Caught speeding: Clocking the fastest-spinning brown dwarfs
Using data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, scientists have identified the three fastest-spinning brown dwarfs ever found. More massive than most planets but not quite heavy enough to ignite like stars, brown dwarfs are cosmic in-betweeners. And.....»»
What’s the fastest way to order the Apple Vision Pro? Apple explains in emails to customers
This morning, Apple sent an e-mail to customers reminding them that the pre-order for its upcoming spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro, starts next week. … The post What’s the fastest way to order the Apple Vision Pro? Apple explains in em.....»»
Researchers use spinning metasurfaces to craft compact thermal imaging system
Researchers have developed a new technology that uses meta-optical devices to perform thermal imaging. The approach provides richer information about imaged objects, which could broaden the use of thermal imaging in fields such as autonomous navigati.....»»
BLUETTI unleashes innovative SwapSolar and AC240 portable power solutions at CES
There’s no better way to start the new year off right than to equip yourself with portable power. BLUETTI is dedicated to giving you that power in every situation so you never get caught with a dead device. BLUETTI is on the scene at CES 2024 s.....»»
Viruses aren"t always harmful. Six ways they"re used in health care and pest control
We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. The 1918 flu pandemic killed around 50 million people. Smallpox claimed 30% of those who caught it, and survivors were often scarred and blinded. More rece.....»»
Deadly storms buffet US, leave hundreds of thousands without power
Severe weather battered the United States Tuesday, spinning off tornadoes and reportedly killing three people in the South as high winds and blizzards buffeted the North and hundreds of thousands lost power......»»
Webb finds signs of possible aurorae on isolated brown dwarf
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found a brown dwarf (an object more massive than Jupiter but smaller than a star) with infrared emission from methane, likely due to energy in its upper atmosphere. This is an unexpected discov.....»»
Educational reform should embrace learners" diversity, study finds
Educational reform should embrace learners' diversity, provide equitable access to foster attendance and promote student interest in learning through child-centered teaching, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Lou.....»»
Scientists examine how friction forces propel development in a marine organism
As the potter works the spinning wheel, the friction between their hands and the soft clay helps them shape it into all kinds of forms and creations. In a fascinating parallel, sea squirt oocytes (immature egg cells) harness friction within various c.....»»
OWC"s ThunderBlade X8 SSD delivers unmatched performance for Apple Silicon
Other World Computing has announced the launch of the new ThunderBlade X8 solid-state drive with better RAID 5 performance and more capacity.OWC ThunderbladeThe device is touted as the fastest shuttle and edit RAID SSD, specifically engineered for cr.....»»
Senators urge Tesla, other automakers to stay neutral in UAW organizing
The letter, signed by Democrats Gary Peters, Ron Wyden, Dick Durbin, Patty Murray, Sherrod Brown, and others, went to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several other top auto executives......»»
Apple pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 after locking up iPhones for some users
Apple has pulled the troublesome iOS 17.3 Beta 2 after reports that some iPhone models are getting caught in a boot loop due to the update.iOS 17.3 Beta 2 reportedly bricking iPhones for some users On Wednesday, Apple issued the second generation for.....»»
Deepwater predicts Apple acquisition of Peloton
Deepwater Asset Management last week announced their 2024 predictions, and out of the 13 items included, one that caught our attention was the prediction that Apple would acquire Peloton. Head below for more details. more….....»»
Microbial awakening restructures high-latitude food webs as permafrost thaws
Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place in the world. And when temperatures rise in the state's interior—a vast high-latitude region spanning 113 million acres—permafrost ther.....»»
Midjourney caught in AI Ethics Scandal
Midjourney caught in AI Ethics Scandal.....»»
T-Mobile is cracking down on spam messages by issuing fines
T-Mobile will soon start to fine third-party messaging vendors if they are caught sending spam messages. The post T-Mobile is cracking down on spam messages by issuing fines appeared first on Phandroid. We’re sure that everyone at some p.....»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (January 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include Saltburn, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Jackie Brown, Stardust, Asteroid City, A Good Person, and more......»»
Here are some of the wildest things caught on doorbell cameras in 2023
Here are some of the wildest things caught on doorbell cameras in 2023.....»»
I collect marsupial scat—and a crack team of volunteers across Australia helps me out
I thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a very tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise......»»
How to protect yourself from QR code scams
If you scan a bogus QR code and go to the linked site, you can be fooled into giving up passwords and sensitive date. Here's how to spot and protect yourself from fake QR codes.Scanning a QR code with an iPhoneFraudsters have been caught before selli.....»»
Toyota vows reform after affiliate Daihatsu caught in safety scandal
A safety investigation found issues involving 64 models, including almost two dozen sold under Toyota's brand......»»