Deriving the magnetopause position from wide field-of-view soft X-ray imager simulation
Imaging techniques provide essential information in astronomical and space physics studies. The soft X-ray imager (SXI) will obtain images of the Earth's magnetosphere from solar wind charge exchange emission in a global view. However, it is a challe.....»»
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
Much of what we know about plant circadian rhythms is the result of laboratory experiments where inputs such as light and temperature can be tightly controlled......»»
After months of mulling, NASA will decide on Starliner return this weekend
"The agency flight readiness review is where any formal dissents are presented and reconciled." Enlarge / A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this view of the International Space Station o.....»»
Engineers design lookalike drug nanocarrier to evade lung"s lines of defense
A drug-carrying molecule designed to cure disease by slipping past the lung's natural defenses offers new hope for people with chronic or deadly respiratory diseases, say its creators, researchers in assistant professor Liheng Cai's Soft Biomatter La.....»»
Developing innovative new display technologies to create ultrahigh-definition screens efficiently
A research team has developed a double-layer dry transfer printing technology that simultaneously transfers light-emitting and electron-transferring layers onto a substrate. This technology is expected to provide a more life-like view in augmented re.....»»
Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertising
Apple continues to dominate the global mobile device market, now securing the top position in programmatic advertising share.Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertisingApple's dominance in the global mobile device market co.....»»
Killing giant ragweed just got harder for some Wisconsin farmers
When giant ragweed takes hold in a crop field, the towering weed reduces yield and sends plumes of its famously allergy-inducing pollen into the air. There are few tools available to thwart the menace, especially for farmers growing non-GMO soybeans......»»
How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft
A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to chec.....»»
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Associate Cybersecurity Operations Officer UNICC | USA | On-site – View job details The Center aims to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions. You will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of.....»»
New view of North Star reveals spotted surface
Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details about the size and appearance of the North Star, also known as Polaris. The new research is published in The Astrophys.....»»
How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
Wide variance underscores need for a standardized approach to validation of devices. Enlarge (credit: Corey Gaskin) Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called “the.....»»
Image: Juice snaps moon en route to Earth
During the first step of humankind's first-ever lunar-Earth flyby, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission captured this stunning view of the moon......»»
Transboundary streamflow forecasting enhanced by transfer learning: A watershed moment in hydrology
A recent study is transforming the field of streamflow prediction. By harnessing the power of transfer learning, researchers have developed a model that significantly boosts the precision of daily streamflow forecasts......»»
Morphable materials: Researchers coax nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves
A view into how nanoscale building blocks can rearrange into different organized structures on command is now possible with an approach that combines an electron microscope, a small sample holder with microscopic channels, and computer simulations, a.....»»
Scientists investigate triggers of explosive volcanic eruptions in lab simulation study
Scientists at The University of Manchester have effectively simulated how bubbles grow in volcanic magma thanks to a novel pressure vessel that can mimic the eruption process in a laboratory setting......»»
x64dbg: Open-source binary debugger for Windows
x64dbg is an open-source binary debugger for Windows, designed for malware analysis and reverse engineering of executables without access to the source code. It offers a wide range of features and a plugin system, allowing you to customize and extend.....»»
Computer simulations suggest more than half of people on Earth have limited access to safe drinking water
A multi-institutional team of environmental scientists has built a computer simulation showing that more than half of all people globally have limited access to safe drinking water. The findings are published in the journal Science......»»
As the internet reaches the Brazilian Amazon, what ethical considerations must be taken for Indigenous peoples?
The internet has reached a remote Indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon, connecting it with the good—and the bad—of the world wide web......»»
Hubble rings in a new galactic view
The subject of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is situated in the Perseus Cluster, also known as Abell 426, 320 million light-years from Earth. It's a barred spiral galaxy known as MCG+07-07-072, seen here among a number of photobombing st.....»»
Q&A: Kamala Harris" hidden foe—pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women
In the span of a few short weeks, Kamala Harris has burst from the shadows of the U.S. vice presidency to the role of joyful warrior running for the most powerful political position on Earth. But even as she prepares to take on former Republican Pres.....»»
NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way
The NEOWISE spacecraft is on a course to fall out of orbit in the next few months. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Last week, NASA deco.....»»