G 68-34 is an M-dwarf eclipsing binary, observations find
Using the Tillinghast Reflector Echelle Spectrograph (TRES) and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) have detected an M-dwarf companion to a nearby M-dwarf star desig.....»»
Second-gen Starlink satellites leak 30 times more radio interference, threatening astronomical observations
Observations with the LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope last year showed that first generation Starlink satellites emit unintended radio waves that can hinder astronomical observations......»»
Scientists find new epigenetic switch, revealing how genes are regulated in early development
The team of Professor Christof Niehrs at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, has discovered that a DNA modification called 5-formylcytosine (5fC) functions as an activating epigenetic switch that kick-starts genes in early emb.....»»
Understanding the Origins of Life on Earth Could Help Find Life beyond It
We can’t yet tell how life got its start on Earth. That’s one great reason to keep looking for life elsewhere.....»»
Math Puzzle: Find the Imposter Number
Can you find the number that doesn't belong?.....»»
iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts.....»»
Deals: 15-inch 16GB M3 MacBook Air $300 off, iPad $299, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, Mac keyboards, more
Today’s best Apple deals feature ongoing pre-order offers on Apple Watch Series 10 and with MagSafe, but we have also spotted particularly notable offers on the latest M3 MacBook Air. The 15-inch models with 16GB of RAM are now $300 off the going.....»»
Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out......»»
One of Netflix’s must-see movies in September is this underrated 2000 war movie
Netflix is now streaming one of the most underrated war movies made in the last 25 years. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
Amazon just announced October’s Prime Big Deal Days return: Early deals to shop now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back and it will be the biggest discount event in October, maybe the season. Find out all about it here and how to shop early......»»
Students prefer teacher feedback over AI feedback, research finds
Feedback plays a crucial role in learning, helping individuals to understand and improve their performance, yet globally large and diverse student populations often mean that providing timely and personalized observations can be a challenge......»»
Highly-sensitive beaks could help albatrosses and penguins find their food
Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds......»»
Unraveling an ancient European extinction mystery: Disappearance of dwarf megafauna on paleolithic Cyprus
Scientists have unraveled a mystery about the disappearance of dwarf hippos and elephants that once roamed the picturesque landscape on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before paleolithic humans arrived......»»
CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies
I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing......»»
Study discovers that fruit flies" visual navigation tactics differ by environment
The fruit flies that hover around the apples on your counter have to navigate a cluttered environment to find that food, from the built environment and vegetation around your house to the objects in your kitchen. Desert fruit flies, not so much......»»
Pollen affects cloud formation and precipitation patterns, researchers find
Ground-based and satellite observations in the United States show that increased pollen concentrations in spring lead to more cloud ice and more precipitation—even at temperatures between minus 15 and minus 25 degrees Celsius......»»
Europa Clipper: 8 things to know about NASA"s mission to an ocean moon of Jupiter
The first NASA spacecraft dedicated to studying an ocean world beyond Earth, Europa Clipper aims to find out whether the ice-encased moon Europa could be habitable......»»
The best Council laws in Frostpunk 2
Politics can be tough in Frostpunk 2. Here are the best Council laws to help you find order in the postapocalypse......»»
Google’s Find My Device app is copying a helpful iPhone feature
Google’s Find My Device network may soon include a crucial feature that Apple added to the iPhone in 2023......»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Is one better than the other?
There's a new Apple iPhone to take on the entry-level Samsung Galaxy S24. The iPhone 16 offers lots of new features, but is it better? It's time to find out......»»
Black hole pairs may unveil new particles
In a paper published in Physical Review Letters this week, physicists from Amsterdam and Copenhagen argue that close observations of merging black hole pairs may unveil information about potential new particles. The research combines several new disc.....»»