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.....»»
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.....»»
Image: Rolling stones on Mars
There's more to this image of Mars than first meets the eye: nestled in the detail of the cliff face that cuts through this scene are signs of geology in motion. Zooming in reveals several boulders that have fallen from the cliff edge, leaving small.....»»
Globular cluster Messier 14 and its peculiar multiple stellar populations investigated by Hubble
Using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers have observed the globular cluster Messier 14 and its peculiar multiple stellar populations. Results of the observational campaign, published January 7 on arXiv.org, deliver important insight into t.....»»
Apple May Be Done With Intel Macs, But Hackintoshes Can Still Use the Newest CPUs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple hasn't stopped selling Intel Macs just yet, but it's safe to say that we'll never see a Mac with one of Intel's 12th-generation Core processors in it. But that minor detail isn't stopping t.....»»
Persistent radio source QRS121102 investigated in detail
Astronomers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have investigated a persistent radio source known as QRS121102 that is associated with the fast radio burst FRB 121102. Results of the study, published January 4 on arXiv.org, shed mor.....»»
Life in the "dead" heart of Australia
A team of Australian and international scientists led by Australian Museum (AM) and University of New South Wales (UNSW) paleontologist Dr. Matthew McCurry and Dr. Michael Frese of the University of Canberra has discovered and investigated an importa.....»»
Ultraluminous X-ray sources in NGC 891 investigated by researchers
Researchers from the University of Chicago and Fordham University have conducted a long-term monitoring of three ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs) in the spiral galaxy NGC 891. Results of the research, presented in a paper published December 22 on a.....»»
Researchers capture high-frequency oscillations in the gigantic eruption of a neutron star
An international scientific group with outstanding Valencian participation has managed to measure for the first time oscillations in the brightness of a magnetar during its most violent moments. In just a 10th of a second, the magnetar released energ.....»»
Why the Air Force Wants To Put Lidar On Robot Dogs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Science: Imagine being able to see the components of a potentially dangerous situation in live 3D and in fine detail without even having to survey the area,' says Brian Goddin, from the Air Force Insta.....»»
Research inspects very high energy emission from Messier 87
An international team of astronomers has investigated a very high energy (VHE) emission from the radio galaxy Messier 87. Results of the study, published December 16 on arXiv.org, could help us better understand the nature of M87 and the processes re.....»»
Blazar Ton 599 investigated by Indian astronomers
Using NASA's Fermi spacecraft, researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore, India, have conducted a gamma-ray flux and spectral variability study of a blazar known as Ton 599, during its recent flaring activity. Results of the.....»»
Prenatal exposure to phthalates damages reproductive tissue in female mice
Phthalates are a ubiquitous family of chemicals that are used every day. In a new study, researchers have investigated how these compounds affect tissue development in the reproductive systems of female mice offspring......»»
New muscle layer discovered on the jaw
Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers have discovered a previously overlooked section of our jaw muscles and described this layer in detail for the first time......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is getting a new feature to enhance photos
Samsung is reportedly working on a feature called Detail Enhancer for the upcoming 108MP camera on the Galaxy S22 Ultra,.....»»
Prenatal exposure to phthalates damages reproductive tissue in female mice
Phthalates are a ubiquitous family of chemicals that are used every day. In a new study, researchers have investigated how these compounds affect tissue development in the reproductive systems of female mice offspring......»»
Researchers film rare deep sea fish with transparent head
Researchers just captured a rare fish on film, showing off its transparent head and bizarre, upward-looking green eyes in incredible detail......»»
Apple Music"s Siri-only "Voice Plan" is now available for $5 a month
We covered the Voice Plan in greater detail a couple months ago, but we'll briefly summarize its functionality again here. If you sign up for the plan, you'll only be paying $5 a month for the same, unlimited access too all of Apple Music's 90 millio.....»»
Atomic structure of antifungal drug confirms unusual mechanism, opens door to less-toxic derivatives
Advanced molecular imaging technology has now mapped the structure of a drug widely used to treat fungal infections but whose workings have mystified researchers and physicians for nearly 70 years. Researchers now described in atomistic detail the st.....»»
The Linux community is attempting to revive these 20-year-old GPUs
Don't expect to run Cyberpunk 2077 on max detail though......»»
Best 1080p Gaming Monitors 2021
It's time to upgrade your hertz! Here's our top picks for the best 1080p 144Hz gaming monitors. Don't let anyone tell you 1080p monitors aren't worthwhile. 4K gaming monitors and 1440p models may be able to give you more detail in terms of re.....»»