Aurora records reveal shortened solar cycle during Maunder minimum
Sunspots change in number depending on how much magnetic activity the solar dynamo generates. But there's not total chaos: These changes occur in a cycle, which lasts about 11 years on average. The sun also experiences extended periods of low activit.....»»
Researchers reveal quantum advantage that could advance future sensing devices
Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have taken a major step forward in using quantum mechanics to enhance sensing devices, a new advancement that could be used in a wide range of areas, including materials charac.....»»
Hurricane Milton’s Rain and Tornadoes in Florida Broke Records
Never-before-seen rainfall, record-breaking tornado outbreaks and wild wind acceleration defined Hurricane Milton.....»»
Hidden Patterns in Folk Songs Reveal How Music Evolved
Songs and speech across cultures suggest music developed similar features around the world.....»»
Solar max has arrived! Here’s how and where to see the Northern Lights
Solar max has arrived! Here’s how and where to see the Northern Lights.....»»
Trace gas measurements could advance carbon cycle predictions
A novel method for estimating the rate of photosynthesis from land plants reveals that satellite observations—the current gold standard for quantifying terrestrial carbon uptake—underestimate this important metric, a result that could inform and.....»»
EarthCARE synergy reveals power of clouds and aerosols
With the initial images from each of the instruments aboard ESA's EarthCARE satellite now in hand, it's time to reveal how these four advanced sensors work in synergy to measure exactly how clouds and aerosols influence the heating and cooling of our.....»»
The new iPad mini 7 is a surprisingly small update – why is that?
Yesterday saw the announcement of the new iPad mini 7, and the biggest news here is that, three years after the launch of its predecessor, it’s not much of an upgrade. It feels like Apple did pretty much the minimum necessary here, which include.....»»
ByteDance knew kids could get addicted to TikTok in 35 mins, and harmed their development
Accidentally released TikTok documents reveal that the company knows the app is addictive to children, and damaging to their mental and social development. The documents also show developer ByteDance knew that screen-time tools it introduced would.....»»
Our favorite pre-built gaming desktop is $700 off today
The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop is usually $3,200, a number that can be hard to stomach......»»
Sun reaches maximum phase in 11-year solar cycle
In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the sun has reached its solar maximum period, whic.....»»
Solar storms are like buses: You wait 20 years for one, and then two come at once
This week across much of the world, including the UK, the majestic aurora borealis (Northern Lights) was once again visible to us......»»
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday......»»
Novel photocatalyst achieves 98% degradation efficiency of BPA under visible light
Photocatalysts can effectively utilize solar energy to degrade organic pollutants, presenting significant application potential in water treatment. However, the ultrafast recombination of photogenerated carriers has severely limited the performance o.....»»
Roku makes monitoring security cameras a little easier
Roku is updating its software for better notifications with its smart-home cameras, and it'll cycle thought them as motion is detected......»»
Nothing’s next phone is the result of an unusual collaboration
Nothing is about to reveal a special version of the Phone 2a, which has been imagined and designed with the help of the brand's community......»»
Red clover seed oil rich in bioactive compounds, study finds
A research team has identified a wealth of bioactive compounds in red clover (Trifolium pratense) seeds and their oil, positioning them as a promising source for functional ingredients in food and health care products. Researchers reveal that red clo.....»»
Joe Locke spills all about his shocking character reveal in Agatha All Along
Last week's explosive episode of Agatha All Along revealed the identity of Joe Locke's character. The actor can now talk about the stunning revelation......»»
Self-driving tech companies take a hard look at their own blind spots
Self-driving tech companies like Gatik and Aurora are seeking safety audits and assessments, in part because the industry lacks agreed-upon best practices and risk thresholds......»»
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......»»
Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? An imposing NASA probe is due to lift off on Monday on a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to take the first detailed step toward finding out......»»