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.....»»
MIT researchers detail plans for private missions to search for life on Venus
A suite of new privately-funded missions will be heading to Venus to search our neighboring planet for signs of life, beginning in 2023......»»
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg Steps Back As Employees Detail How He "Led By Fear"
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg is "taking time off" after he made the controversial decision to fire 900 workers via a Zoom call last week. While he said he is "deeply sorry" for the way the lay-offs were handled, multiple current and former employees vi.....»»
2,700-year-old leather armor proves technology transfer happened in antiquity
Researchers at the University of Zurich have investigated a unique leather scale armor found in the tomb of a horse rider in Northwest China. Design and construction details of the armor indicate that it originated in the Neo-Assyrian Empire between.....»»
How to record the screen on your iPhone
Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to record the screen on your iPhone or iPad......»»
Massive galaxy cluster ClG-J104803.7+313843 investigated in X-rays
Italian astronomers have performed X-ray observations of the massive galaxy cluster ClG-J104803.7+313843, using ESA's XMM-Newton spacecraft. Results of the observational campaign, presented November 26 on arXiv.org, shed more light on the properties.....»»
X-ray laser reveals how radiation damage arises
An international research team has used the X-ray laser European XFEL to gain new insights into how radiation damage occurs in biological tissue. The study reveals in detail how water molecules are broken apart by high-energy radiation, creating pote.....»»
Invasive ants can threaten ecosystems by damaging plants at the roots
Invasive ant species can be found in almost every ecosystem on earth, but the impact these invaders may have on plant health has only recently been investigated by scientists. A new study published in Journal of Ecology is the first of its kind to fi.....»»
Secret of tempera’s pleasing properties is how egg yolk interacts with pigment
A network forms between egg yolk proteins, water molecules, and pigment's clay particles. Enlarge / Detail of Michelangelo's unfinished painting The Virgin and Child with Saint John and Angels (tempera on wood, ca. 1497), aka The Manch.....»»
How to appear offline on Xbox One
Sometimes, you just don't want to be bothered while you're playing games. This guide will detail how to appear offline on Xbox One in only a few simple steps......»»
Biosensor barcodes identify, detail ‘chatting’ among cancer cells
Ever since the first barcode appeared on a pack of chewing gum in 1974, the now-ubiquitous system has enabled manufacturers, retailers and consumers to quickly and effectively identify, characterize, locate and track products and materials. Scientist.....»»
Elden Ring Is Full Of Neat Little Details, Like Leaving Your Character’s Individual Toeprints In The Sand
Elden Ring features a lot of detail in even the smallest of things, such as leaving individual toeprints in the sand. The post Elden Ring Is Full Of Neat Little Details, Like Leaving Your Character’s Individual Toeprints In The Sand appeared fi.....»»
Study inspects subdwarf B stars in the open cluster NGC 6791
Using NASA's Kepler spacecraft and the MMT telescope in Arizona, an international team of astronomers has investigated a population of subdwarf B stars in an open cluster known as NGC 6791. Results of the study, published November 18 on arXiv.org, de.....»»
Inspecting an ultraluminous X-ray source in the galaxy NGC 55
Using data from NASA's Swift and NuSTAR spacecraft, as well as from ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, Indian astronomers have investigated spectral and temporal properties of an ultraluminous X-ray source (ULX) in the spiral galaxy NGC 55. The study, publi.....»»
Which Ring Doorbell should you buy on Black Friday 2021?
Looking Black Friday deals on your home security check list? Here are the deals and the detail you should know if you're shopping for Ring Video Doorbells......»»
How positively and negatively charged ions behave at interfaces
How positively and negatively charged ions behave at the interface between a solid surface and an aqueous solution has been investigated by researchers from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, its sister research network.....»»
The 5 best wireless headphones for TV
Looking for wireless headphones so you can watch TV without disturbing others or missing a single sound detail? These wireless headphones are the perfect fit!.....»»
Researchers reveal structure of itch receptors on cells
Scientists have conducted research showing in precise detail how chemicals bind to mast cells to cause itch, and the scientists figured out the detailed structure of receptor proteins on the surface of these cells when a compound is bound to those pr.....»»
Examining interactions between corals and macroalgae on Singapore"s urban reefs
National University of Singapore marine ecologists studied the dynamics of interactions between corals and macroalgae (seaweeds) on Singapore's urban reefs and investigated the processes that mediate them, providing important insights on how our cora.....»»
Orion Bar region investigated in detail by Russian astronomers
Using spacecraft and ground-based facilities, Russian astronomers have inspected the Orion Bar photodissociation region, focusing on the mid-infrared emission from this source. Results of the study could help astronomers to better understand the evol.....»»
Study shines a light into "black holes" in the Arabidopsis genome
Salk Institute scientists, collaborating with researchers from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University, have sequenced the genome of the world's most widely used model plant species, Arabidopsis thaliana, at a level of detail never p.....»»