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.....»»
Space tractor beams may not be the stuff of sci-fi for long
On Feb. 10, 2009, disaster struck hundreds of miles above the Siberian Peninsula. That evening, a defunct Russian satellite orbiting Earth crashed into a communications satellite called Iridium 33 moving at a speed of thousands of miles per hour. Bot.....»»
Extreme effort to retrieve dropped smartphone leads to suspension
A government official in India dropped his phone in a reservoir and asked divers to retrieve it. When they failed, he resorted to extreme measures......»»
Improving precision of planning results in resilient forests
A new dissertation on forest industrial production systems, from researcher Per Nordin at Linnaeus University, reveals that successful regeneration measures are crucial for sustainable forestry. To ensure successful plant establishment, it is importa.....»»
This is our first look at next-gen graphics cards, and they’re absolutely massive
MSI has just revealed some new cooling solutions for graphics cards, and one thing is for sure -- you're going to need a bigger PC case and a better PSU......»»
Small fusion experiment hits temperatures hotter than the sun"s core
To produce commercial energy, future fusion power plants will need to achieve temperatures of 100 million degrees C. To do so requires careful control of the plasma. In a study published in the journal Nuclear Fusion, researchers refined operating co.....»»
China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030
China launched a new three-person crew for its orbiting space station on Tuesday, with an eye to putting astronauts on the moon before the end of the decade......»»
China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, expand space station, bring on foreign partners
China's burgeoning space program plans to place astronauts on the moon before 2030 and expand the country's orbiting space station, officials said Monday......»»
Top public cloud security concerns for the media and entertainment industry
Media and entertainment (M&E) companies are rapidly turning to cloud storage in efforts to upgrade their security measures, according Wasabi. Survey findings highlighted that, while M&E organizations are still relatively new to cloud storage (69% of.....»»
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: dual-screen experiment succeeds
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i takes the dual-display concept and makes it work. Despite glitches, it's very useful......»»
Helium nuclei research advances our understanding of cosmic ray origin and propagation
Much of our understanding of the universe and its mysterious phenomena is based on theoretical interpretations. In order to deepen the understanding of distant objects and energetic phenomena, astronomers are looking at cosmic rays, which are high-en.....»»
Astronomers discover a key planetary system for understanding formation mechanism of mysterious "super-Earths"
A study led by researchers of the University of Liège and the CSIC—using observations from NASA's TESS telescope—presents the detection of a system of two planets slightly larger than Earth orbiting a cold star in a synchronized dance. Named TOI.....»»
Scientists find first evidence for new superconducting state in Ising superconductor
In a ground-breaking experiment, scientists from the University of Groningen, together with colleagues from the Dutch universities of Nijmegen and Twente and the Harbin Institute of Technology (China), have discovered the existence of a superconducti.....»»
Your fave illustration of Franklin’s kite experiment is likely riddled with errors
Most date from 19th century and were heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley's 1767 account. Enlarge / Hand-colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives in 1876, probably the most widely distributed illustration of Benjamin Fran.....»»
World"s most sensitive model-independent experiment starts searching for dark matter
The world's most sensitive model-independent experiment to search for particularly light particles, of which dark matter might be composed, starts today at DESY in the form of the 'light shining through a wall' experiment ALPS II. Scientific calculat.....»»
LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Game 4: How to watch the NBA playoffs for free
The fourth, and potentially final, game of the NBA West Finals is tonight. Here's how to watch the Lakers take on the Nuggets at home tonight, absolutely free......»»
Life on Earth might have gotten a boost from the Sun’s mega-tantrums
High-energy particles efficiently convert atmospheric chemicals to amino acids. Enlarge (credit: NASA/SDO) How, exactly, living things emerged on Earth remains a mystery. Now a new experiment has revealed that blasts of.....»»
Making A Laser Projector From An Old Hard Drive
I absolutely love creative re-use of old computer hardware. Maybe it’s because I’m a very cheap person. maybe it’s because I have fond memories of the more hacky old days of building computers. Whatever the reason, projects like th.....»»
Fighting off pests with deep learning and drones
Early detection of pest infestation is an important first step in the adoption of control measures that can be tailored to specific local conditions. Remote sensing technology can be a helpful tool, allowing the quick scanning of large areas, but it'.....»»
Check your tires: You might be adding microplastics to the environment
Cost-saving measures are key in today's economic climate. But they can also have a positive impact on minimizing your environmental footprint. A prime example is maintaining your cars' optimal tire pressure......»»
Modeling future urban development on European coasts to minimize the risk of rising sea levels
Europe's coasts are densely populated and already affected by the impacts of sea level rise. In addition to traditional, cost-intensive coastal protection measures, spatial land use planning strategies are becoming increasingly important to protect c.....»»