Astronomers monitor nearby blazar Markarian 501
A team of astronomers from Switzerland and Germany has conducted a long-term multi-band photometric monitoring of a nearby blazar known as Markarian 501. The observational campaign delivered essential information regarding the blazar's variability an.....»»
Astronomers trace the origin of meteorites that have struck Earth
Astronomers trace the origin of meteorites that have struck Earth.....»»
How the Malleus maleficarum fueled the witch trial craze
Invention of printing press, influence of nearby cities created perfect conditions for social contagion. Between 1400 and 1775, a significant upsurge of witch trials swept across.....»»
Hands-on: Samsung ViewFinity S8 is a budget 4K display packed with extra features
Samsung knows how to make great displays, as evidenced by Apple contracting with them so often for products like the iPhone, iPad, and more. I’ve been testing the for the last month. Here’s what you should know about the budget-friendly monitor,.....»»
Astronomers detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins
A quasar is the extremely bright core of a galaxy that hosts an active supermassive black hole at its center. As the black hole draws in surrounding gas and dust, it blasts out an enormous amount of energy, making quasars some of the brightest object.....»»
Second exoplanet detected orbiting an early G-type star
Astronomers report the detection of a second exoplanet orbiting a G-type star known as TIC 393818343, located some 300 light years away. The newfound alien world is about three times less massive than Jupiter. The finding was detailed in a research p.....»»
Hubble captures image of a spectacular ‘stellar volcano’
Hubble has homed in on a nearby star called R Aquarii, which is throwing out material for billions of miles around it......»»
BenQ takes on Apple Studio Display with 5K 27-inch monitor and nano texture-like option
Since Apple discontinued the 27-inch 5K iMac, Mac users have had to look elsewhere for a comparable desktop experience. Apple, Samsung, and LG have been the only display makers with 27-inch 5K monitors on the market for a while. Fortunately, a fourth.....»»
If I had $1,000 to spend on a monitor, I’d buy this deal
The best gaming monitor we've seen is now at its lowest price for the year. Get it while you can......»»
Revealing the hidden universe with full-shell X-ray optics
The study of X-ray emission from astronomical objects reveals secrets about the universe at the largest and smallest spatial scales. Celestial X-rays are produced by black holes consuming nearby stars, emitted by the million-degree gas that traces th.....»»
cheap upgrade with this 32-inch Samsung gaming monitor deal
The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G51C gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate is available for an affordable $230 from Best Buy under its Samsung Savings Event......»»
This cheap 27-inch gaming monitor just got even cheaper
The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor with Full HD resolution is already cheap, but it's even more affordable right now after Samsung's $50 discount......»»
Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species......»»
Rangers lead effort to monitor Uganda"s lion population in critical stronghold
In a new study, wildlife rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority have demonstrated their ability to generate precise and reliable data on lion populations in Uganda's Nile Delta, a critical stronghold for African lions......»»
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.....»»
Hurry! Samsung slashed the price of this OLED gaming monitor by $500
The 34-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor with a 175Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time is $500 off from Samsung, but we're not sure for how long......»»
Saturn Trojan asteroid confirmed
A small international team of astronomers and astrophysicists has confirmed that asteroid 2019 UO14 is a Trojan asteroid of Saturn. The team has posted a paper describing their study of the asteroid on the arXiv preprint server......»»
Astronomers observe a strong superflare from giant star
Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) and various ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers have performed observations of a strong X-ray superflare which occurred in 2022 on a giant star known as HD 251108......»»
Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed
The Sony InZone M10S is the first OLED monitor Sony has released, and it just so happens to be the brightest, too. However, a lagging warranty hold it back......»»
Saturday Citations: All that sparkles is plastic; woke tree diversity; the gravitational basin in which we reside
This week, astronomers considered whether dark energy varies over cosmic timescales. Via neutron analysis, physicists revealed that some Early Iron Age swords were altered recently by swindlers in order to be more historically exciting. And a profess.....»»
Trek CarBack bike radar lets you know when cars are approaching
Trek takes on the Garmin Varia with its new CarBack bike radar. "Car back!" If you've ever been on a group bike ride, you've no doubt heard these two words shouted by a nearby rid.....»»