Astronomers uncover briefest supernova-powered gamma-ray burst
Astronomers have discovered the shortest-ever gamma-ray burst (GRB) caused by the implosion of a massive star. Using the international Gemini Observatory, a program of NSF's NOIRLab, astronomers identified the cause of this 0.6-second flurry of gamma.....»»
Biggest stellar black hole to date discovered in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a large stellar mass black hole which weighs in at 33 times the mass of the sun and is located just 2,000 light-years away......»»
Hubble discovers over 1,000 new asteroids thanks to photobombing
Astronomers have used 19 years' worth of Hubble data to detect over 1,000 previously unknown asteroids in our solar system......»»
EV charging update in Google Maps includes “AI-powered” station info
The update will first roll out to cars with Google Maps built-in. Enlarge / EV charger status is coming to Google Maps. (credit: Google) Google Maps is making itself friendlier for electric vehicles. A couple of years ag.....»»
James Webb Space Telescope data pinpoint possible aurorae on a cold brown dwarf
Using new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered methane emission on a brown dwarf, an unexpected finding for such a cold and isolated world. Published in the journal Nature, the findings suggest that thi.....»»
Researchers uncover human DNA repair by nuclear metamorphosis
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging......»»
Astronomers discover the most metal-poor extreme helium star
Using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), astronomers have performed high-resolution observations of a recently detected extreme helium star designated EC 19529–4430. It turned out that EC 19529–4430 is the most metal deficient among the.....»»
Amazon launches Maestro, an AI powered playlist generator
Amazon has announced Maestro, an AI powered playlist that can help users put together songs based on their requests. The post Amazon launches Maestro, an AI powered playlist generator appeared first on Phandroid. Music streaming services l.....»»
Vercara UltraEdge offers protection against internet-based threats
Vercara launched UltraEdge, a comprehensive edge platform that includes an innovative Content Delivery Network (CDN), integrated application security, and edge compute. Powered by Edgio and supported through Vercara’s Security Operations Center (SO.....»»
Astronomers inspect open cluster Berkeley 50
Using the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), astronomers from the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, have observed a young Galactic open cluster known as Berkeley 50. Results of the observational campaign, presented April 5 on the preprint serv.....»»
Illuminating the path to hearing recovery: Structural insights into a receptor protein"s role in auditory function
Researchers have worked to uncover the mysteries surrounding a specific receptor protein associated with hearing. Professor Yunje Cho's research team from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH, Republ.....»»
Largest gamma-radiation burst ever recorded spills its secrets
Back in October of 2022, astronomers around the world were baffled and awed by the largest gamma-radiation burst we’ve ever recorded. The burst was so … The post Largest gamma-radiation burst ever recorded spills its secrets appeared first on.....»»
Most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy found
Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was spotted in data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission because it imposes an odd 'wobbling' motion on the companion sta.....»»
The brightest gamma ray burst ever seen came from a collapsing star
After a journey lasting about two billion years, photons from an extremely energetic gamma-ray burst (GRB) struck the sensors on the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope on October 9th, 2022. The GRB lasted seven min.....»»
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power
Klipsch's Onkyo-powered Flexus Core 200 is a $500 powerhouse Dolby Atmos soundbar......»»
Astronomers detect radio halo in a massive galaxy cluster
An international team of astronomers has performed radio observations of a massive galaxy cluster known as ACT-CL J0329.2-2330, which resulted in the detection of a new radio halo in this cluster. The finding was reported in a research paper publishe.....»»
Save 90% on a lifetime subscription to AI-powered piano lessons
A lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is on sale for £94.57 with the code ENJOY20. TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is on sale for £94.57 with the code ENJOY20.Dreaming of tickling the ivor.....»»
Exposing the top cloud security threats
Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
Google’s Already Lost Credibility with AI on Mobile
Does Google need to speak more clearly? The post Google’s Already Lost Credibility with AI on Mobile appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s done it again – barely even a year after the arrival of AI-powered editing feature.....»»
A supernova caused the BOAT gamma ray burst, JWST data confirms
But astronomers puzzled by the lack of signatures of expected heavy elements. Enlarge / Artist's visualization of GRB 221009A showing the narrow relativistic jets—emerging from a central black hole—that gave rise to the brig.....»»
Researchers confirm brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star
In October 2022, an international team of researchers, including Northwestern University astrophysicists, observed the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded, GRB 221009A......»»