Astrophysicists unveil new phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars
Scientists have revealed why some white dwarfs mysteriously stop cooling—changing ideas on just how old stars really are and what happens to them when they die......»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (September 2024)
This September, Apple TV+ adds even more stars, highlighted by George Clooney and Brad Pitt in Wolfs and the return of Gary Oldman in Slow Horses......»»
Hollywood will need permission to make AI deepfakes of long-gone stars
California Senate passes bill requiring permission to recreate deceased performers with AI......»»
Supercomputer simulations provide new insights into calcium-48"s controversial nuclear magnetic excitation
The world's most powerful supercomputer is helping resolve conflicting research results that have puzzled scientists for more than a decade, which could also shine new light inside collapsing stars......»»
Study: Giant ultrafast dichroism and birefringence with active nonlocal metasurfaces
The fine and efficient control of the properties of light at ultrafast speed down to the picosecond timescale is a challenging task, crucial for many scientific applications and technologies. For instance, in free-space optical links, manipulating on.....»»
AirPods 4 coming next week: Here’s what to expect
Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should kno.....»»
3 underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in September
Check out these three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in September 2024 that feature such stars as Jamie Dornan and Kate Beckinsale......»»
Researchers say 40% of UK seabird species are in trouble—bird flu, climate change, overfishing to blame
A visit to a seabird colony in summer is an assault on the senses. First there's the noise, then the overwhelming ammonia smell that stains the memory, and then the swirl of color and activity on the white-washed cliffs......»»
How vegetation could impact the climate of exoplanets
The term "habitable zone" is a broad definition that serves a purpose in our age of exoplanet discovery. But the more we learn about exoplanets, the more we need a more nuanced definition of habitable......»»
Double-peaked supernovae offer clues to pre-supernova outbursts
New research helps in understanding the evolution and final stages of massive stars, the role of binary interactions, and the mechanisms behind mass loss, which ultimately affect the properties of the resulting supernova and its remnant. This work al.....»»
Hillside erosion worsening in California due to wildfires and intense rain
Over the last three decades, California has seen increasing erosion after major wildfires—a phenomenon that not only endangers water resources and ecosystems, but is also likely to worsen with climate change, according to researchers......»»
A celebrity "Russian spy" whale spotted with harness found dead in Norwegian waters
A white beluga whale named "Hvaldimir," first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead......»»
Data from space probes show that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind
By studying data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the ESA Solar Orbiter, an international team of astrophysicists has found that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind......»»
Hubble zooms into the rosy tendrils of Andromeda
Clusters of stars set the interstellar medium ablaze in the Andromeda galaxy about 2.5 million light-years away. Also known as M31, Andromeda is the Milky Way's closest major galaxy. It measures approximately 152,000 light-years across and, with almo.....»»
5 great comedy movies to stream this Labor Day weekend
White Chicks and Vacation are just some of the great comedies you can stream this Labor Day weekend......»»
Study reveals distinct roles of H3K27me3 and H3K36me3 in winter wheat vernalization
Vernalization is the phenomenon whereby plants require prolonged exposure to low temperatures to flower. This ensures that overwintering plants undergo reproductive growth under suitable light and temperature conditions, thereby securing yield......»»
Hubble observes an oddly organized satellite galaxy
Andromeda III is one of at least 13 dwarf satellite galaxies in orbit around the Andromeda galaxy, or Messier 31, the Milky Way's closest grand spiral galactic neighbor. Andromeda III is a faint, spheroidal collection of old, reddish stars that appea.....»»
Shedding light on the mechanism of yeast DNA repair
DNA damage is a cellular phenomenon that introduces structural abnormalities in double-stranded DNA. External factors, such as radiation or chemical agents, as well as internal factors, such as blocked DNA replication, can generate double-strand brea.....»»
Hubble traces star formation in nearby nebula NGC 261
NGC 261 blooms a brilliant ruby red against a myriad of stars in this new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on Sept. 5, 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, this nebula is located in one of the Milky Way's closest galactic com.....»»
Repairing your broken Pixel 9 Pro XL could be quite challenging
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the best smartphones available today. But is it easy to repair?.....»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»