Corrected sunspot records show the Maunder minimum did not end abruptly
How accurate are past records of sunspots? In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of multinational researchers examined the historical record and found that after the unusual period of almost no sunspots, a period called the Ma.....»»
Is Batman: Caped Crusader better than Batman: The Animated Series?
Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Bruce Timm returns with Caped Crusader, but how does it compare to the much-beloved DCAU show?.....»»
Archaeologists conduct first "space excavation" on ISS and discover surprising quirks of zero-G life
New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs......»»
Echo Spot vs. Echo Show 8: Which is best for your smart home?
The Echo Show 8 offers a larger screen and a webcam, but it's also more expensive than the affordable Echo Spot. Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
The best movie and show trailers of the week of August 9
What's coming up next in film and television? Stay on top of the latest previews with our look at the best movie & show trailers......»»
The best movie & show trailers of the week of August 9
What's coming up next in film and television? Stay on top of the latest previews with our look at the best movie & show trailers......»»
California zoo throws a show to welcome back Chinese pandas
California pulled out all the stops Thursday to welcome the arrival of two new giant pandas from China, the first to be sent by Beijing to the United States in 21 years......»»
You may be a victim in one of the worst data breaches in history
Sensitive data such as social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and more leaked in the biggest data breach in history affects 2.9 billion records......»»
String of record hot months came to an end in July
July had the two hottest days recorded but fell 0.04° Celsius short of last year. Enlarge / Absolute temperatures show how similar July 2023 and 2024 were. (credit: C3S/ECMWF) The past several years have been absolu.....»»
Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X
Global Alliance for Responsible Media disputes X lawsuit but stops operations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) An advertising industry initiative targeted by an Elon Musk lawsuit is "discontinuing" its activ.....»»
A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways
After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month—just barely. The European climate agency Copernicus said Thursday that July 2024's average heat just missed surpassing July of last year. Wh.....»»
Researchers show nanovoids improve material performance
Voids or pores have usually been viewed as fatal flaws that severely degrade a material's mechanical performance and should be eliminated in manufacturing......»»
Michelle Pfeiffer cast in Yellowstone spinoff, show’s official title revealed
After months of speculation, it's now official. Michelle Pfeiffer will star in and executive produce the Yellowstone spinoff......»»
Saturday Night trailer depicts the chaos of SNL’s first show
Relive the chaos leading up to SNL's first show in the first trailer for Jason Reitman's upcoming movie, Saturday Night......»»
10 years ago, this disaster movie delivered as much summer fun as Twisters
Twisters is breaking box office records in 2024, but this similar disaster movie about a deadly storm made some waves 10 years ago as a late summer hit......»»
Why is this unusual mystery one of Netflix’s most popular shows right now?
This six-episode murder mystery starring a cast of largely unknown actors is Netflix's most popular show right now. Is it worth streaming?.....»»
More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women's bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbor harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault......»»
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Earth's string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Niño climate pattern ebbed, the European climate agency Copernicus announced Wednesday......»»
2024 "increasingly likely" to be warmest on record: EU monitor
It is "increasingly likely" 2024 will be the hottest year on record, despite July ending a 13-month streak of monthly temperature records, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday......»»
Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted
Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, undetected bird flu infections in a new study.....»»
Statistical models show individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes in air pollution, which can vary between individuals, according to a study published August 7, 2024 in the open-a.....»»