Bennu asteroid samples unveiled
In a discreet vacuumed-packed container inside a FedEx box lies a piece of ancient history; extremely ancient history......»»
Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on formation of today"s Antarctic ice sheet
In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The "eternal" ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its fo.....»»
Experimental bermudagrasses show varied drought response
In a new study, researchers at Oklahoma State University have unveiled significant variations in drought response among advanced turf-type Bermudagrass experimental genotypes. The study aimed to evaluate the drought tolerance of various Bermudagrass.....»»
Scholars review lunar crater chronology and impact flux
Scholars reviewed the existing anchor points and construction history of lunar crater chronology. Before the return of lunar samples, the stratification of the near side of the moon was based on remote sensing data from ground-based telescopes and lu.....»»
High-altitude cave used by Tibetan Buddhists yields a Denisovan fossil
Cave deposits yield bones of sheep, yaks, carnivores, and birds that were butchered. Enlarge / The Baishiya Karst Cave, where the recently analyzed samples were obtained. (credit: Dongju Zhang’s group (Lanzhou University)).....»»
Unleashing the potential of high-spin polymers for next-gen optoelectronics and spintronics
The study of open-shell molecules, particularly those with high-spin ground states, has unveiled significant potential in organic electronics and magnetism. These molecules, characterized by unpaired electrons, exhibit unique properties such as long.....»»
Google Gemini could come to the iPhone this fall
According to a new report, it seems that Google Gemini could debut in the iPhone this fall alongside OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The post Google Gemini could come to the iPhone this fall appeared first on Phandroid. When Apple unveiled iOS 18 at W.....»»
NASA"s planetary radar tracks two large asteroid close approaches
The Deep Space Network's Goldstone planetary radar had a busy few days observing asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 as they safely passed Earth......»»
Acer has 3 new OLED gaming monitors, including one with a 480Hz refresh rate
Acer just unveiled several new monitors during Computex 2024, with some thrilling OLEDs thrown into the mix......»»
AR laptop ‘Spacetop G1’ now available for pre-order – but is this really the future?
Sightful, nana, unveiled a new product last year called Spacetop G1, which is described as an “AR laptop.” That’s because the device consists of lightweight AR glasses combined with a laptop computer that has a keyboard and trackpad. Spacetop G.....»»
Virtual flying lessons for Hera asteroid mission
As ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defense goes through pre-flight testing, the system that will steer it around its target binary asteroid system is also undergoing its final checks for space......»»
New wind speed sensor uses minimal power for advanced weather tracking
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering breeze wake-up anemometer (B-WA), employing a rolling-bearing triboelectric nanogenerator (RB-TENG) that provides a new strategy for low-energy consumption environmental monitoring. The ability of the B-WA to op.....»»
I desperately want one of Hyte’s adorable new PC cases
Hyte has just unveiled a much-anticipated new version of its most successful case, but it's the new color options that really steal the show......»»
This enormous liquid cooler is truly next-level
Hyte just unveiled a few new cooling solutions at Computex 2024, including a massive 360mm cooler that should live up to its name......»»
The Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is Certainly Something Else
Nothing adds a bit more color to its budget smartphone. The post The Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is Certainly Something Else appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a couple of months now since Nothing first unveiled the budget-f.....»»
Dashlane Nudges reduces the risk of credential theft
Dashlane unveiled Dashlane Nudges, a new automated tool to empower admins to proactively create a more security-conscious workforce and drive better credential security behavior across their organization, reducing the risk of credential theft. Compro.....»»
New approach enhances accelerator"s capability to uncover clues from supernovae in lunar dust
Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) have significantly enhanced the method of detecting iron-60 (60Fe), a rare isotope found in lunar samples, using the HI-13 tandem accelerator. This achievement paves the way for detecting 60F.....»»
Mystery of "slow" solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the "slow" solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft's first close journey to the sun......»»
Could Martian atmospheric samples teach us more about the red planet than surface samples?
NASA is actively working to return surface samples from Mars in the next few years, which they hope will help us better understand whether ancient life once existed on the red planet's surface billions of years ago. But what about atmospheric samples.....»»
OLED iPad mini in the works, for launch in early 2026 – report
A new supply-chain report suggests that we can expect Apple to release an OLED iPad mini in 2026, and that the iPad Air will also be upgraded to OLED within the same timeframe. It says that Samsung has already started developing samples of display.....»»
Why the Psyche spacecraft’s futuristic electric thrusters glow blue
NASA's Psyche mission is on its way to visit a metal asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, and it recently kicked on its new blue-glowing electric thrusters......»»