Is the nearest star cluster to the sun being destroyed?
Data from ESA's Gaia star mapping satellite have revealed tantalizing evidence that the nearest star cluster to the sun is being disrupted by the gravitational influence of a massive but unseen structure in our galaxy......»»
North Carolina"s hurricane damage is not just destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say
Hurricane Helene brought death and destruction to North Carolina, with the western part of the state in particular seeing entire towns and homes washed away......»»
Tesla FSD crashes in fog, sun glare—Feds open new safety investigation
Four crashes and one death could lead to a costly recall or FSD being banned. Today, federal safety investigators opened a new investigation aimed at Tesla's electric vehicles. Th.....»»
Second exoplanet detected orbiting an early G-type star
Astronomers report the detection of a second exoplanet orbiting a G-type star known as TIC 393818343, located some 300 light years away. The newfound alien world is about three times less massive than Jupiter. The finding was detailed in a research p.....»»
"Old" star could provide new insights into star evolution
A newly discovered star could challenge some models of how stars evolve and the way they produce elements as they age......»»
Hubble captures intricacies of R Aquarii, a symbiotic binary star roughly 700 light-years from Earth
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a dramatic and colorful close-up look at one of the most rambunctious stars in our galaxy, weaving a huge spiral pattern among the stars. Hubble's images capture its details and its evolution is featur.....»»
Hubble captures image of a spectacular ‘stellar volcano’
Hubble has homed in on a nearby star called R Aquarii, which is throwing out material for billions of miles around it......»»
Photomator update makes it easier to organize photos with flags and star ratings
Photomator, a popular photo editor for iOS and macOS, announced on Tuesday an update that will make it easier for users to organize their photo library using flags and star ratings. Read on as we detail all the new features coming with Photomator 3.4.....»»
Sun reaches maximum phase in 11-year solar cycle
In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the sun has reached its solar maximum period, whic.....»»
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday......»»
Apple A17 Pro chip is the star of the first iPad mini update in three years
Refreshed tablet supports Apple Pencil Pro, starts at $499 for 128GB. Apple quietly announced a new version of its iPad mini tablet via press release this morning, the tablet's fi.....»»
Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar
An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects from the sci-fi series "Star.....»»
Research finds homeowners use credit strategically to recover from hurricanes
A massive storm can instantly sweep away someone's dream home, as we've seen recently with Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Millions in the Southeast have had their homes destroyed or damaged by these devastating storms, which are only beco.....»»
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is from the Oort Cloud—the invisible bubble that"s home to countless space objects
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space......»»
Two comets will be visible in the night skies this month
Halloween visitors from the distant Oort Cloud. The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the Sun and eight planets as it exte.....»»
India’s biggest health insurer gets ransomware following data breach
Star Health says it was the victim of a ‘targeted malicious cyberattack’......»»
Astronomers observe a strong superflare from giant star
Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) and various ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers have performed observations of a strong X-ray superflare which occurred in 2022 on a giant star known as HD 251108......»»
Tomb Raider star Hayley Atwell wants to play Lara Croft again
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft star Hayley Atwell doesn't want her time playing the Netflix series' iconic video game heroine to be over yet......»»
‘Ready or Not 2’ is happening with the star and directors returning
The 2019 horror comedy has become something of a cult phenomenon in the years since its 2019 release, prompting interest in a sequel......»»
Exoplanet discovered in a binary system could explain why red dwarfs form massive planets
In recent years, the number of known extrasolar planets (aka. exoplanets) has grown exponentially. To date, 5,799 exoplanets have been confirmed in 4,310 star systems, with thousands more candidates awaiting confirmation. What has been particularly i.....»»
Researchers uncover role of plasma waves in mysterious heating of sun"s corona
There is a profound mystery in our sun. While the sun's surface temperature measures around 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, its outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona, measures more like 2 million degrees Fahrenheit, about 200 times hotter......»»