DART had a surprising impact on its target, according to recent observations
After NASA's DART mission slammed into asteroid Dimorphous in September 2022, scientists determined the impact caused tons of rock to be ejected from the small asteroid's surface. But more importantly, DART's impact altered Dimorphos' orbital period,.....»»
Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida"s Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads......»»
Warming temperatures impact immune performance of wild monkeys, study shows
The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys seem to be particularly vulnerable to heat, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Novel quantum computing algorithm enhances single-cell analysis
A new quantum algorithm developed by University of Georgia statisticians addresses one of the most complex challenges in single-cell analysis, signaling significant impact in both the fields of computational biology and quantum computing......»»
A more accurate indicator for measuring the visibility of scientific journals
Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Universidad de León (ULE) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have developed an indicator that is more robust, clear and fair than "impact factor," which has been widely used fo.....»»
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Persona 5
This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the small, unexpected ways that video games can make a big impact on someone's life......»»
iPad mini 7 proves Apple’s silicon strength in a surprising way, here’s how
Apple silicon has led to significant advancements on the Mac, including the recent M4 models. But some of the best evidence for Apple’s advantages in silicon is found in a surprising and unconventional place: the iPad mini 7. more….....»»
Windows 11 remains the driver of growth in PCs, not AI
As of now, AI-integrated notebooks have had a limited impact on the overall market.....»»
Webb observations explore the Westerlund 1 star cluster
An international team of astronomers has employed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe a supermassive Galactic open cluster known as Westerlund 1. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published Nov. 20 on the arXiv.....»»
TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more….....»»
This iPhone 17 Pro design leak is one of the most surprising yet
The iPhone 17 Pro series could ditch titanium and return to an aluminum chassis, alongside several other surprising design changes......»»
Observations detect the lowest mass ratio contact binary to date
Astronomers from China and South Korea report the detection of a contact binary system with an extremely low mass ratio of only 0.0356. The newfound system, which received the designation TYC 3801-1529-1, is therefore the lowest mass ratio contact bi.....»»
Researchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria
In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science on Nov. 25, a research team reported the development of an innovative intelligent light-guided biohybrid system, the CTPA/siCSF1R system, to target tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), thus enabli.....»»
New mechanism in bacterial DNA enzyme opens pathways for antibiotic development
Researchers from Durham University, Jagiellonian University (Poland) and the John Innes Center have achieved a breakthrough in understanding DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target. This enzyme, present in bacteria but absent i.....»»
X-ray diffraction enables measurement of in-situ ablation depth in aluminum
When laser energy is deposited in a target material, numerous complex processes take place at length and time scales that are too small to visually observe. To study and ultimately fine-tune such processes, researchers look to computer modeling. Howe.....»»
Astronomers measure cosmic electrons at the highest energies to date
Five telescopes of the H.E.S.S.-collaboration in Namibia are used to study cosmic radiation, especially gamma radiation. With data from 10 years of observations, researchers have now been able to detect cosmic electrons and positrons with an unpreced.....»»
Family matters: Living near relatives makes us heroic and harsh
Many of us will soak in the merriment and drama that family gatherings bring during Thanksgiving. But beyond the Thanksgiving dinner table, new research suggests that living and being around family more often affects our psychology in some surprising.....»»
Unusual supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
An international team of researchers has made new observations of an unusual supernova, finding the most metal-poor stellar explosion ever observed......»»
WEAVE spectrograph uncovers dual nature of galaxy shock
Using the set of first-light observations from the new William Herschel Telescope Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (WEAVE) wide-field spectrograph, a team of more than 50 astronomers, led by Dr. Marina Arnaudova at the University of Hertfordshire, has.....»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»