Instrument on JWST has gone offline
The JWST is having a problem. One of its instruments, the Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS), has gone offline. The NIRISS performs spectroscopy on exoplanet atmospheres, among other things......»»
Researchers suggest the most compelling places to search for life will look like "anomalies"
In the past two and a half years, two next-generation telescopes have been sent to space: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the ESA's Euclid Observatory. Before the decade is over, they will be joined by NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele.....»»
"Fake Airplane Mode" makes iPhone look offline to user, while an attacker stays connected
Security threats can crop up at any time, even on the iPhone, and now Jamf Threat Labs has demonstrated that even if you think Airplane Mode is on, you might be getting duped.Jamf logoAt the time of publication, this particular attack has not been de.....»»
Juno is bringing Jupiter’s moon Io into sharper focus
NASA's Juno probe wasn't designed for this. Enlarge / This processed image of Io was captured by Juno's JunoCam instrument July 30. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Thomas Thomopoulos) The last time a spacecraft got t.....»»
Unique high-energy electron Xtallography project completes conceptual design review
A world-first instrument, High-energy electron Xtallography Instrument (HeXI), combining the power of electron diffraction with X-ray beamline expertise is being built by a team at Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron. On July 20, 2023.....»»
The helicopter on Mars just flew again after surviving an emergency landing
"The helicopter worked as planned and executed an immediate landing." Enlarge / This view of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was generated using data collected by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard the agency’s Perseverance Mar.....»»
Computational microscope achieves 3D high-resolution imaging with a wide field of view
Researchers report new upgrades to a computational miniature mesoscope that enable single-shot, 3D high-resolution imaging with a wide field of view. The simple, low-cost miniature instrument could be useful for a wide range of large-scale 3D fluores.....»»
James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Ring Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recorded breathtaking new images of the iconic Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57......»»
Europe turns its new $1.5 billion space telescope on, and happily it works
"The spacecraft will soon reach its final position." Enlarge / Euclid’s Visible instrument (VIS) will image the sky in visible light (550–900 nm) to take sharp images of billions of galaxies and measure their shapes. This ima.....»»
New low-mass quiescent galaxy discovered
By analyzing the data from the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new quiescent galaxy. The newfound system, designated JADES-GS+53.12365-27.80454, turns out to be the least massive.....»»
JWST observations find water for the first time in the inner disk around a young star with giant planets
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the MPIA-led MINDS research collaboration discovered water in the inner region of a disk of gas and dust around the young star PDS 70. Astronomers expect terrestrial planets to be forming in that zone. This is th.....»»
This wing-shaped instrument is a redesigned baby grand piano
Ravenchord looks nothing like a piano. Is it a folly or a long-overdue upgrade? Few objects are defined by their shape as much as the grand piano. Inspired by the form of its predecessor, the harpsichord, the piano is the musical embodiment of .....»»
NASA"s ComPair gamma-ray hunting mission prepares for balloon flight
Engineers and scientists have shipped NASA's ComPair instrument to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, ahead of its scheduled August flight early in NASA's 2023 fall balloon campaign......»»
JWST Might Have Spotted the First Dark Matter Stars
Stars fueled by the self-annihilation of dark matter might have been spotted for the first time by JWST.....»»
Top 10 features to try out with the iOS 17 public beta
Considering testing out the iOS 17 public beta? From the new smart display mode to new health features, interactive widgets to a new Messages experience, Live Voicemail to offline Apple Maps, and more, here are the top 10 iOS 17 features you should.....»»
Jamstik Studio Review: more than just a midi instrument
Rock out with Jamstik Studio, a beginner-friendly electric guitar that doubles as a midi controller for all your favorite music creation programs.Jamstik StudioCreating music has never been more accessible. Thanks to the prevalence of digital audio w.....»»
Apple introduces offline Maps—but how does it compare with Google Maps?
Comparing offline modes between Apple Maps and Google Maps is a tight contest. Enlarge / With offline maps, Apple has achieved parity with Google Maps on this one feature after eight years. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple Ma.....»»
Greenhouse gas supplement increases warming and alters circulation patterns on Earth and Earth-like exoplanets
With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the study of exoplanetary atmospheres and their potential habitability reached new heights. A team of researchers led by Dr. Assaf Hochman from the Institute of Earth Sciences at Hebrew Univer.....»»
Researchers discover photonic snake states, a new instrument for unveiling the secrets of light
Light, with its countless colors, is one of the wonders of nature. To truly understand what we see, it is essential to know the precise colors of the light with which we perceive our world. We achieve this by means of optical rules called frequency c.....»»
Webb Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole
Researchers have discovered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The galaxy, CEERS 1019, existed about 570 million years after the big bang, and its black hole is less massive than any ot.....»»
Video: European satellite captures lightning strikes
The first ever satellite instrument capable of continuously detecting lightning across Europe and Africa has now been switched on. New animations from the innovative 'Lighting Imager' confirm the instrument will revolutionize the detection and predic.....»»