Most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy found
Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was spotted in data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission because it imposes an odd 'wobbling' motion on the companion sta.....»»
DEAL: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at a 34% discount TODAY!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is currently on sale on Amazon where its price has been slashed by a whopping 34%. The post DEAL: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE at a 34% discount TODAY! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung makes some pretty.....»»
Distant blazar discovery supports rapid black hole formation in the early universe
Astronomers have discovered an important piece of the puzzle of how supermassive black holes were able to grow so quickly in the early universe: a special kind of active galactic nucleus so distant that its light has taken more than 12.9 billion year.....»»
Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists
Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»
NASA finds "sideways" black hole using legacy data and new techniques
NASA researchers have discovered a perplexing case of a black hole that appears to be "tipped over," rotating in an unexpected direction relative to the galaxy surrounding it. That galaxy, called NGC 5084, has been known for years, but the sideways s.....»»
Trust in US media hit an all-time low in 2024. New survey shows Black midwesterners have found other sources
In 2024, Gallup reported Americans' trust in media was at an all-time low......»»
Numbers don’t lie: EA Sports College Football 25 is 2024’s bestselling game
EA College Sports Football 25 is this year's bestselling game, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is right behind......»»
Spiderweb protocluster captured by Webb shows supermassive black holes can halt star formation
An international research team has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe massive galaxies discovered by the Subaru Telescope in a corner of the early universe known as the Spiderweb protocluster. The JWST results confirm what had been.....»»
Survey of 26,000 dead stars confirms key details of extreme stellar behavior
A study of more than 26,000 white dwarf stars has confirmed a long-predicted but elusive effect in these ultra-dense, dying stars: Hotter white dwarfs are slightly puffier than cooler ones, even when they have the same mass......»»
Russian oil spill contaminates 50km of Black Sea beaches
Russia Wednesday expanded an operation to clean up thousands of tonnes of oil that spilt into the sea and contaminated 50 kilometers of beaches after tanker ships were wrecked in a storm......»»
Dormant massive black hole in the early universe challenges existing models
Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is "napping" after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this b.....»»
Black Bag trailer: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett are spies in a deadly marriage
In the official trailer for Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag, Michael Fassbender's espionage agent must choose between protecting his wife or serving his country......»»
Black Myth: Wukong’s impact is more important than any award
Black Myth: Wukong may not have won Game of the Year, but it leaves 2024 having made an even bigger impact......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25’s release date is all but confirmed
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event date has leaked again, corroborating existing rumors and all but confirming that it will take place on January 22......»»
Chinese detector to hunt elusive neutrinos deep underground
Underneath a granite hill in southern China, a massive detector is nearly complete that will sniff out the mysterious ghost particles lurking around us......»»
The massive LastPass hack from 2022 is still haunting us
The LastPass data breach happened back in 2022, but the ramifications of it are still playing out today......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy A25 5G quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is a budget Android smartphone. It offers decent specificatio.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G power banks
Charge your Samsung Galaxy A25 anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is a smartphone with a huge 5,000mAh battery. It can last for abou.....»»
Black hole genealogy: A new way to discover "ancestors" of cosmic phenomena
A research team has proposed a new method to reconstruct the "family tree" of black holes. Published in The Astrophysical Journal, this research offers a way to infer the properties of the black hole progenitors of these mergers, one of the most brut.....»»
NASA missions spot cosmic "wreath" displaying stellar circle of life
Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself......»»
Samsung’s next stylus may take inspiration from the Apple Pencil
The next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold might be a lot thinner, with an S-Pen that looks eerily familiar to another popular stylus......»»