NASA"s instruments capture sharpest image of Earth"s radiation belts
From Aug. 19–20, ESA's (European Space Agency's) Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission made history with a daring lunar-Earth flyby and double gravity assist maneuver, a spaceflight first. As the spacecraft zipped past our moon and home planet.....»»
Apple Intelligence isn"t hugely important, says an iPhone user survey done too early
The addition of AI features like Apple Intelligence are not impressive to consumers, a survey of Apple and Samsung smartphone owners claims, but the timing of the survey may have skewed the results.Image Playground, which survey respondents wouldn't.....»»
What is a dark comet? A quick guide to the "new" kids in the solar system
In 2017, NASA discovered and later confirmed the first interstellar object to enter our solar system......»»
Simulation sheds light on Earth"s magnetic field generation while advancing neuromorphic computing
How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers from the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Sa.....»»
Webb finds planet-forming disks lived longer in early universe
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope just solved a conundrum by proving a controversial finding made with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope more than 20 years ago......»»
Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks
Wildfires in radiologically contaminated areas pose substantial risks, such as the redistribution of radionuclides and increased radiation exposure for residents. A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba investigated the effects of a larg.....»»
Planning a holiday? Three ways to reduce your carbon footprint
These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900—a pre-industrial time when the first global temperatures wer.....»»
Does the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b have an atmosphere after all?
TRAPPIST-1 b is one of seven rocky planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1, located 40 light-years away. The planetary system is unique because it allows astronomers to study seven Earth-like planets from relatively close range, with three of them in th.....»»
Watch the space station send the first wooden satellite into orbit
NASA has released footage showing the first-ever wooden satellite being deployed to orbit in a study to test its effectiveness as a space material......»»
Completing the "timetree" of primates: A new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth
In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr. Jack M Craig, Dr. Blair Hedges, and Dr. Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic d.....»»
Some iPhone users report overheating when using Apple Intelligence
Some iOS 18.2 users have reported concerning amounts of heat generation while using Image Playground and other AI-features......»»
Sonos Arc Ultra review: The best Dolby Atmos soundbar just got better
Sonos is trying to regain some of its shine with the Arc Ultra soundbar — and from what we've seen so far, it goes a long way towards restoring the brand's image.Sonos Arc Ultra review: The new Sonos Arc UltraRecently, Sonos has been under fire for.....»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
See the majestic Southern Pinwheel Galaxy in this Dark Energy Camera image
The striking Southern Pinwheel Galaxy is one of the brightest barred spiral galaxies in the sky......»»
Satellites capture dramatic increase in HFC-125, a potent greenhouse gas
HFC-125 is a greenhouse gas becoming a major contributor to global warming, and in the first study to use satellites to measure its concentration in the atmosphere, researchers found it has increased exponentially in the past 20 years......»»
M87"s powerful jet unleashes rare gamma-ray outburst
Also known as Virgo A or NGC 4486, M87 is the brightest object in the Virgo cluster of galaxies, the largest gravitationally bound type of structure in the universe. It came to fame in April 2019 after scientists from EHT released the first image of.....»»
How to find a comet before it hits Earth
How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more? You look for its footprint......»»
Commission approves Minnesota"s first carbon-capture pipeline: Its future hinges on the Dakotas
Minnesota utility regulators on Dec 12 unanimously approved what would be the state's first carbon dioxide pipeline, stretching 28 rural miles from an ethanol plant near Fergus Falls to the North Dakota border......»»
Seabed seismographs unlock mysteries of longest runout sediment flows
Durham University scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in marine geoscience, revealing unprecedented insights into the dynamics of Earth's longest runout sediment flows......»»
NASA’s Mars rover just emerged from Jezero Crater. So, what next?
After a three-and-a-half month climb, NASA's Perseverance rover has finally reached the top of the Jezero Crater rim. So, what now?.....»»
Numbers, Pages, and Keynote gain Apple Intelligence smarts
Apple has updated its iWork suite of apps, with Numbers, Keynote, and Pages gaining the ability to use Apple Intelligence features.Image Playground in Numbers for iPadOSApple's update to iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 made some conside.....»»