Distant quasar J0439+1634 explored in X-rays
Using ESA's XMM-Newton spacecraft, an international team of astronomers has conducted X-ray observations of the most distant known gravitationally lensed quasar—J0439+1634. Results of the study, published December 20 on the arXiv pre-print server,.....»»
Google"s CTO of Android Tablets Sees Tablet Sales Passing Laptops "in the Not Too Distant Future"
An anonymous reader shares a report: After seemingly forgetting that Android tablets existed for a while, Google is suddenly very invested in the market. Android 12L is in development to support larger-screened devices, and one of the platform's co-f.....»»
How the Peabody Awards finally, officially embraced video games
Debates over whether or not video games can be considered art feel like a thing of the distant past. Yet it took until 2022 for Peabody — one of the most prestigious curators of excellent storytelling in entertainment, documentary, journalism,.....»»
The Best Leather Gaming Chairs
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't look luxurious while slaying dragons or exploring distant star systems. You've seen the mesh gaming chairs and the fabric gaming chairs, but you've decided you need something more stylish to ki.....»»
Distant NASA spacecraft snaps stunning images of Jupiter and its moons
NASA's Juno spacecraft has zipped around the gas giant Jupiter dozens of times. On its recent 39th orbit, the spacecraft captured fascinating footage of the planet's swirling clouds and two of its large moons: the intensely volcanic Io and ice-blanke.....»»
Researchers Discover a New (intermediate and Tetragonal) Form of Ice
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas were trying to understand how water might behave under the high pressures inside distant planets. But along the way the team discovered a new form of ice, reports Phys.org, "redefining the propertie.....»»
Powerful X-rays reveal the birth of giant rare earth element deposits and may give clues for sustainable mining
More than 10 years ago, the so-called "rare earth crisis" highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the world's supply of these minerals comes from a handf.....»»
Space telescope"s image of star gets photobombed by galaxies
NASA's new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision: a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies......»»
NASA releases first image from an in-focus Webb telescope
Distant galaxies come into focus as Webb is on track to meet or exceed expectations. Enlarge / With better alignment, the test star has been joined by a whole host of background stars and galaxies. (credit: NASA/STScI) Today,.....»»
Laser flashes for cancer research: Research team achieves milestone in proton irradiation
Irradiation with fast protons is a more effective and less invasive cancer treatment than X-rays. However, modern proton therapy requires large particle accelerators, which has experts investigating alternative accelerator concepts, such as laser sys.....»»
Extended stellar halo detected in the Fornax galaxy
Using ESA's Gaia space observatory, astronomers have explored the Fornax dwarf spheroidal galaxy. They discovered that this galaxy has an extended stellar halo, spanning more than 17,000 light years. The finding was detailed in a paper published Marc.....»»
Novel X-ray lens facilitates glimpse into the nanoworld
Paul Scherrer Institute scientists have developed a ground-breaking achromatic lens for X-rays. This allows the X-ray beams to be accurately focused on a single point even if they have different wavelengths. The new lens will make it much easier to s.....»»
Wormholes help resolve black hole information paradox
A RIKEN physicist and two colleagues have found that a wormhole—a bridge connecting distant regions of the Universe—helps to shed light on the mystery of what happens to information about matter consumed by black holes......»»
Astronomers inspect interstellar medium of the galaxy SPT0346-52
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), an international team of astronomers observed an interstellar medium in a distant star-forming galaxy SPT0346-52. The collected data could be essential in improving our knowledge about SP.....»»
These huge solar arrays are set for a mammoth space voyage
NASA has shown off the massive solar arrays that will help power its Psyche spacecraft to a distant asteroid of the same name later this year......»»
John Oliver takes a grim deep dive into wrongful convictions
The grim world of wrongful convictions is one that's constantly being explored in true crime podcasts and TV shows. But just how widespread is the problem in the U.S., why's it happening, and what can be done to stop it?These are the question John Ol.....»»
The unfolding story of a kilonova told in X-rays
Astronomers may have detected a "sonic boom" from a powerful blast known as a kilonova. This event was seen in GW170817, a merger of two neutron stars and the first object detected in both gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation, or light......»»
Mysterious X-rays could be kilonova “afterglow” from 2017 neutron star merger
This would mean the two stars "spun down" for a second before collapsing into black hole Enlarge / Artist's representation of the merger of two neutron stars to form a black hole (hidden within bright bulge at center of image). The mer.....»»
Automakers exploring robotics for advanced driver assistance
Because the core technologies of autonomous driving and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are similar, many robotics experts have explored the development of autonomous driving systems......»»
Archeologists to scan the Great Pyramid of Giza with cosmic rays
The Great Pyramid of Giza might be the most iconic structure humans ever built. Ancient civilizations constructed archaeological icons that are a testament to their greatness and persistence. But in some respects, the Great Pyramid stands alone. Of t.....»»
What"s happening in the depths of distant worlds?
The physics and chemistry that take place deep inside our planet are fundamental to the existence of life as we know it. But what forces are at work in the interiors of distant worlds, and how do these conditions affect their potential for habitabili.....»»