Inside the Third Reich’s Radio
Joseph Goebbels commissioned a stylish, mass-producible radio to channel Nazi propaganda into German homes Photo: Deutsches Museum Introduced in 1933, the inexpensive Volksempfänger helped spread Nazi propaganda to a.....»»
Is Autism the Legacy of Humans Evolving the Ability to Innovate?
The CBC Radio show Quirks and Quarks shares an interesting theory: If you find yourself pondering the marvel of aerodynamics when you fly on a plane, or if you concentrate on the structure of music as it plays, rather than simply listening, you may.....»»
This Father-and-Son Duo Was Essential to Ionospheric Research at the Arecibo Observatory
A new IEEE Oral History explains how the sounders the two developed measured the ionosphere using transmitters and receivers operating in shortwave radio bands .entry-content .tisubhead { color: #999999; font-family: verdana; font-s.....»»
"I play digital music through my 1949 radio"
People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful......»»
FAST captures distant fast radio bursts from the youth of universe
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are a kind of mysterious radio flash lasting only a few thousandths of a second. Confirmed to be of cosmological origin in 2016, FRBs have the potential to provide insights into a wide range of astrophysical problems......»»
Universe"s Oldest Known Quasar Discovered 13 Billion Light-Years Away
Astronomers have found the farthest known source of radio emissions in the universe: a quasar 13 billion light-years from Earth spewing jets of particles at nearly the speed of light. Live Science reports: Quasars are some of the oldest, most distant.....»»
Most distant quasar with powerful radio jets discovered
With the help of the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), astronomers have discovered and studied in detail the most distant source of radio emission known to date. The source is a "radio-loud" quasar—a bright object wi.....»»
Lilly outdoor seating collection by Democràcia Estudio for Diabla
Dezeen Showroom: Democràcia Estudio's Lilly seating collection for Spanish outdoor furniture brand Diabla pays homage to the late designer and Bauhaus professor Lilly Reich. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Democràcia Estudio's Lilly seating col.....»»
Turntable.fm Is Back From the Dead
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: It's rare that apps come back from the dead, but it seems like that may be what's happening with Turntable.fm, a site that let users create their own radio stations and DJ sets with music they curat.....»»
How To Build a Radio That Ignores Its Own Transmissions
Self-interference cancellation brings wireless networks closer to single-frequency full duplex Illustration: Harry Campbell Wireless isn’t actually ubiquitous. We’ve all seen the effects: Calls are dropped and Web p.....»»
Apple TV puts its spin on the old-time radio thriller with "Calls"
Apple TV+ is producing a new series called "Calls." The show's uniqueness is that it's more like a podcast than a television show judging by the trailer (above). Each episode features recorded telephone calls that range from the dark to the bizarre......»»
Astronomers identify faint radio-jets in the galaxy cluster CLJ1449+0856
Using ground-based facilities and space telescopes, an international team of astronomers has conducted multiwavelength observations of a galaxy cluster known as CLJ1449+0856. The observational campaign detected multiple faint radio-jets, what could s.....»»
Inside the complicated business of disguising 5G equipment
For years, artificial cacti have lined the sandy roadsides of North Scottsdale, Arizona. They look real at first glance but tucked inside are antennas and radio equipment that provide 4G LTE wireless connectivity to the area. Large concealment struct.....»»
Rosenworcel Seeks Input On Next Steps For Policy Makers On Open Radio Access Networks
Rosenworcel Seeks Input On Next Steps For Policy Makers On Open Radio Access Networks WASHINGTON, February 23, 2021—FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today shared with her colleagues a proposal to open a formal discussion on Open Radio Acc.....»»
Twinkling Black Holes Reveal an Invisible Cloud in Our Galaxy
Cosmic radio backlights are helping scientists size up “missing” forms of matter and might offer clues about what makes up the universe......»»
Delayed radio flares from a tidal disruption event
A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) led by Dr. Assaf Horesh have discovered the first evidence of radio flares emitted only long after a star is destroyed by a black hole. Published in the periodical Nature Astronomy,.....»»
Poster: Automotive Radio Frequencies
Your concise overview of the radio frequency Sign up and get a concise overview of the radio frequency bands and regulations in today's and tomorrow's cars for free Being able to manage the coexistence and interference of the various rad.....»»
L3Harris Technologies to Launch Industry’s Smallest Multi-Channel, Multi-Mission Vehicular Radio
Highlights: Three times smaller than any other multi-channel vehicular radio Offers low SWaP, full-spectrum versatility Provides interoperability across every echelon of the battlefield ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–[IDE.....»»
Insight-HXMT gives insight into origin of fast radio bursts
The latest observations from Insight-HXMT were published online in Nature Astronomy on Feb. 18. Insight-HXMT has discovered the very first X-ray burst associated with a fast radio burst (FRB) and has identified that it originated from soft-gamma repe.....»»
Astronomers publish map showing 25,000 supermassive black holes
An international team of astronomers has published a map of the sky showing over 25,000 supermassive black holes. The map, to be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, is the most detailed celestial map in the field of so-called low radio.....»»
The best radio apps for Android and iOS
Whether you want great music or talk programs, the best radio apps offer a curated alternative to on-demand services like Spotify and Apple Music......»»