New measurements reveal the enormous halos that shroud all galaxies in the universe
Have you ever wanted to make a $150,000 gamble? If you're right, you open a new window to the universe. But if you're wrong, you've just wasted a lot of money and time......»»
Atomic force microscopy reveals microtubule defects at submolecular resolution
In a study recently published in the journal Nano Letters, researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan, used frequency-modulated atomic force microscopy to reveal the submolecular structure of micr.....»»
How to catch a supernova explosion before it happens—and what we can learn from it
Stars are born, live and die in spectacular ways, with their deaths marked by one of the biggest known explosions in the universe. Like a campfire needs wood to keep burning, a star relies on nuclear fusion—primarily using hydrogen as fuel—to gen.....»»
Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan"s plastic waste removal rates in rivers
Plastic pollution is an ever-growing problem in today's world, as most societies have become overly dependent on plastics for packaging, medical supplies, and general goods......»»
Yellowstone spinoff: Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser reprise roles in new series
The Yellowstone universe will continue with a spinoff series starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler......»»
Goodbye, Spider-Man Universe? Kraven will likely be the last movie in Sony’s SSU
Is this the end of Sony's Spider-Man Universe? According to reports, Kraven the Hunter will likely be the last movie in the SSU......»»
NASA eyes launching SPHEREx sky-mapping mission in early 2025
NASA and SpaceX are targeting late February 2025 for the launch of the agency's next astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx. Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx will launch aboard.....»»
Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion
These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements. Physicists have been puzzling over conflicting observational results pertaini.....»»
"We live in a universe that is just right for us": Study proposes a test for the Anthropic Principle
The Anthropic Principle—stating that the universe we live in is fine-tuned to host life—was first proposed by Brandon Carter in 1973. Since then, it has sparked significant debate......»»
Google’s Genie 2 “world model” reveal leaves more questions than answers
Long-term persistence, real-time interactions remain huge hurdles for AI worlds. In March, Google showed off its first Genie AI model. After training on thousands of hours of 2D r.....»»
Precision mass measurements of atomic nuclei reveal proton halo structure
Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with their collaborators, have achieved the first precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei. Using this mass data, they have determined.....»»
MAUVE: An ultraviolet astrophysics probe mission concept
For the past 30 years, NASA's Great Observatories—the Hubble, Spitzer, Compton, and Chandra space telescopes—have revealed some amazing things about the universe. In addition to some of the deepest views of the universe provided by the Hubble Dee.....»»
3D scans of giant hailstones reveal surprising discoveries that could help predict future storms
Hailstones are formed during thunderstorms, when raindrops are propelled into very cold parts of a cloud, where they freeze. Once the particles are heavy enough, gravity pulls them back towards Earth. As they plummet, they grow into hailstones, which.....»»
EVE Frontier brings fresh new elements, including blockchain, to EVE universe
EVE Frontier is a darkly welcoming entry in the EVE universe and offers a perfect starting point for new players, all while introducing unique gameplay elements......»»
Scientists reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature......»»
Creature Commandos review: an encouraging start for the DCU
James Gunn's Creature Commandos gets the DC Universe off to a colorful, encouraging start......»»
Researchers reveal the mechanism of runaway electron generation in tokamak fusion reactors
A research team has clarified the mechanism behind the generation of runaway electrons during the startup phase of a tokamak fusion reactor. The paper, "Binary Nature of Collisions Facilitates Runaway Electron Generation in Weakly Ionized Plasmas," w.....»»
Image: Interacting galaxies NGC 5257 and NGC 5258
NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 are gravitationally interacting galaxies of similar size and mass in the constellation Virgo......»»
Particle research gets closer to answering why we"re here: Physicists outline next 10 years of neutrino research
Physicists soon will be closer than ever to answering fundamental questions about the origins of the universe by learning more about its tiniest particles......»»
Specs for a budget OnePlus Android tablet just leaked, and they look great
OnePlus is expected to reveal a new budget tablet soon. The specs look great, and the price could be excellent. Here's what we know......»»
MeerKAT confirms the gravitational wave background of the universe in record time
The universe is a turbulent place. Stars are exploding, neutron stars collide, and supermassive black holes are merging. All of these things and many more create gravitational waves. As a result, the cosmos is filled with a rippling sea of gravitatio.....»»