Neutron-star mergers illuminate the mysteries of quark matter
Neutron stars are the remnants of old stars that have run out of nuclear fuel and undergone a supernova explosion and a subsequent gravitational collapse. Although their collisions—or binary mergers—are rare, when they do occur, these violent eve.....»»
Apple TV Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown; star refunded Apple to block it
An Apple TV+ Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown after all, despite the fact that Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald completed filming. A new report says that Winfrey refunded the sum Apple paid her for the project in order to prevent it fr.....»»
Detailed model suggests organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde
Although Mars is currently a cold, dry planet, geological evidence suggests that liquid water existed there around 3 to 4 billion years ago. Where there is water, there is usually life. In their quest to answer the burning question about life on Mars.....»»
Neutron scientists wake a sleeping giant after nine-month nap and makeover
What's the best way to wake a giant after a long nap? "Very carefully, and with a lot of planning," said a grinning John Galambos. He was the project director for the Proton Power Upgrade project, or PPU, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until his re.....»»
New cosmic distance catalog could unlock the mysteries of universe formation
A new catalog providing information on millions of distant galaxies, which determines their distances with unprecedented precision over a field of view and depth never before explored, has been published today......»»
Researchers spot largest black hole jets ever discovered
The jets are 140 times larger than the Milky Way. Enlarge / Artist's conception of a dark matter filament containing a galaxy with large jets. (Caltech noted that some details of this image were created using AI.) (credit: Martij.....»»
LHC experiments observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet
Quantum entanglement is a fascinating feature of quantum physics—the theory of the very small. If two particles are quantum-entangled, the state of one particle is tied to that of the other, no matter how far apart the particles are. This mind-bend.....»»
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond: Physicists develop ultra-fast laser method to study high-density plasmas
In a few picoseconds (trillionths of a second), a small, thin piece of copper momentarily becomes dense plasma, specifically a state called warm dense matter, warm being a relative term—the metal is nearly 200,000 degrees Fahrenheit. With the short.....»»
Reinventing the clock: NASA"s new tech for space timekeeping
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for example, relies on precise timing signals from satellite.....»»
Book Review: A Return to the Creepy Tensions of ‘Area X’
In Absolution, Jeff VanderMeer explores the mysteries in his Southern Reach Trilogy.....»»
A man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport
A man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport.....»»
Eve releases Matter-enabled version of its smart home light switch
has unveiled the Matter-enabled Eve Light Switch, marking a significant step in smart home technology. This switch allows seamless lighting control without changing bulbs and is compatible with single-pole and 3-way setups. more….....»»
How to cancel your ESPN Plus subscription
If you're thinking about canceling ESPN Plus, our guide will make it easy no matter what platform you signed up on. Here's exactly what to do......»»
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You can get your hands on this Govee RGBIC floor lamp at a HUGE discount to illuminate your home thanks to an early Prime Big Deal Day offer......»»
Nuclear theorists turn to supercomputers to map out matter"s building blocks in 3D
Deep inside what we perceive as solid matter, the landscape is anything but stationary. The interior of the building blocks of the atom's nucleus—particles called hadrons that a high school student would recognize as protons and neutrons—are made.....»»
Lord Kelvin: How the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world
"What got you into astrophysics?" It's a question I'm often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing to my early passion for exploring the biggest questions about our universe. Well, along with seeing Star Wars at an impressionable age......»»
Portugal battles ferocious wildfires as toll rises to seven
Thousands of firefighters on Tuesday battled wildfires in Portugal that have killed seven people and burnt more land in a matter of days than the rest of the summer combined......»»
An oddball sports movie will unite a Dune 2 actor, a former MCU star, and a rapper in 2025
Tyler, the Creator will make his feature film debut in Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie's upcoming A24 movie starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow......»»
The popular Eve Light Switch now supports Matter, no longer requires a hub
The Eve Light Switch with Matter brings added functionality to the popular device, and it can even be controlled without a hub now......»»
10 years ago, this action thriller unleashed an evil Captain America on an unsuspecting audience
10 years ago, this clever action thriller showcased the dark side of American heroism and solidified the star qualities of its two lead actors......»»
This Stormtrooper-themed electric shaver is only $100 today normally $150
Love Star Wars? You need to check out this Panasonic Stormtrooper-themed wet-dry electric razor. It's pretty rad......»»