Can JWST tell the difference between an exoEarth and an exoVenus?
As of October 2023, astronomers have discovered 5,506 exoplanets orbiting other stars. That number is growing daily, and astronomers are hoping, among other things, to find Earth-like worlds. But will we know one when we see it? How might we be able.....»»
IC Design competition: Taiwan vs China
A recent DIGITIMES Research report shows that China has more IC design companies with revenue exceeding $100 million than Taiwan. While the difference in the number of papers presented at ISSCC between the two sides was not significant until 2020, Ch.....»»
James Webb Space Telescope images challenge theories of how universe evolved
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) appears to be finding multiple galaxies that grew too massive too soon after the Big Bang, if the standard model of cosmology is to be believed......»»
JWST reveals the chemistry of disks around young stars where rocky planets form
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have taken a first look at their data that probe the chemistry of the regions of disks around young stars where rocky planets form. Already at that stage, the data reveal the disks to be chemica.....»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback kid
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
iPhone 15 Diary: Low-light video performance needs to be Apple’s next priority
There’s always been a significant difference in the low-light video and photo performance on iPhones. But a recent holiday really highlighted for me how dramatic that difference has become, especially when it comes to the telephoto lens on the iPh.....»»
Over three quarters of tech workers aren"t happy with their job
New report finds flexible working and company culture mean the difference between workers staying or quitting......»»
No, you can’t use an Apple gift card on Apple Pay
Knowing the difference between Apple Pay and Apple gift cards can be confusing. Here's what you should know before making a big mistake......»»
New evidence for the nature of matter from ancient galaxies in the early universe
Astrophysicists in Italy have shed new light on the nature of matter from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detection of galaxies from 13 billion years ago and novel state-of-the-art numerical simulations of the first galaxies. The study adds ano.....»»
JWST"s Smashing Success Shifts Focus to Astronomy"s Blind Spots
Looming gaps in astronomers’ views of the heavens could undercut the revolutionary potential of NASA’s latest, greatest space telescope.....»»
Google Flights will pay the difference on some tickets if prices drop after you book
Deciding when exactly to book a flight can be stressful and exhausting, which is why the new price guarantee feature on Google Flights deserves your … The post Google Flights will pay the difference on some tickets if prices drop after you book.....»»
JWST Sees No Atmosphere on "Earthlike" TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanet
TRAPPIST-1b is probably an airless rock, but the same may not be true for its six Earth-sized siblings.....»»
The first JWST spectrum of the GRB 221009A afterglow
Gamma-ray bursts are the most energetic and luminous events known to occur in the Universe. Short-lived flashes of gamma rays that typically last from a a tenth of a second to less than an hour, gamma-ray bursts may for a brief period of time outshin.....»»
Shod horses exhibit marked improvement in gait quality
The right pair of shoes can make all the difference. This is as true for horses as it is for people, according to new research from animal scientists and engineers from UConn......»»
For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within the high-stress, high-pressure, often socially isolated world of advanced education, graduate students e.....»»
iPhone vs Android: Two different photography and machine learning approaches
A controversy with Samsung's phone cameras has renewed the conversation surrounding computational photography, and highlights the difference between it, and Apple's approach in iOS.Apple's computational photography aims for realismIt isn't a big secr.....»»
Battle of the sexes: Men and women like different iPhone models
Although there isn't much of an age difference in Apple device ownership, men and women prefer different iPhone models. Here's how they differ.Men tend to prefer iPhone ProsApple device ownership is mainly similar across various age groups, although.....»»
First new iPhone 14 reviews try to benchmark yellow
With no other difference between the original and the new iPhone 14 models other than their color, YouTubers are trying hard to define just how yellow they are.The new Geekbench 6 has only been out for a few weeks, but maybe it's time to add an entir.....»»
Researchers capture early stages of star formation from JWST data
A team of researchers has been able to see inside faraway spiral galaxies for the first time to study how they formed and how they change over time, thanks to the powerful capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope......»»
Honoring Cecelia Feld on International Women’s Day 2023
Today is International Women’s Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can.....»»