Astronomers find dozens of massive stars fleeing the Milky Way
The Milky Way can't hold onto all of its stars. Some of them get ejected into intergalactic space and spend their lives on an uncertain journey. A team of astronomers took a closer look at the most massive of these runaway stars to see what they coul.....»»
Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one m.....»»
A rare Venus solar transit helps unravel exoplanet atmospheres
In the next decade, researchers will start probing the atmosphere of planets as small as Earth and Venus orbiting nearby stars. But although these two solar system planets are similar in size and bulk density—so that some call them "twins"—their.....»»
Bitcoin hits $100,000
Trump-fueled crypto rally rages on as bitcoin hits new high. Late Wednesday, bitcoin hit $100,000—a major milestone for the cryptocurrency, which has been experiencing a massive.....»»
MeerKAT confirms the gravitational wave background of the universe in record time
The universe is a turbulent place. Stars are exploding, neutron stars collide, and supermassive black holes are merging. All of these things and many more create gravitational waves. As a result, the cosmos is filled with a rippling sea of gravitatio.....»»
AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wells
Undocumented orphaned wells pose hazards to both the environment and the climate. Scientists are building modern tools to help locate, assess, and pave the way for ultimately plugging these forgotten relics......»»
These are my favorite Find My accessories this holiday season
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great holiday gifts this year across all kinds of different form factors. What’s a better gift than giving someone a way to keep trac.....»»
Stellantis denies hiring Apple"s Luca Maestri to solve its massive problems
Netherlands car firm Stellantis may be best known for buying Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, but it says it is definitely not buying ex-Apple CFO Luca Maestri.Luca Maestri — image credit: AppleStellantis cars waited until its shares rose before den.....»»
Trump nominates Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator
"We will never again lose our ability to journey to the stars and never settle for second place." President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has selected Jared Isaacman,.....»»
Astronomers close to solving mystery of how universe"s giant galaxies formed
Astronomers say they are close to solving an intergalactic mystery about the creation of the universe's biggest galaxies which has puzzled experts for decades......»»
Webb finds new galaxies in Spiderweb protocluster field
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have found new galaxies in the Spiderweb protocluster. Their characteristics shed light on the growth of galaxies in these large cosmic cities, with the finding t.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center
The country's most iconic Christmas tree will light up the New York City sky. Find out how to watch the 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center......»»
Large radio jet discovered in quasar J1601+3102
An international team of astronomers has observed an extremely radio-loud quasar known as J1601+3102. As a result, they found that the quasar hosts a large extended radio jet. The discovery is reported in a research paper published Nov. 25 on the arX.....»»
The Recruit season 2: Netflix reveals streaming date, first photos for spy show
The Recruit, one of Netflix's most popular spy shows, returns in 2025. Find out the streaming date for The Recruit season 2 and view the first photos......»»
Spotify Wrapped 2024: how to find your stats and the new Creator Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and it adds an AI podcast to tell you what you've listened to in 2024......»»
Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth"s climate in the long term, research finds
Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the Earth's climate, according to a study by UCL researchers......»»
Your 2024 Apple Books year in review is now available, plus best of picks
2024 is almost over, and Apple Books is ready to celebrate the year in publishing. Last year’s new ‘Year in Review’ feature is back again for Books users, launching today. You’ll also find editorial lists in the Books app for best books and a.....»»
JBL’s Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar is a Dolby Atmos bargain this Cyber Week
With a massive 50% discount, this JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar is perfect for small-to-medium-sized rooms......»»
One of my favorite smart rings is a must-buy thanks to Cyber Week
The RingConn Smart Ring Gen 1 is an incredible smart ring, and it's received a massive discount for Cyber Week. Here's why it's a must-buy......»»
Snowfall in the Alps is a third less than a hundred years ago, meteorologists find
From 23% less in the northern Alps to a decrease of almost 50% on the southwestern slopes: Between 1920 and 2020, snowfall across the entirety of the Alps has decreased on average by a significant 34%. The results come from a study coordinated by Eur.....»»
Critics, not fans, perpetuate the failed second album myth, study shows
After a debut hit, many bands often find their follow-up album panned: further evidence of the curse of the "sophomore slump," critics say......»»