Distant blazar discovery supports rapid black hole formation in the early universe
Astronomers have discovered an important piece of the puzzle of how supermassive black holes were able to grow so quickly in the early universe: a special kind of active galactic nucleus so distant that its light has taken more than 12.9 billion year.....»»
The "donut effect" persists: Major US cities may never again look like they did before the pandemic
What is the shelf life of a freshly baked donut? Two days, tops. But when it comes to an entirely different kind of donut—one that Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom described early in the pandemic when he measured the exodus of people from city cen.....»»
Researchers find a way to make 3D printed pea gels hold their shape better, strengthening potential for use as food
Using plasma, the stuff of the universe, University of Alberta researchers have improved the 3D printability of a valuable plant protein for use in food. The study is published in the journal Food Bioscience......»»
Researcher surfaces widespread disparities: "Black students are punished more"
Every year, millions of students are suspended, expelled, and punished. The American Academy of Pediatricians recently warned that these exclusionary punishments can be incredibly harmful. But are students of certain backgrounds experiencing the harm.....»»
Countdown to an ice-free Arctic: Research warns of accelerated timelines
The first summer on record that melts practically all of the Arctic's sea ice, an ominous milestone for the planet, could occur as early as 2027......»»
New map of the universe uses gravitational waves to reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structure
An international study led by astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology has created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date......»»
Intel’s CEO hasn’t turned the company around, and now he’s no longer CEO
Gelsinger rejoined Intel as CEO in early 2021 after a previous 30-year stint. In a surprise move, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as head of the company after less than f.....»»
Falcon 9 reaches a flight rate 30 times higher than shuttle at 1/100th the cost
The Falcon 9 rocket is truly delivering on the promise of rapid, reusable launch. SpaceX recently hit some notable milestones with its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, and even in the f.....»»
Sony just released the first 8 minutes of Kraven the Hunter
The studio hopes to bolster its Spider-Man Universe with much-delayed film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Sony Picture's Kraven the Hunter explores origins of tit.....»»
Evidence of primordial black holes may be hiding in planets, or even everyday objects here on Earth
Imagine the formation of a black hole and you'll probably envision a massive star running out of fuel and collapsing in on itself. Yet the chaotic conditions of the early universe may have also allowed many small black holes to form long before the f.....»»
Novel organoid mimics all three key cell types of pancreas to offer a view of early fetal development
Researchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new organoid that mimics the human fetal pancreas, offering a clearer view of its early development. The researchers were able to recreate a com.....»»
School segregation widens racial achievement gaps among Black, white and Hispanic students
New sociological research finds that school segregation continues to widen racial achievement gaps among Black, Hispanic, and white students in U.S. public schools. Analyzing standardized test scores from millions of students, researchers concluded t.....»»
The best Black Friday deals under $50 you can still shop now
Looking for something affordable? Try these Black Friday deals under $50. They make great gifts or go with things that you already have and love......»»
Black Ops 6’s ultimate Prestige awards are here, and they’re kind of bland
Is it worth months of grinding to reach Prestige Master 1000 in Black Ops 6? We now know the rewards, so you can decide for yourself......»»
New understanding of a cancer-relevant protein reveals opportunities for drug discovery
A new approach to targeting a protein involved in cell division, which can misfunction in cancer, has revealed new insights into how it functions......»»
Media literacy is self-defense against child exploitation online
A leading University of South Australia researcher is calling for greater media literacy, early in children's formal education, as an 'essential line of defense' against online child abuse and sexual exploitation......»»
Bring back the bison: Indigenous ranchers in Texas push for buffalo conservation
The sun hangs low over the horizon as a black pickup crunches the gravel road. As the truck comes to a stop, bright dark eyes stare nervously out of its trailer, whites bulging as a thick furry neck twists about for a better look......»»
The TCL QM8 will light up your living room and is on sale for Cyber Monday
The 2024 TCL QM8 is an excellent midrange mini-LED TV with over 4,000 nits of brightness paired with impressive black levels, and all sizes are on sale during Cyber Monday......»»
Best Apple Cyber Monday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more [Updated]
Update: We have now updated our Black Friday collection with all of the most notable deals carrying over to Cyber Monday alongside a host of new offers across Apple’s latest releases and just about every other product category out there as well......»»
The $529 Mac mini M4 deal is back for Cyber Monday, but supply is limited
It's back! After the $529 M4 Mac mini deal sold out on Black Friday, Apple resellers have replenished inventory and reinstated the $70 discount. This deal may sell out before Cyber Monday concludes.Get Apple's new M4 Mac mini for just $529 on Cyber M.....»»
Best Apple Black Friday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more [Updated]
We are now ready to bring together all of the best Black Friday Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across just about all of Apple’s latest releases, from the new M4 Macs and the all-new iPad mini 7 to AirPo.....»»