Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation
Sometimes astronomers come across objects in the sky that we can't easily explain. In our new research, published in Science, we report such a discovery, which is likely to spark discussion and speculation......»»
Work is underway on NASA"s next-generation asteroid hunter
The mirrors for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope are being installed and aligned, and work on other spacecraft components is accelerating......»»
Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds
Scientists have discovered that ocean waves may become far more extreme and complex than previously imagined......»»
Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report
Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial support, according to a new.....»»
Walking the trees: Researchers trace how First Nations groups moved bunya pine and black bean trees
For millennia, Indigenous knowledge holders have passed down lore to the next generation. Much lore describes the relationships between people and Country, including custodial responsibilities to care for other species as kin......»»
How to prepare for a stormy "supercharged" September
The effects of climate change have become an ominous presence in our lives, and the dramatic media monikers that accompany them—bomb cyclones, atmospheric rivers, thundersnow, black swan events, heat domes, polar vortexes—sound almost biblical......»»
Why Early Prostate Cancer Screening Matters for Black Men
According to the American Cancer Society, Black men are about 70 percent more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to die from the disease......»»
NASA Scientists "Howl in Terror" as They Discovered Disastrous Flaw in $5 Billion Spacecraft About to Launch
NASA Scientists "Howl in Terror" as They Discovered Disastrous Flaw in $5 Billion Spacecraft About to Launch.....»»
Three ways the Apple Watch Ultra 2 just got better
There’s no Apple Watch Ultra 3 yet, with the gorgeous satin black finish the only hardware change to the Ultra 2. But Apple’s upgrading its Ultra line through software, with three new Apple Watch Ultra 2 features in watchOS 11. Here’s how the U.....»»
A man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport
A man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport.....»»
Highly-sensitive beaks could help albatrosses and penguins find their food
Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds......»»
Lord Kelvin: How the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world
"What got you into astrophysics?" It's a question I'm often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing to my early passion for exploring the biggest questions about our universe. Well, along with seeing Star Wars at an impressionable age......»»
Black hole pairs may unveil new particles
In a paper published in Physical Review Letters this week, physicists from Amsterdam and Copenhagen argue that close observations of merging black hole pairs may unveil information about potential new particles. The research combines several new disc.....»»
Hubble finds more black holes than expected in the early universe
With the help of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of researchers led by scientists in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University has found more black holes in the early universe than has previously been reported. The new.....»»
An oddball sports movie will unite a Dune 2 actor, a former MCU star, and a rapper in 2025
Tyler, the Creator will make his feature film debut in Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie's upcoming A24 movie starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow......»»
5 games we want to see running on PS5 Pro: Black Myth, Stellar Blade, and more
From Black Myth: Wukong to Stellar Blade, there are many games that could benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements......»»
10 years ago, this action thriller unleashed an evil Captain America on an unsuspecting audience
10 years ago, this clever action thriller showcased the dark side of American heroism and solidified the star qualities of its two lead actors......»»
Scientists discover nonstomatal control of water loss in critical crops
Scientists have discovered that certain plants can survive stressful, dry conditions by controlling water loss through their leaves without relying on their usual mechanism—tiny pores known as stomata......»»
This Stormtrooper-themed electric shaver is only $100 today normally $150
Love Star Wars? You need to check out this Panasonic Stormtrooper-themed wet-dry electric razor. It's pretty rad......»»
Paleontologists find omnivorous ancestor of the giant panda, revealing it was not always just a bamboo eater
The Hammerschmiede fossil site in southern Germany has yielded finds from about 11.5 million years ago that have rewritten evolutionary history. The sole species of bear discovered to date at the site was a relative of the giant panda. Its diet, howe.....»»
Tunable nonlinear Hall effect observed at room temperature in tellurium
A research team has discovered significant nonlinear Hall and wireless rectification effects at room temperature in elemental semiconductor tellurium (Te). Their research is published in Nature Communications......»»