Exploring astronomy with X-rays
The recent launches of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) and the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) by NASA and its international partners are excellent reminders that the universe emits light or energy in many different forms. To fully in.....»»
Volkswagen-backed Gotion High-tech exploring US sites to build a battery plant
China-based battery maker Gotion High-tech saw its revenue in overseas markets surge 464.76% last year. Moreover, it is on track to expand battery production to the US. The site exploration in the country has come to the final stage......»»
Exploring the evolution of cannabinoid biosynthesis in a non-cannabis plant
A South African plant called a wooly umbrella is completely unrelated to the cannabis plant, yet it makes a slew of the active compounds found in cannabis—cannabinoids—including some that may have new medical uses......»»
Gravitational waves from pulsars could be used to probe the interior of the sun
Gravitational wave astronomy is still in its early stages. So far it has focused on the most energetic and distinct sources of gravitational waves, such as the cataclysmic mergers of black holes and neutron stars. But that will change as our gravitat.....»»
Second ring found around dwarf planet Quaoar
A large international team of astronomers has discovered that the dwarf planet Quaoar is circled by a second ring. In their study, accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, the group discovered the second ring while they were.....»»
What is the Fluidic Telescope?
The Fluidic Telescope (FLUTE) project team, jointly led by NASA and Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, envisions a way to make huge circular self-healing mirrors in-orbit to further the field of astronomy. Larger telescopes collect more light.....»»
New power plan will keep Voyager 2 running even longer
Voyager 2 has been exploring interstellar space — the region of space beyond our Sun’s heliopause — since 2018. As it reaches further from our … The post New power plan will keep Voyager 2 running even longer appeared first on BGR......»»
Study of Small Magellanic Cloud suggests planets could have formed during "cosmic noon"
An international team of space scientists has found evidence suggesting that planets could have formed during the so-called "cosmic noon." In their study, reported in the journal Nature Astronomy, the group used data from the James Webb Space Telesco.....»»
Where to rent DVDs and Blu-rays as Netflix ends disc rentals
With Netflix sunsetting its DVD-by-mail rental service this September, we've put together this list of some alternative DVD rental options to fill the void......»»
X-ray analysis sheds new light on prehistoric predator"s last meal
We now know more about the diet of a prehistoric creature that grew up to two and a half meters long and lived in Australian waters during the time of the dinosaurs, thanks to the power of X-rays and a team of scientists at The Australian National Un.....»»
How to start the Burning Shores DLC in Horizon Forbidden West
If you're interested in exploring this new region in Horizon Forbidden West, there are some requirements you should know about first......»»
Building telescopes on the Moon is becoming an achievable goal
The current race to the Moon is opening up opportunities for lunar astronomy. Enlarge / The far side of the Moon is an attractive place to carry out astronomy. (credit: Ernie Wright/NASA) Lunar exploration is undergoing.....»»
Netflix will ship its final DVDs this fall
Netflix will stop shipping DVDs and Blu-rays at the end of September 2023, ending a 25-year run that ultimately led it to become the global streaming leader......»»
Astronomers create AI to better communicate their stellar research
An international team of scientists, led by a researcher at The University of Manchester, have developed a novel AI (artificial intelligence) approach to distill technical astronomy terminology into simple understandable English in their recent publi.....»»
Protein domain common to plants and animals plays role in COVID-19 infection
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists exploring bioenergy plant genetics have made a surprising discovery: a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments......»»
X-rays reveal electronic details of nickel-based superconductors
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered new details about the electrons in a nickel-based family of superconducting materials. The research, described in two papers published in Physical Revi.....»»
Watch live: SpaceX to attempt a test flight of its Starship launch system
No human alive has ever seen a rocket this powerful take flight. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket is stacked for the final time on Saturday before a launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) 7:15am ET Update: The first rays of.....»»
From CERN to Jupiter: Juice embarks on its historic journey
It is not only in the tunnels of CERN that we learn about the origin and composition of the universe. Look up, and space offers the most beautiful phenomena to study: black holes, dark matter, cosmic rays, etc. Studying planets, their structure and t.....»»
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover gets a speed boost
NASA's hardy Curiosity rover has received a major software update that its team says will enable it to continue exploring Mars for years to come......»»
Honda and Posco expand partnership into EV battery materials
Honda Motor and Posco Holding are looking to form a comprehensive partnership to facilitate the former's EV ambition. The duo said on April 11 that they are exploring possible collaboration in battery materials, recycling, automotive steel sheet and.....»»
NASA’s IXPE mission gets an X-ray view of the famous Crab Nebula
A NASA X-ray instrument has provided a new view of one of astronomy's most beautiful objects, the Crab Nebula......»»