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Neutron stars could be heating up from dark matter annihilation

One of the big mysteries about dark matter particles is whether they interact with each other. We still don't know the exact nature of what dark matter is. Some models argue that dark matter only interacts gravitationally, but many more posit that da.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 15th, 2024

Matter expands energy tracking capabilities, streamlines setup

Matter 1.4 is now available bringing with it a bunch of new energy tracking features and network enhancements......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News3 hr. 41 min. ago

New Matter 1.4 spec supports more device types & improvements for Apple Home

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.Matter continues to improve with its latest updateThe Connectivity St.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News5 hr. 40 min. ago

Quantum vortices confirm superfluidity in supersolid

Supersolids are a new form of quantum matter that has only recently been demonstrated. The state of matter can be produced artificially in ultracold, dipolar quantum gases. A team led by Innsbruck physicist Francesca Ferlaino has now demonstrated a m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Make the most of your smart lights this holiday season with these expert tips

It's dark and dreary this time of year, but if you're using smart lights properly, it's easy to get through the winter. Here's how to optimize your setup......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Scientists find key to engineering water-responsive biopolymers

Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict the behaviors of water-responsive materials—solid matter that can change shape by absorbing.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia

Seventeen new species of plant bugs—a group of insects with a strawlike mouth used to feed on plant and animal matter—have been identified on the islands of French Polynesia, and their names honor scientists, actors, and Vice President Kamala Har.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Globular cluster Gran 5 hosts two stellar populations, study finds

Using the Gemini-South telescope, astronomers have performed high-resolution near-infrared spectroscopy of stars in a Galactic globular cluster known as Gran 5. They found that this cluster harbors two stellar populations with different metallicities.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

5 great Netflix movies to stream this Election Day

No matter where you fall in the political spectrum, these five great Netflix movies can help take your mind off of election day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The "27 Club" isn"t true, but it is real—a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality

There's a certain allure to the notion that some of the world's brightest stars burn out at the age of 27. The so-called 27 Club has captivated the public imagination for half a century. Its members include legendary musicians Jimi Hendrix, Janis Jop.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 may be the perfect gravel bike

Trek's updated adventure-focused gravel bike is fun no matter where you ride it. As I followed a friend down a flow-y, undulating single-track trail, I started laughing. Unlike my.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of the social and political structures that are necessary to all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is the giant panda, a nation-wide source of pride and dip.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Observations detect hundreds of possible supergiant stars in two nearby galaxies

Using the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST), Chinese astronomers have identified nearly 300 candidate supergiant stars in the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies. The finding was reported in a research paper published O.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

30 years ago, New York City went dark and NBC’s Must See TV shined brightly

In 1994, three of NBC's main sitcoms participated in an ambitious crossover featuring a power outage in NYC. Thirty years later, the gimmick still feels fresh......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

10 best dark comedy movies of all time, ranked

The best dark comedy movies are the perfect blend of grim and hilarious, from the satirical modern classic, Parasite, to the '90s crime favorite, Fargo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Learning more about supernovae through stardust

Most of the diverse elements in the universe come from supernovae. We are, quite literally, made of the dust of those long-dead stars and other astrophysical processes. But the details of how it all comes about are something astronomers strive to und.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals

This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

Your only mission in this dark, futuristic city builder? Make cool skylines. Some of my favorite games deny me the thing I think I want most. Elden Ring refuses to provide manag.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Hubble watches neutron stars collide and explode to create black hole and "birth atoms"

Hubble watches neutron stars collide and explode to create black hole and "birth atoms".....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won"t get destroyed

If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.Dark Sky (left) was shut down, Apple Music Classical (right) came from an acquisiti.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024