Absolutely bonkers experiment measures antiproton orbiting helium ion
It's a potentially useful technique—and it's surprising that it works. Enlarge / The hardware that slows down antiprotons so they can be used in these sorts of experiments. (credit: CERN) In Wednesday's issue of Nature, a ne.....»»
September"s Record-Shattering Heat Was ‘Absolutely Gobsmackingly Bananas’
Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it......»»
As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky
Scientists are pretty good at recognizing marine heat waves. A global network of thousands of oceanic buoys and orbiting satellites allow them to see, in real time, ocean surface temperatures, changing currents and storm systems as they develop, move.....»»
Einstein right again: Antimatter falls “down” due to gravity like ordinary matter
CERN's ALPHA experiment confirms matter and antimatter react to gravity in a similar way. Enlarge / An artist's conceptual rendering of antihydrogen atoms falling out the bottom of the magnetic trap of the ALPHA-g apparatus. (cre.....»»
Chi-Nu experiment ends, bolsters nuclear security and energy reactors
The results of the Chi-Nu physics experiment at Los Alamos National Laboratory have contributed essential, never-before-observed data for enhancing nuclear security applications, understanding criticality safety and designing fast-neutron energy reac.....»»
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts river ecosystem, finds study
An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) carried out by the Stream Ecology group has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly di.....»»
Hands-on with Apple’s new Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro [Gallery]
Apple officially launched the new iPhone 15 series today. Everyone in particular is ranting and raving about just how great the Natural Titanium style is – our very own Chance Miller included. Meanwhile, I am just absolutely delighted by the new Bl.....»»
The new UGREEN Nexode RG chargers are absolutely adorable
Are you looking for a new charger? Then check out Green’s new RG GaN chargers that come with a built-in LED display! The post The new UGREEN Nexode RG chargers are absolutely adorable appeared first on Phandroid. If there’s one good th.....»»
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.....»»
Wildlife mitigating measures no help for Ottawa"s freshwater turtles, says study
Urban sprawl and insufficient relief measures have left an Ottawa-area freshwater turtle facing extinction within the decade, says new research from the University of Ottawa and Trent University, which tracked changes to the turtle's habitat over a 1.....»»
NASA"s Atmospheric Waves Experiment completes space environment tests
NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) has successfully completed critical space environment tests. Planned for launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, AWE will study atmospheric gravity waves in Earth's atmosphere to help us b.....»»
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......»»
Permission denied for reentry of Varda’s orbiting experiment capsule
The FAA says Varda launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license. Enlarge / Varda's reentry capsule measures nearly 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, and will jettison from its Rocket Lab-built carrier spacecraft when the.....»»
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.....»»
This massive 98-inch TV is still expensive, but also $2,000 off
The 98-inch TCL S5 S-Class 4K TV is still expensive even after a $2,000 discount from Best Buy, but it's absolutely worth it if you've got the cash to spend......»»
Study finds iron oxide nanoparticles are useful for medicinal plant sustainability under toxic metal conditions
Metal(loid) toxicity severely inhibits plant growth and development, thereby affecting yield and quality. It is crucial to seek favorable measures to improve plant survival under toxic metal(loid) conditions......»»
Experiment demonstrates how worm hosts and associated microbiome jointly contribute to environmental adaptation
A Kiel research team has used a near-natural compost mesocosm experiment to demonstrate that worm hosts and the associated microorganisms jointly mediate adaptation to a novel environment.....»»
ATLAS experiment places some of the tightest limits yet on magnetic monopoles
Magnets, those everyday objects we stick to our fridges, all share a unique characteristic: they always have both a north and a south pole. Even if you tried breaking a magnet in half, the poles would not separate—you would only get two smaller dip.....»»
6 things to remember when trading in or selling your old iPhone
Before you decide to sell or trade-in your current iPhone, it's important to take measures to ensure the safety of your data and device......»»
Birds’ problem-solving skills linked to song complexity
But other measures of intelligence, like learning associations, are unconnected. Enlarge / Despite the gaudy clothing, this guy is remarkably crafty. (credit: Arthur Morris) One of the ways we try to understand the origi.....»»
Customizing nanoelectronic sensors for the detection of viral antigens
The outbreak of the COVID pandemic in 2020 has once again shown how important reliable and rapid detection methods are to initiate effective measures to combat a pandemic. Scientists from the Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at TU Dresde.....»»