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.....»»
The most precise-ever measurement of W boson mass suggests the standard model needs improvement
After 10 years of careful analysis and scrutiny, scientists of the CDF collaboration at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced today that they have achieved the most precise measurement to date of the mass of.....»»
FERMI satellite hunts for extremely long wavelength gravitational wave signals
Coalescing supermassive black holes in the centers of merging galaxies fill the universe with low-frequency gravitational waves. Astronomers have been searching for these waves by using large radio telescopes to look for the subtle effect these space.....»»
Rational neural network advances partial differentiation equation learning
Math is the language of the physical world, and Alex Townsend sees mathematical patterns everywhere: in weather, in the way soundwaves move, and even in the spots or stripes zebra fish develop in embryos......»»
Burst of accumulated zinc shows how the mineral boosts immune function, suggesting ways to improve health
Zinc's immune-boosting properties are well-established, but scientists haven't known exactly how it works. Scientists now reveal two ways the mineral supports immunity and suggest how it could be used to improve health. Using mice, the team discovere.....»»
Best cheap space heater deals for April 2022
Stay warm in cold spots year round without breaking the bank with these efficient space heaters......»»
2.9-ounce wireless mouse crams in plenty for advanced users
A mouse that does a lot doesn't have to weigh a lot. Enlarge / Roccat Burst Pro Air. (credit: Roccat) Some of the most advanced wireless mice are on the heftier side, making constantly pushing them around a lot of work. A li.....»»
Repeats are key to understanding humanity"s genome
It was like a map of New York missing all of Manhattan. The human reference genome finally has all its blank spots filled in, and seeing everything we missed the first time around is both repetitive—and enlightening......»»
Discovery of mysterious circular ring points to intergalactic origin
Western Sydney University researchers, together with an international team of experts, have discovered a mysterious circular ring near our neighboring galaxy that could be the first known case of an intergalactic supernova remnant—remains of an exp.....»»
Astrophotographer Spots Spacewalking Astronauts From the Ground
InfiniteZero shares a report from Space.com: Last Wednesday (March 23), NASA astronaut Raja Chari and the European Space Agency's Matthias Maurer spent nearly seven hours outside the International Space Station, performing a variety of maintenance wo.....»»
Ejection nebula of supernova Cassiopeia A does not expand evenly
The inner nebula of the much-studied supernova Cassiopeia A is not moving smoothly outward. This has been discovered by astronomers from the University of Amsterdam and Harvard. The astronomers suspect that the remains have collided with something. T.....»»
Fermi Arcs in an antiferromagnet detected at BESSY II
An international cooperation has analyzed samples of NdBi crystals, which display interesting magnetic properties. In their experiments including measurements at BESSY II, they could find evidence for so called Fermi arcs in the antiferromagnetic sta.....»»
NASA spots giant debris cloud created by clashing celestial bodies
Major smashups between rocky bodies shaped our solar system. Observations of a similar crash give clues about how frequent these events are around other stars......»»
Save 60% on a graphene-infused all-season jacket just in time for spring
TL;DR: As of March 16, the Gamma Graphene Infused Heated Jacket is on sale for $199.99, which is a whole 60% down from its usual price of $500.We’re in that shifty in-between time where the weather will trick us into thinking spring is here, on.....»»
Marine snail inspires fast-acting injectable insulin for better diabetes control
For millions of people with diabetes, insulin is essential medicine. But for some ocean-dwelling predators, insulin is a weapon. With a burst of venom, a fish-hunting cone snail can drop the blood sugar of its prey so precipitously that it quickly be.....»»
Cosmic particle accelerator reaches theoretical limit
With the help of special telescopes, researchers have observed a cosmic particle accelerator as never before. Observations made with the gamma ray observatory H.E.S.S. in Namibia show for the first time the course of an acceleration process in a stel.....»»
New FRII radio galaxy detected by astronomers
Astronomers report the detection of a new Fanaroff-Riley Class II (FRII) radio galaxy using various telescopes.The newly found galaxy turns out to be a peculiar gamma-ray emitting source. The discovery was detailed in a paper published March 2 on the.....»»
Only three Android devices made the "10 best-selling phones of 2021" list
Counterpoint Research published its list of the best-selling smartphones of 2021, and it’s good news for Apple. iPhones take up seven of the ten spots on the list, with the iPhone 12 sitting in the number one position, accounting for 2.9% of global.....»»
NASA"s NICER telescope sees hot spots merge on a magnetar
For the first time, NASA's Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) has observed the merging of multimillion-degree X-ray spots on the surface of a magnetar, a supermagnetized stellar core no larger than a city......»»
All Golden Seed locations in Elden Ring
Getting more charges requires an item called Golden Seeds, which you can only get in very special spots. Here's where you can collect them all in Elden Ring......»»
"Wave reserves" may help ensure conservation of ecologically valuable coastal areas
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth believe a strategy used to protect popular surfing spots could now be more widely adopted to help preserve endangered coastal environments......»»