If Dilophosaurus ran the 100-meter against Usain Bolt, who would win?
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist would beat the Jurassic beast by a good 2 seconds. Enlarge / University of Toledo physicist Scott Lee came up with the exercise to inspire undergrads in his introductory physics course. (credit: Aurich.....»»
The world"s largest radio telescope just scanned 33 exoplanets for a signal from aliens
The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), located in China, is currently the world's largest and most sophisticated radio observatory. While its primary purpose is to conduct large-scale neutral hydrogen surveys (the most common ele.....»»
Researchers entangle ions across a 230-meter quantum network
Trapped ions have previously only been entangled in one and the same laboratory. Now, teams led by Tracy Northup and Ben Lanyon from the University of Innsbruck have entangled two ions over a distance of 230 meters......»»
Video: The Sample Transfer Arm: A helping hand for Mars
The mission to return Martian samples back to Earth will use a European 2.5 meter-long robotic arm to pick up tubes filled with precious soil from Mars and transfer them to a rocket for an historic interplanetary delivery......»»
Study investigates kinematics and origin of gas in the galaxy NGC 2655
Using the 6-meter telescope of the Special Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) and the 2.5-meter telescope of the Caucasian Mountain Observatory (CMO), Russian astronomers have observed a giant galaxy known as NGC 2655. Results of the observational campa.....»»
Nearly 50-meter laser experiment sets record in University of Maryland hallway
It's not at every university that laser pulses powerful enough to burn paper and skin are sent blazing down a hallway. But that's what happened in UMD's Energy Research Facility, an unremarkable looking building on the northeast corner of campus. If.....»»
Nearly 50-meter laser experiment sets record in university hallway
It's not at every university that laser pulses powerful enough to burn paper and skin are sent blazing down a hallway. But that's what happened in UMD's Energy Research Facility, an unremarkable looking building on the northeast corner of campus. If.....»»
Underlying assumptions of air quality need to be redefined, says study
The 40-meter-high monitoring tower of the Innsbruck Atmospheric Observatory near the city center of Innsbruck in Austria continuously provides data on the composition of the atmosphere near the surface. Every hour, 36,000 data points are recorded. Us.....»»
Precise FAST observations reveal circular polarization in active repeating fast radio bursts
A research team led by Prof. Li Di from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has revealed circular polarization in active repeating fast radio bursts based on precise observations of the Five-hundred-meter.....»»
Astronomers scanned 12 planets for alien signals while they were in front of their stars
The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), part of the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, is the world's premiere single-dish radio telescope. Between its 100-meter dish (328-foot), unblocked aperture, and excellent surface accuracy, the GB.....»»
GM recalls 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs over fire risks
GM said the recall covers various 2017 through 2023 model year Chevrolet Bolts due to rare instances of front seat belt pretensioner exhaust gases coming in contact with floor carpeting fibers after a vehicle crash......»»
Single-pulse behavior of rotating radio transient PSR J0628+0909 explored with FAST
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have inspected single-pulse behavior of a rotating radio transient (RRAT) known as PSR J0628+0909. Results of the study, published November 22 in Monthly Noti.....»»
Good car, great bargain: The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
The roomier version of GM's electric hatchback starts at just $27,200. Enlarge / Chevrolet gave the Bolt a facelift in 2021 and added a stretched variant called the Bolt EUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) The Chevrolet Bolt.....»»
Americans remain resistant to the lure of EVs, which are still unaffordable
The lack of cheaper electric vehicles is going to be a problem. Enlarge / The Chevrolet Bolt EUV is one of the cheapest EVs on sale, starting at $27,200. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) You might have noticed that our car cove.....»»
Poem: "Mosses"
Science in meter and verse.....»»
Domino’s buys 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs as pizza delivery vehicles
After experimenting with sidewalk robot deliveries, the pizza giant is getting EVs. Enlarge / Domino's new fleet of 2023 Chevrolet Bolts are unmistakeable. (credit: Domino's Pizza) While it may not be your favorite pizza.....»»
Bring HomeKit to your Christmas tree with Festavia string lights
Just in time for the holidays, new Philips Hue Festavia string lights offer a smart decoration experience thanks to the companion app.Philips Hue Festavia string lightsPhilips Hue Festavia includes 250 mini smart LEDs attached to a 20-meter cord, ove.....»»
Wounded whale washes ashore in northern France
A 7.6-meter (25-foot) whale, wounded but alive, was discovered stranded on a beach in northern France on Monday, authorities said, with experts hoping the rising tide will help the cetacean back on its way......»»
Video: Testing Galileo for space
Galileo has grown to become Europe's single largest satellite constellation, and the world's most accurate satellite navigation system, delivering meter-level positioning to more than 3.5 billion users around the globe......»»
Arch Meter expanding production capacity for smart power meters
Arch Meter is expanding smart power meter production capacity by investing NT$740 million (US$23.1 million) to set up four production lines at its new factory in northern Taiwan, with completion scheduled for 2024, according to company chairman Chen.....»»
A GM jolt: Ukrainian embassy goes electric
The automaker donated a Chevy Bolt to the country's embassy in Washington as its latest contribution to help since the country has been under attack by Russia......»»