about $600 million after two weeks and could lose roughly $1 billion if the dealer management system shutdown lasts until the July 4 holiday weekend. Its calculations include estimated losses.....»»
‘We know this news will come as a shock’: Mass. college announces plans to close its doors
‘We know this news will come as a shock’: Mass. college announces plans to close its doors.....»»
NASA will pay SpaceX nearly $1 billion to deorbit the International Space Station
The space agency did consider alternatives to splashing the station. Enlarge / Illustration of the SpaceX Dragon XL as it is deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage in high Earth orbit on its way to the Gateway in lunar orb.....»»
Google Translate just got its biggest update ever
The number of languages supported by the Google Translate app are growing significantly. AI is making it possible and helping Google to reach its overall goal......»»