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.....»»
New fast radio burst found in area that shouldn’t have any sources
Source narrowed down to a cluster where the stars are too old for bursts. Enlarge / Artist's conception of a high-energy burst coming off the surface of a magnetar. (credit: Goddard Space Flight Center) Fast radio bursts were.....»»
1.7 million Hondas are being investigated for phantom braking
NHTSA has received 278 complaints about inappropriate automatic emergency braking. Enlarge / Honda's forward collision warning system has always been sensitive. Now the NHTSA is investigating some Hondas for false-positive automatic em.....»»
DOJ: White supremacists hoped to ignite “race war” by attacking power grids
Plea agreements detail plan to attack substations across US and cause mass unrest. Enlarge / High-voltage electricity towers and power lines at a substation in Central California. (credit: Getty Images | Sundry Photography) Th.....»»
Distinct structural domains in MUNC long non-coding RNA regulate gene expression
In a paper in Cell Reports, Anindya Dutta, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues detail the first structure-function study of a long non-coding RNA, or lncRNA, called MUNC lncRNA. Their findings point out the importance of experimentally determining the struct.....»»
Persian-Swedish bilingual students read and write better in Swedish
In today's global society, bilingualism is increasingly common. Many grow up with one language at home and another at school. In a new dissertation at Umeå University, Baran Johansson has investigated how children in grades 4–9 read and write in t.....»»
A "hot Jupiter"s" dark side is revealed in detail for first time
MIT astronomers have obtained the clearest view yet of the perpetual dark side of an exoplanet that is "tidally locked" to its star. Their observations, combined with measurements of the planet's permanent day side, provide the first detailed view of.....»»
Tesla’s radar-less cars investigated by NHTSA after complaints spike
Tesla's safety camera system has a real problem with false positives. Enlarge / Tesla's camera-only approach to driver assistance keeps landing it in trouble. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Tesla) Tesla is facing a new headache this.....»»
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.5 PS4 Issues Are Being Looked Into By CDPR
Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.5 issues on PS4 and PC are being investigated by CD Projekt RED. The post Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.5 PS4 Issues Are Being Looked Into By CDPR appeared first on PlayStation Universe. CD Projekt RED is looking into issues ca.....»»
Virgin Galactic video offers detailed look at its space tourism ride
Virgin Galactic has released a new video showing off its sub-orbital space tourism ride in greater detail than ever before......»»
10 "Ted Lasso" Easter eggs even the biggest fans miss
If you think Ted Lasso is life...we agree.Senior Entertainment Editor Nicole Gallucci takes us through a still-underrated aspect of the show: its attention to detail (as shown by an impressive roster of Easter eggs scattered throughout its 22 episode.....»»
Five electric SUVs by 2026 are key to Lincoln’s future
Its first BEV is due this year. Enlarge / So far, this is as much detail about its first battery EV as Lincoln has teased us with. (credit: Lincoln) Lincoln has been Ford's luxury brand for almost exactly a century now—the B.....»»
Genomic surveillance helps prepare for rabies outbreaks in bats
The COVID-19 pandemic and the significant impact of emerging variants have shown the importance of understanding viruses in as much detail as possible......»»
South Korea says Apple"s alternative payment plan "lacks detail"
South Korean regulators want better, more detailed compliance plans from both Apple and Google over opening up their App Stores to outside payment methods.Following South Korea's passing of a law requiring tech companies to allow alternative payment.....»»
Steam finally adds the download detail gamers have been missing
It’s a small thing, but it’s bound to make many users happy — Steam is finally updating its client to show the required disk space for each game. For users who are running low on storage, this can be a bit of a game-changer. In any case.....»»
Study: Look into the camera during video meetings to be perceived positively
People who look directly into the camera during video meetings are seen as more sociable and sympathetic. This is the finding of a study that investigated how gaze, camera angle and distance affect how we are perceived during video meetings......»»
Sneak a Peek at Upcoming Android Auto UI Refresh
Reports of a refreshed interface for Android Auto have been circulating since last September, with screenshots being posted and words being compiled to detail what would be changing. This week, we’re getting a really good look at what Google.....»»
Peering into the atmosphere of an ultra-hot exoplanet
Astronomers have investigated the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-189b's atmosphere, and found that it's just as odd as the planet beneath......»»
Synthesis and properties of wing-shaped nanographene
In recent years, various synthetic chemical approaches have been investigated using polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) as "nanographene with precise molecular structure and high purity." If it becomes possible to construct structurally controlled 3.....»»
Unusual emission from pulsar PSR B1859+07 examined with FAST
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have investigated a peculiar emission phenomena exhibited by a pulsar known as PSR B1859+07. Results of the study, published January 18 on the arXiv pre-print.....»»
Crypto.com CEO Confirms Hundreds of Accounts Were Hacked
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, has finally confirmed that hundreds of user accounts were indeed compromised by hackers and had funds stolen as a result, though detail.....»»