Arizona wildfire near Kitt Peak observatory 40% contained
A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40% contained, authorities said......»»
When will I-40 reopen? The latest on Helene-related North Carolina road closures
When will I-40 reopen? The latest on Helene-related North Carolina road closures.....»»
Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley"s comet
The Orionids—one of two annual meteor showers from Halley's comet—peak early Monday. A bright waning moon may make them difficult to spot......»»
Rare ultra-luminous nova spotted in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A rare, extremely luminous X-ray outburst has been observed in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that is a close neighbor of our own Milky Way galaxy. The observations, made by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and other telescopes, were de.....»»
Longer wildfire seasons means more bad air days
Each year in Utah and most other western states in America, the period from July through October is considered wildfire season because it typically represents the peak times atmospherically for such hazardous phenomenon. Besides the danger to propert.....»»
Over 40 missing children found in Erie County by national task force, local law enforcement
Over 40 missing children found in Erie County by national task force, local law enforcement.....»»
New venomous reptile species from the Late Triassic unearthed in Arizona
A new species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been discovered in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation in northeastern Arizona. The findings, recently published in PeerJ, shed new light on the evolution of venomous feeding st.....»»
Astronomers detect very-high-energy gamma-ray emission surrounding distant pulsar
Using the Large High-Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), an international team of astronomers have detected very-high-energy (VHE) gamma-rays around the pulsar PSR J0248+6021, which may be the pulsar's halo or a pulsar wind nebula. The finding.....»»
TSMC to Focus on AI Chips as it Expands European Operations
Earlier on, TSMC pledged more than $65 billion towards the creation of three plants in Arizona. The post TSMC to Focus on AI Chips as it Expands European Operations appeared first on Phandroid. With more and more software companies and man.....»»
LIGO team enhances gravitational wave detection with squeezed light
A team of researchers at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), in the U.S., has developed what they describe as a squeezed light system to improve detection sensitivity......»»
SOHO spies bright comet making debut in evening sky
The ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) have captured images of the second-brightest comet to ever pass through its field of view during the spacecraft's nearly 29-year career......»»
I’ll never watch this harrowing, notorious 40-year-old movie ever again. Here’s why
I watched Threads, a BBC film depicting the devastation inflicted on regular people after a nuclear war, and it's so horrific I vowed never to see it again......»»
How did the building blocks of life arrive on Earth? Zinc fingerprints in meteorites offer clues
Researchers have used the chemical fingerprints of zinc contained in meteorites to determine the origin of volatile elements on Earth. The results suggest that without 'unmelted' asteroids, there may not have been enough of these compounds on Earth f.....»»
This 40% off 75-Inch Hisense 4K TV will steal the show at your next family gathering
Hisense When it comes to getting a new TV, there’s a mantra that many of us like to follow: bigger is better. 75-inch and over TVs usually have a price tag to match their large size, but thanks to Best Buy’s , that doesn’t have to b.....»»
Watch the big game like never before on the 98-Inch TCL QLED—now 40% off on Prime Big Deal Days
Time for a TV upgrade. The TCL 98-Inch Q65 QLED Smart TV is 40% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Get it for $1,798 during the limited-time deal......»»
Study finds it could take over 40 years to flush PFAS out of groundwater
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS, could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in North Carolina's Cumberland and Bladen counties, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The study.....»»
Scientists track and analyze lofted embers that cause spot fires
In the chaos of a wildfire, heat, wind, flames and fuel interact to produce embers that are lofted into surrounding areas, starting new spot fires and spreading destruction and property loss in California's wildland-urban interface......»»
Nvidia might double down on its controversial pricing strategy
If you thought the RTX 40 series was expensive, wait until you see what Nvidia might be serving up with the 50 series graphics cards......»»
watchTowr raises $19 million to accelerate global growth
watchTowr announced a $19 million Series A funding round led by Peak XV, formerly known as Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, with repeat participation from Prosus Ventures and Cercano Management. The company will use the funds to capture market leaders.....»»
This HOTO electric screwdriver is only $40 — perfect for DIY projects
This HOTO electric screwdriver is excellent for DYI projects, home repairs and so much more. It's also on sale for Prime Big Deal Days......»»
This hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is 40% off today — only $54
Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, this EPOMAKER hot-swappable RGB gaming keyboard is on sale for an incredibly low price. Don't miss it gamers. You'll love it......»»