Magnetar SGR J1935+2154 investigated in detail
Using various ground-based facilities worldwide, an international team of astronomers has carried out long-term multi-frequency radio observations of a galactic magnetar known as SGR J1935+2154. Results of the observational campaign, published March.....»»
Massive Pixel Fold leak reveals every tiny detail about the phone
The Pixel Fold is nearly here, but it seems like we may know everything we need to about the foldable thanks to a major leak......»»
Chinese astronomers detect rubidium and samarium in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet
Using the Echelle SPectrograph for Rocky Exoplanets and Stable Spectroscopic Observations (ESPRESSO), astronomers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have investigated the atmosphere of MASCARA-4b—a distant "ultra-hot Jupiter" exoplanet. The.....»»
Bar theft tactic sees iPhone owners permanently locked out of Apple accounts
A spate of iPhone thefts in bars is resulting in owners finding themselves permanently locked out of their Apple accounts, in some cases losing access to years’ worth of irreplaceable photos. As is often the case, the detail of the story is less d.....»»
PSR J0901-4046 is the most magnetized radio pulsar known, study finds
Astronomers have investigated an ultraslow radio pulsar known as PSR J0901-4046, finding that it has an extremely high magnetic field—at a level of 30 quadrillion Gauss. The discovery, published April 7 in Physical Review D, makes PSR J0901-4046 th.....»»
How Much Detail of the Moon Can Your Smartphone Really Capture?
What’s the smallest lunar object a phone camera lens could resolve from Earth? Here’s what the physics of light tells us about shooting the moon......»»
New Webb telescope image reveals secrets of star structure and building blocks of life
To gaze at the stars is human. To be able to see them in three-dimensional detail is very nearly divine......»»
Plastics supplier to Rivian, Bosch, others faces insolvency
Unique Fabricating is facing insolvency after failing to make loan payments and dealing with allegations of improperly reporting finances, on top of being investigated for alleged labor rights violations in Mexico......»»
NASA’s new interactive mosaic shows Mars in amazing detail
NASA has launched a new interactive tool that shows Mars in extraordinary detail and lets you travel between points of interest at the click of a mouse......»»
Sex, power and colonialism: "Marriages and sexuality were fundamental to colonial power"
Sex and power are closely linked, and this was certainly true in the former Dutch colonies. Ph.D. student Sophie Rose has investigated how sexual and love relationships influenced eighteenth-century power structures there. "You can see that there was.....»»
New interactive mosaic uses NASA imagery to show Mars in vivid detail
Both scientists and the public can navigate a new global image of the Red Planet that was made at Caltech using data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter......»»
Warming strongly increases nutrient availability in a nutrient-limited bog
The dynamics and availability of nutrients in soil can limit the growth of plants and microbes. These forces underpin how ecosystems respond to changing environmental conditions. Researchers investigated climate impacts on peatland nutrient availabil.....»»
One of sunken warship Vasa"s crewmen was a woman
When the human remains found on board the Swedish warship Vasa were investigated, it was initially determined that the skeleton designated "G" was a man. New research now shows that the skeleton is actually from a woman......»»
2024 Mazda CX-90 First Drive: New Three-Row SUV Doesn"t Neglect The Driver
Mazda's CX-90 is entirely new, but there's some familiar attention-to-detail in how this three-row SUV drives. Question is, is the PHEV worth the price? Mazd.....»»
Investigating the druggability of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions
The Allain (IBC), Gossert (BNSP) and Leitner (IMSB) groups investigated the druggability of the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions by a hybrid structure determination approach, which led to the identification of primary fragment hits. T.....»»
Development of biosensor for real-time detection of the G-protein molecular switch
A research team led by Professor Byung-Chang Suh has investigated the real-time effect of the G-protein cycle, which acts as a switch in the body, on the structural changes in G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Their study is published in the journ.....»»
Study investigates effects of isoeugenol on fish
Isoeugenol is a fragrance contained in plants that is very commonly used as an anesthetic in fish farming facilities and aquaculture. A research team at the Department of Animal Physiology at the University of Bayreuth has now investigated the mode o.....»»
An archaeological rediscovery offers clues about distant human past
In their recent publication in the Journal of Human Evolution, UConn Department of Anthropology Professor Christian Tryon and Shara Bailey, Director of the Center for the Study of Human Origins at New York University, detail new findings about 40,000.....»»
Apple executives detail Apple Pencil hover update
Tilt and azimuth for Apple Pencil hover were introduced in iPadOS 16.4, and Apple executives share details about the update.Apple Pencil hoverApple Pencil hover is an exclusive new feature for the iPad Pro models released in 2022. The feature was up.....»»
Cyclone Freddy record claim in the eye of the storm
Cyclone Freddy's extraordinary journey will be reviewed in minute detail to verify whether its deadly track counts as the longest-lasting tropical storm, the world extreme weather records chief told AFP......»»
One component under the iPhone 15 Dynamic Island is getting a redesign
A new supply chain report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo declares that Apple is revamping its Dynamic Island feature to incorporate the iPhone's proximity sensor.Detail from the current iPhone 14 Pro — the proximity sensor is the unit at the bottomThe p.....»»