Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope produces its first magnetic field maps of the sun"s corona
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's most powerful solar telescope, operated by the NSF National Solar Observatory (NSO), achieved a major breakthrough in solar physics by successfully producing its first detailed maps of the sun's coron.....»»
Latest space station science reveals news for astronaut health and telescope longevity
Recent findings from the International Space Station address wound healing, fine motor control in space, and radiation resistance by the station's Glowbug gamma-ray telescope......»»
Scientists discover all-optical nuclear magnetic resonance analog with quantum fluids of light
Researchers from Skoltech, the University of Warsaw, and the University of Iceland have demonstrated that by optical means it is possible to excite and stir an exciton-polariton condensate, which emits a linearly polarized light with a polarization a.....»»
Final Venus flyby for NASA"s Parker Solar Probe queues closest sun pass
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus's surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's trajectory into its final orbital configuration, bringin.....»»
Portal to the past: Geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth"s carbon cycle
If Earth's history were a calendar year, humans would not appear until the last few minutes before midnight on Dec. 31. During the Proterozoic Eon—2.5 billion years to 543 million years ago—the sun was still a young star, much dimmer than today,.....»»
Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary
To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps......»»
These MAXTOP portable microphones let you record anywhere — over 40% off
Have your own podcast or need to interview subjects in the field? These MAXTOP portable microphones are ideal with noise cancelation and plug-and-play support......»»
Advanced AI techniques enhance crop leaf disease detection in tropical agriculture
Researchers have made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence by applying deep learning techniques to automate the detection and classification of crop leaf diseases......»»
Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois.....»»
Revealing the superconducting limit of twisted bilayer graphene
Graphene is a simple material containing only a single layer of carbon atoms, but when two sheets of it are stacked together and offset at a slight angle, this twisted bilayer material produces numerous intriguing effects, notably superconductivity......»»
Observations detect hundreds of possible supergiant stars in two nearby galaxies
Using the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST), Chinese astronomers have identified nearly 300 candidate supergiant stars in the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies. The finding was reported in a research paper published O.....»»
Advances in nanostructure fabrication: Laser direct writing on Au nanofilm
A research team led by Xuesong Mei and Jianlei Cui from Xi'an Jiaotong University has made significant progress in the field of nanotechnology. They have successfully achieved the direct writing of nanostructures on Au nano-film using a nanosecond-la.....»»
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don"t reach
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don"t reach.....»»
Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone on way toward 2025 commercialization
Aptera just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV......»»
Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed
Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed.....»»
Massive fire damaged steel beams, deck on Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over Ohio River
Massive fire damaged steel beams, deck on Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over Ohio River.....»»
Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone towards 2025 commercialization
Aptera just completed a successful test drive of 'PI-2', the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV......»»
How Superman Helped Launch the Hubble Space Telescope
Long before it orbited Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope starred in a famous Superman comic.....»»
Bats use echolocation to make mental maps for navigation
Despite only working over short distances, echolocation is enough to get bats home. Many species of bats use echolocation to avoid obstacles like tree branches and hunt small inse.....»»
Decoding the body language of politicians: Beware of misleading analyses
Body language experts have been having a field day since the U.S. presidential debate. They want us to believe that it's possible to tell what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are thinking, but not saying, just by looking at their body and facial movem.....»»
Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
When Robert Mbendera started out as a small-scale dairy farmer in rural Malawi 20 years ago, milking the one cow he owned was an arduous, time-consuming process......»»