Cosmic rays help supernovae explosions pack a bigger punch
The final stage of cataclysmic explosions of dying massive stars, called supernovae, could pack an up to six times bigger punch on the surrounding interstellar gas with the help of cosmic rays, according to a new study led by researchers at the Unive.....»»
The chemistry of milk washing, aka the secret to Ben Franklin’s favorite tipple
Bonus: a twist on the espresso martini, with peanut butter-washed vodka, coffee, and milk curd. Explore the chemistry behind making a cocktail with curdled milk, aka milk washing—like Ben Franklin's fave, milk punch. It's well-kno.....»»
Exclusive: Beats Solo4 headphones will pack USB-C, re-engineered sound, and 50 hour battery for $199
Update: We’re told May 2 is the release date for Beats Solo4 headphones. Early May sounds busy. No word on when this guy makes a come back. It’s been a few days since Apple announced new Beats Solo headphones. 2,764 days and counting to b.....»»
Wow! pack of 72 AA batteries for $13 with this flash deal
You can get 72 pieces of AmazonBasics AA batteries from Amazon's Woot for a very affordable $13 following a $10 discount. Grab them now while they're on sale......»»
Save up to $50 with this OnePlus Nord N30 Deal!
While the N30 is an entry-level device, it does pack a decent set of features for the a relatively low price tag. The post Save up to $50 with this OnePlus Nord N30 Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a relatively wall.....»»
A cosmic "speed camera" just revealed the staggering speed of neutron star jets in a world first
How fast can a neutron star drive powerful jets into space? The answer, it turns out, is about one-third the speed of light, as our team has just revealed in a new study published in Nature......»»
Food scientists show rice malt has potential to play a bigger role in beer
Rice is showing potential to play a more prominent role in beer brewing, and it helps that Arkansas produces a lot of it......»»
Mapping the best route for a spacecraft traveling beyond the sun"s sphere of influence
The heliosphere—made of solar wind, solar transients, and the interplanetary magnetic field—acts as our solar system's personal shield, protecting the planets from galactic cosmic rays. These extremely energetic particles accelerated outwards fro.....»»
AirTags start from $19 in Thursday’s best deals, very first Apple Vision Pro sale, more
Thursday’s best deals have AirTags down to just $19 each when you score a 4-pack at an all-time low. The very first chance to save on Apple Vision Pro has also arrived alongside a $400 off clearance offer on the 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro. Hit the.....»»
Want Apple AirTags? Check Out This Awesome Deal
Looking to buy an AirTag or a set of Apple’s AirTags? Well then you’ll definitely want to check out this amazing deal over on Amazon. Amazon is currently selling a 4-pack of AirTags at their best price ever. You can snag the 4-pack for $.....»»
Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit
Facebook Watch, Netflix were allegedly bigger competitors than they let on. Enlarge / A promotional image for Sorry for Your Loss, which was a Facebook Watch original scripted series. (credit: Facebook) Last April, Meta.....»»
Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity
Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little c.....»»
Daily Telescope: Peering into the remnants of an 800-year-old supernova
Incomplete explosions can leave a kind of "zombie" star. Enlarge / A composite image of SNR 1181. (credit: NASA, ESA, JPL et. al.) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and.....»»
All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs
While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways......»»
Australia battles to save last 11 wild "earless dragons"
Australia's grassland earless dragon is no bigger than a pinkie when it emerges from its shell, but the little lizard faces an enormous challenge in the years ahead: avoiding extinction......»»
Rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when biting, thus compensating for their small size
Australian rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when it comes to compensating for small size, packing much more punch into their bite than larger relatives......»»
Hubble sees new star proclaiming its presence with cosmic light show
FS Tau is a multi-star system made up of FS Tau A, the bright star-like object near the middle of the image, and FS Tau B (Haro 6-5B), the bright object to the far right that is partially obscured by a dark, vertical lane of dust. These young objects.....»»
Why bigger data sets doesn’t mean better insights
Why bigger data sets doesn’t mean better insights.....»»
Planet cannibalism is common, says cosmic "twin study"
How stable are planetary systems? Will Earth and its seven siblings always continue in their steady celestial paths, or might we one day be randomly ejected from our cosmic home?.....»»
NASA"s tiny BurstCube mission launches to study cosmic blasts
NASA's BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to study the universe's most powerful explosions, is on its way to the International Space Station......»»
Take a trip through gaming history with this charming GDC display
Come for the retro Will Wright photo, stay for the game with a pack-in harmonica. Only the most dedicated "Carmen" fans—or North Dakotan educators of a certain age—are like.....»»