Chinese astronomers investigate X-ray bursts of SGR J1935+2154
By analyzing the data from NASA's Fermi spacecraft, astronomers from the Hebei Normal University and Nanjing University in China, have investigated X-ray bursting activity of a soft gamma-ray repeater (SGR) known as SGR J1935+2154. Results of the stu.....»»
First lunar farside samples from Chang"e-6 mission analyzed
A team of Chinese scientists has studied the first lunar farside samples brought back by the Chang'e-6 mission. The findings mark a significant milestone in lunar exploration science and technical exploration capability. The study was published in Na.....»»
Canadian auto industry pushes government to ban Chinese software, hardware
Canada’s auto industry is calling on the federal government to follow the lead of its U.S. counterparts in a push to ban Chinese software and hardware used in connected vehicles on American roads......»»
‘That’s weird’: This galaxy could help astronomers understand the earliest stars
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a weird galaxy that originated just a billion years after the Big Bang......»»
U.S. car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs
Biden administration officials cast the threat of Chinese vehicles and technology as both a national-security threat that could enable espionage and an economic threat......»»
Scenes from the 2024 Automotive News Congress
Discussions addressed issues such as EV adoption, the election and the impact of Chinese automakers......»»
Tariffs, proposed software ban won"t keep Chinese automakers out forever, panel says
Tariffs and proposed rules banning Chinese-made hardware and software won't keep China-based automakers out of the North American market indefinitely, but could buy companies there time to become more competitive with them......»»
Astronomers catch a glimpse of a uniquely inflated and asymmetric exoplanet
An international group of researchers including University of Arizona astronomers, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has observed the atmosphere of a hot and uniquely inflated exoplanet. The exoplanet, which is the size of Jupiter but only a t.....»»
US to ban Chinese connected car software and hardware, citing security risks
The ban would start in model-year 2027 for software and MY2030 for hardware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US government is readying its latest measure to defend local automotive manufacturing. In May, US President.....»»
High-resolution images of the sun show how flares impact the solar atmosphere
Solar flares are a fascinating thing and have a profound effect on what astronomers refer to as "space weather." These events vary with the sun's 11-year solar cycle, releasing immense amounts of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum (from ex.....»»
U.S. proposes ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
New millisecond pulsar discovered
Using the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have observed a globular cluster known as Terzan 6. They detected a new millisecond pulsar that is likely associated with this cluster. The finding was reported in a research paper published September.....»»
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say.....»»
U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around $10,000, thanks to scalpers
Chinese smartphone vendor Huawei challenged Apple this year in an unexpected way. Huawei unveiled the world’s first commercially available tri-fold phone, the Mate XT, on … The post The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around.....»»
X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission unveils black hole and supernova remnant surroundings
The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has revealed the structure, motion and temperature of the material around a supermassive black hole and in a supernova remnant in unprecedented detail. Astronomers presented the first scientific resu.....»»
NASA"s Chandra finds galaxy cluster that crosses the streams
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found a galaxy cluster has two streams of superheated gas crossing one another. This result shows that crossing the streams may lead to the creation of new structure......»»
Astronomers just detected the biggest black hole jets ever seen—and named them Porphyrion
The largest known black hole jets, 23 million light years across, have been discovered in the distant universe. This pair of particle beams launched by a supermassive black hole is over a hundred times larger than our galaxy, the Milky Way......»»
Observers detect intraday variability of blazar 1ES 1426+42.8
Astronomers report the detection of optical intraday variability of a blazar known as 1ES 1426+42.8. The new findings, presented in a paper published in the September issue of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, could shed more light o.....»»
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions.....»»