Dormant massive black hole in the early universe challenges existing models
Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is "napping" after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this b.....»»
Apple Stores coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time
Apple has announced a massive retail expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including flagship stores, as well as an Apple Developer Academy.Saudi Arabia — image credit: US Department of State"We're excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia w.....»»
"We live in a universe that is just right for us": Study proposes a test for the Anthropic Principle
The Anthropic Principle—stating that the universe we live in is fine-tuned to host life—was first proposed by Brandon Carter in 1973. Since then, it has sparked significant debate......»»
A new global carbon trading market could be held hostage by speculators
Our planet's future hangs in the balance due to the unabated greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. Treating these emissions as something that can be owned and exchanged in a market has been touted as a solution since the early 1990s, wh.....»»
Black Ops 6’s Zombies Easter egg hunt is taking me back in time
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode isn't just a great return to form; it's a time machine......»»
Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way
Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs......»»
These are the best discounts on Apple"s MacBook Air for holiday gift-giving
Apple resellers are providing discounts on the ultraportable MacBook Air as holiday shipping deadlines loom, with post-Black Friday sales already resulting in substantial savings of up to $200 off.Best holiday deals on Apple's MacBook Air - Image cre.....»»
TikTok’s two paths to avoid US ban: Beg SCOTUS or woo Trump
TikTok loss could lead to US ban next month. On Friday, a US appeals court upheld a federal law that could ban or force a sale of TikTok early next year. Biden signed the Protecti.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 6-8)
From a sci-fi neo-noir to an early Glen Powell film, these Prime Video titles are a reminder of how many great movies are available on the streaming service......»»
In vivo electrochemistry could provide early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury
People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can lead to life-threatening hypoxic brain injury. By using in vivo electrochemistry, researchers have demonstrated that characteristic changes occur in the oxygen content of v.....»»
A microRNA solves an evolutionary mystery of butterfly and moth wing coloration
Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) exhibit a splendid diversity of wing color patterns, and many species display black and white, or dark and bright, wing color pattern variants associated with the presence and absence of melanin. Many of these wi.....»»
Capture all the action with the GoPro HERO12 Black — $150 off today at Amazon
Amazon is offering the GoPro HERO12 Black action camera at a nice discount today. You can capture the action of your favorite moments for less......»»
Gurman: Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s
Apple’s long-in-the-works project to build its own cellular modem is about to see the light of day. As multiple reports have indicated in the past, select 2025 iPhone models will carry the Apple 5G modem—but thanks to a new report, now we know it.....»»
Holiday 2024 Mac Buyer"s Guide -- Which desktop Mac you should buy?
Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should buy this holiday season, at just about any price point.Apple's current crop of desktop MacsPrice is an important factor when c.....»»
NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US
On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»
MAUVE: An ultraviolet astrophysics probe mission concept
For the past 30 years, NASA's Great Observatories—the Hubble, Spitzer, Compton, and Chandra space telescopes—have revealed some amazing things about the universe. In addition to some of the deepest views of the universe provided by the Hubble Dee.....»»
The moon"s biggest and most ancient crater is more circular than previously thought
The South Pole-Aitken basin is the moon's oldest and largest visible crater—a massive geological wound 4 billion years old that preserves secrets about the moon's early history, much like a lunar time capsule......»»
B&H slashes MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM to $1,899 for Cyber Week
A price cut on the closeout M3 Pro MacBook Pro has been extended into Cyber Week, with models equipped with 36GB RAM falling to as low as $1,899.Get an upgraded MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM for $1,899.The Cyber Week savings on the closeout M3 Pro MacBoo.....»»
3D models help researchers understand the climate impact of eddies
Mesoscale eddies are ocean vortices less than 100 kilometers in diameter that are responsible for the localized "weather" of the oceans. Because of the large amount of mass and energy movement associated with these currents, mesoscale eddies play an.....»»
Global study points to a clear solution for the massive decline in sharks and rays
A new global study blames overfishing for a more than 50% decline in sharks and rays since 1970, but also shows a clear path to preventing their numbers dwindling further. James Cook University's Professor Colin Simpfendorfer was co-author of the ana.....»»
EVE Frontier brings fresh new elements, including blockchain, to EVE universe
EVE Frontier is a darkly welcoming entry in the EVE universe and offers a perfect starting point for new players, all while introducing unique gameplay elements......»»