New look at a bright stellar nursery
This overlay shows radio (orange) and infrared images of a giant molecular cloud called W49A, where new stars are being formed. A team of astronomers led by Chris DePree of Agnes Scott College used the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky Ver.....»»
COVID-19 lockdowns "turned India greener"
India's drastic COVID-19 lockdowns had a silver lining. With polluting industries and vehicular movement halted, urban dwellers were treated to bright, blue skies and views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, long obscured by thick smog......»»
Oppo’s upcoming flagship could have an insanely bright display
According to a tweet by tipster Ice Universe, it has been suggested that the upcoming Oppo Find X6 Pro could have the brightest smartphone display on the market. The post Oppo’s upcoming flagship could have an insanely bright display first appeared.....»»
For gardeners, botanical Latin is a language worth learning
If you've been thumbing through a gardening catalog or shopping at a nursery, you've likely noticed two names assigned to each plant, a common name and a botanical name, the latter of which might read like a sort of pretentious, unpronounceable gibbe.....»»
TV brightness wars: how bright does your TV need to be?
In the battle for brightness supremacy, the nits just keep on coming. But how bright is bright enough? Here's what you need to know......»»
Student on Texas flight admits to AirDrop bomb hoax that iOS 16.2 could prevent
Apple recently changed how AirDrop works between iPhones, but not everyone has updated to the latest software clearly. Just last week, a student traveling in Texas had the bright idea to play a bomb prank on a plane using AirDrop just before takeoff.....»»
Over one billion galaxies blaze bright in colossal map of the sky
The universe is teeming with galaxies, each brimming with billions of stars. Though all galaxies shine brightly, many are cloaked in dust, while others are so distant that to observers on Earth they appear as little more than faint smudges. By creati.....»»
Tweek 2.1 review: Relive the paper planner experience
If you miss the traditional paper planner experience, where you can highlight text and add bright sticky notes, Tweek might be for you. Otherwise, it probably isn't.Tweek is a digital planner with a paper experienceIn a digital world where traditiona.....»»
Pick up a MacBook Pro for just $899 & Mac mini for $499 with these blowout deals
With price points dipping to as low as $499, OWC's Mac blowout sale features savings of up to 50% off on closeout MacBook Pro and Mac mini models.Save up to 50% on Macs.Kicking off the sale is a stellar deal on Apple's M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch, with th.....»»
"Tadpole" molecular cloud appears to be playing around black hole
A peculiar cloud of gas, nicknamed the Tadpole due to its shape, appears to be revolving around a space devoid of any bright objects. This suggests that the Tadpole is orbiting a dark object, most likely a black hole 100,000 times more massive than t.....»»
AI is coming for your PC games, but you should be excited, not worried
AI is everywhere, and your PC games aren't safe. Don't get worried, though. AI is already being used in PC games, and it has a bright future ahead......»»
I’ve seen the (distant) future of AI web search – here’s where it’s amazing, and where it struggles
It only takes minutes using the new AI-powered Bing to see that the future is very bright for AI in search. But that future is further away than we realize......»»
At Last, the Milky Way Gets a Better Close Up
The largest catalog ever collected by a single telescope maps Earth’s 3 billion stellar neighbors—and helps track the dust that warps how we see them......»»
Study: Bright red pigment in red velvet mites protects them against harmful effects of UV radiation and heat
Living on the rugged landscape of rocks and concrete, the red velvet mite Balaustium murorum braves intense sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. These non-parasitic mites feed largely on pollen and emerge during spring from eggs that were laid during.....»»
First nursery of multiple shark species in the Eastern Atlantic described in Cape Verde
A new study carried out by Portuguese and Cape Verdean researchers reveals a shark nursery in the Sal Rey bay (Boa Vista island, Cape Verde): home to juveniles of several endangered species, including the iconic hammerhead shark, this is a unique reg.....»»
OnePlus 11 vs. Google Pixel 7: the top Android phone under $700?
The OnePlus 11 is a truly stellar smartphone that rivals phones costing hundreds of dollars more. But should you buy it or the Google Pixel 7? We found out......»»
Antarctica"s ocean brightens clouds
The teeming life in the Southern Ocean, which encircles Antarctica, contributes to brightening the clouds that form there, according to a study published today in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. The clouds are bright because of their high density.....»»
Poco X5 Pro review: is this bright yellow phone worth your money?
The Poco X5 Pro is a new affordable phone that's only a slight update to the previous model. Is it worth it?.....»»
The Tarantula Nebula glows brightly in this week’s Hubble image
This week's Hubble image captures the huge, bright cloud of dust and gas known as the Tarantula Nebula......»»
Apple says 2 billion of its devices are in active use
In a bright spot in Thursday's earnings report, Apple has disclosed that it has two billion active devices, including the iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and other products.The figure, announced as part of Apple's latest financial earnings call, is an incr.....»»
U-Turn Orbit Theory review: nothing theoretical about this stellar turntable
With the Orbit Theory, turntable maker U-Turn makes the jump to premium territory with a stellar option......»»