Fermi spots a supernova"s "fizzled" gamma-ray burst
On Aug. 26, 2020, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected a pulse of high-energy radiation that had been racing toward Earth for nearly half the present age of the universe. Lasting only about a second, it turned out to be one for the record.....»»
Rewinding a supernova with machine learning
New work looks at using machine learning to decipher the early stages of supernovae explosions by reconstructing the light emitted during the outburst. The research was presented today at the 2022 National Astronomy Meeting by Eleonora Parrag, a Ph.D.....»»
SIRI-2 to qualify technologies for radiation detection in space
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists launched the second Strontium Iodide Radiation Instrument (SIRI-2) instrument in December 2021 onboard Space Test Program (STP) Sat-6. SIRI-2, a gamma-ray spectrometer, will demonstrate the performance of eur.....»»
Bridging the Gap: Findings From the NICE 2022 Digital-First Customer Experience Report
Report findings reveal potential blind spots among service providers and areas for improvement in digital and self-service customer service options. Continue reading........»»
Image: Hubble spots a merging galactic gem
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observation has captured the galaxy CGCG 396-2, an unusual multi-armed galaxy merger which lies around 520 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion......»»
Swans sacrifice rest to squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows......»»
Review: Acer’s Swift 5 is an affordable ultralight with notable sacrifices
The Swift 5 has its bright spots but isn't for those who prioritize performance. Enlarge / Acer's 2022 Swift 5 laptop. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T-797T) Screen 14-inch 2560×160.....»»
LogRhythm platform enhancements accelerate threat response for security teams
LogRhythm launched version 7.9 of the LogRhythm SIEM Platform and updates to LogRhythm NDR and LogRhythm UEBA. “LogRhythm arms security teams with intelligent analytics and automated responses to reduce cybersecurity exposure, eliminate blind spots.....»»
Connecting the spots: First comprehensive review of national jaguar protection laws
Conservationists have conducted the first comprehensive review of national laws across the range of the jaguar (Panthera onca) to show opportunities for strengthening legal protections of the largest cat species found in the Americas......»»
U.S. and Czech scientists collaborate to explore gamma-ray production with high-power lasers
The U.S. National Science Foundation and the Czech Science Foundation, or GACR, are partnering on a new collaborative project of scientists from the University of California San Diego and Extreme Light Infrastructure Beamlines in the Czech Republic w.....»»
Best cheap space heater deals for July 2022
Stay warm in cold spots year round without breaking the bank with these efficient space heaters......»»
NASA"s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spots rocket impact site on moon
Astronomers discovered a rocket body heading toward a lunar collision late last year. Impact occurred March 4, with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter later spotting the resulting crater. Surprisingly the crater is actually two craters, an eastern c.....»»
Best cheap space heater deals for June 2022
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The star that survived a supernova
A supernova is the catastrophic explosion of a star. Thermonuclear supernovae, in particular, signal the complete destruction of a white dwarf star, leaving nothing behind. At least that's what models and observations suggested......»»
X-ray binary GX 3+1 investigated with AstroSat
Using the AstroSat spacecraft, Indian astronomers have investigated a low-mass X-ray binary known as GX 3+1. The study provided more insights into the properties of GX 3+1 and detected a thermonuclear burst from this source. The findings are reported.....»»
iPhone 13 continues to dominate as ‘global best-selling smartphone’ in latest report
Apple continues to lead the “global best-selling smartphone list,” according to new data from Counterpoint Research. According to data for the month of April, Apple took the top four spots and five of the top 10 spots. In total, the “top 10 mo.....»»
Scientists poke holes in liquid to keep airplanes from freezing on a rainy day
Droplets hitting aircraft plating can break the protective film of anti-icing fluid, leaving behind dry spots susceptible to hazardous freezing. In a similar way, lubricated parts in an industrial machine can lose their protection from friction if fa.....»»
New proton capture reaction rate of copper-57 changes nucleosynthesis paths in Type-I X-ray burst
An international research team has recently developed a new proton capture reaction rate of copper-57 for the extreme astrophysical environment at the surface of neutron stars. The researchers found that the new reaction rate changes some of the mos.....»»
Astronomers find evidence for most powerful pulsar in distant galaxy
Astronomers analyzing data from the VLA Sky Survey (VLASS) have discovered one of the youngest known neutron stars—the superdense remnant of a massive star that exploded as a supernova. Images from the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky V.....»»
The best places to land in Fortnite during Chapter 3, Season 3
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots during Chapter 3, Season 3......»»
Cosmic "dust" from supernovae hints at how stars are born
New research detected strong polarization from a young supernova remnant. It provided independent and solid evidence that the cosmic dust in the early universe was formed in supernovae. While it's true that supernovae eject and destroy cosmic dust, i.....»»