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......»»
Study: Lake ice becoming unsafe, increasing drowning risk
Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is becoming more precarious and shorter in duration......»»
Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CF.....»»
Friday Night Lights reboot heads to Peacock. How does it differ from the original?
Peacock has won the competitive bidding war for Friday Night Lights reboot, a TV series about high school football......»»
iOS 18.3 beta release date: Here’s when to expect the next update
iOS 18.2 just launched to the public, but for beta users who have been running the software since October, it’s officially old news. Next up is the iOS 18.3 beta, which should release very soon. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.3 beta to ar.....»»
NASA believes it understands why Ingenuity crashed on Mars
Engineers are already beginning to plan for possible follow-on missions. Eleven months after the Ingenuity helicopter made its final flight on Mars, engineers and scientists at NA.....»»
Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue
Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»
Scientists examine how roasting affects the perfect brew
A new study in published in Scientific Reports suggests that the perfect cup of coffee is influenced by a complex blend of variables such as bean processing method, brewing time, and grind size, not just the roast level......»»
An interstellar visitor helped shape the orbits of the planets
The orbits of the planets around the sun have been the source for many a scientific debate. Their current orbital properties are well understood but the planetary orbits have evolved and changed since the formation of the solar system......»»
E. coli dons polymer "Superman cape" for sustainable chemical production
Trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substan.....»»
Scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows
A team of Rice University scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows. Imaging applications in a range of fields—such as security, surveillance, industr.....»»
Scientists collect "microbial fingerprints" found in household plumbing
The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people's homes......»»
Scientists develop cost-effective lasers for extended short-wave infrared applications
Current laser technologies for the extended short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral range rely on expensive and complex materials, limiting their scalability and affordability. To address these challenges, ICFO researchers have presented a novel approach.....»»
Mathematicians make leap in modeling human impact on climate
A breakthrough in the theory of climate change science has given scientists the most robust way yet to link observed climate change to both human-made and natural causes and to spot early warning signals for potential climate disasters......»»
Feast your eyes on 10 years of Hubble images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The Hubble Space Telescope has been imaging the outer planets of our solar system for a decade, learning about their strange weather conditions......»»
How long is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a much larger adventure than his film escapades, but by how much? Here's how long you can expect to spend with Indiana......»»
The Game Awards 2024: How to watch and what to expect
This year's Game Awards show is happening on December 12 and it'll feature fresh looks at Borderlands 3, Mafia: The Old Country and more......»»
iPhone SE 4 is coming soon; here are the latest rumors
Apple is reportedly set to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few short months. The update will bring a dramatic overhaul to Apple’s most affordable iPhone. A new supply chain report this week has some additional details on what to expect from th.....»»
WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts
WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out......»»
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this December 2024, stream this one
Pete's Dragon will leave you with all the warm and fuzzy feelings you should expect from a great Disney movie......»»
Astro Bot wasn’t 2024’s only great platformer. Try these 5 underrated gems
With all eyes understandably on Astro Bot late in the year, platformer fans may have overlooked some of 2024's best offerings. Here are 5 you may have missed......»»