New tech can make your house a solar microgrid
New version of support hardware can keep homes solar powered during outages. Enlarge / Modern single storey house with solar panels and wall battery for energy storage. (credit: imaginima) In 2020, the average United States re.....»»
ESA, NASA Solar Observatory discovers its 5,000th comet
On March 25, 2024, a citizen scientist in the Czech Republic spotted a comet in an image from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft, which has now been confirmed to be the 5,000th comet discovered using SOHO data. SOHO has achieved.....»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid gets improved tech features
Unveiled at the 2024 New York Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid features a more elaborate infotainment system and more software-based features......»»
The company building a rotating detonation engine is pushing the tech forward
"I'm convinced that this is going to be the engine that unlocks the hypersonic economy." Enlarge / A Venus Aerospace drone makes a powered flight. (credit: Venus Aerospace) Venus Aerospace conducted its first powered fli.....»»
2025 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz get big, bold updates
Freshened versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz include exterior and interior styling enhancements, new tech and enhancements to both lines' XRT trims......»»
How to safely watch April’s total solar eclipse, in person or online
Next month will see a rare and exciting astronomical event: a total solar eclipse that will be viewable across much of North America. Here's how to watch it......»»
April’s solar eclipse may produce an unexpected consequence
A total solar eclipse will take place in the U.S. on April 8, and researchers have just drawn attention to something about it that you may not have considered......»»
Solar eclipse could scramble bird behavior
On April 8, the shadow of a total solar eclipse will race across North America. At the same time, researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and partners will be hurrying to measure the impact of daytime darkness on the movements of birds, bats,.....»»
Micro-Lisa: Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components......»»
Neakasa M1 Robot Litter Box: hi-tech upgrade your cat deserves
Do you own a cat? Do you hate cleaning out its litter box? Then maybe it’s time for a hi-tech solution with the Neakasa M1. The post Neakasa M1 Robot Litter Box: hi-tech upgrade your cat deserves appeared first on Phandroid. Keeping and.....»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
Discovery of amino acid unveils how light makes stomata open in plants
Scientists from Nagoya University have discovered a novel regulatory mechanism that controls the opening of stomata in plants, which is crucial for harnessing solar energy through photosynthesis. The team uncovered the role of phosphorylation at the.....»»
SMOS and Swarm team up to spot huge solar storm
The sun erupted over the weekend, flinging electromagnetic radiation towards Earth, even illuminating skies with spectacular aurora borealis. For the first time, ESA's unlikely space weather duo of SMOS and Swarm tracked the severe solar storm—whic.....»»
Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer......»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Tech industry’s focus on innovation leaves security behind
The rapid digital transformation and technological progress within the technology sector have enlarged the attack surface for companies operating in this space, according to Trustwave. As the sector evolves, the proliferation of Software-as-a-Service.....»»
12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the "Devil Comet"
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks......»»
Yet another sealed 4GB original iPhone brings in over $100,000 at auction
It's time to rummage through your closets and desk drawers for forgotten tech as another iPhone with 4GB of storage sold at an auction for over $130,000.Image Credit: LCG AuctionsIn mid-March, a 4GB original-release iPhone hit the auction block at LC.....»»
Apple"s big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store
Apple's AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC.Apple AIApple, like many other tech companies, is hard at work introducing AI elements to it.....»»
Seeing this eclipse is probably the highest-reward, lowest-effort thing one can do in life
Don't not see it. Enlarge / The path of totality for the April 8 eclipse. (credit: National Solar Observatory) If you enter "how to see the eclipse" into your favorite search engine, you're bound to see thousands—milli.....»»
Apple, Google, and Meta are failing DMA compliance, EU suspects
Tech giants must defend against EU's "concrete evidence" of non-compliance. Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton talks to media about non-compliance investigations against Google, Apple, and Meta under the.....»»