New warm mini-Neptune exoplanet detected by TESS
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new warm mini-Neptune alien world transiting a bright M-dwarf star. The newly found exoplanet, designated TOI-1201b, is estimated to be abo.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, September 23
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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Sunday, September 22
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NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, September 21
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Citizen science collaboration yields precise data on exoplanet WASP-77 A b
A planet swings in front of its star, dimming the starlight we see. Events like these, called transits, provide us with bounties of information about exoplanets—planets around stars other than the sun. But predicting when these special events occur.....»»
This beautiful mini PC has problems, but I love it anyway
Through a collaboration between Tecno and Geekom, the Megamini G1 delivers performance far above what its specs would suggest......»»
Astronomers just detected the biggest black hole jets ever seen—and named them Porphyrion
The largest known black hole jets, 23 million light years across, have been discovered in the distant universe. This pair of particle beams launched by a supermassive black hole is over a hundred times larger than our galaxy, the Milky Way......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, September 20
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The Mac Mini with M2 chip is on sale at Best Buy today
Best Buy has cut the price on the Mac mini M2 bringing it down by another $100 and making it an even more affordable entry point to macOS......»»
This mini gaming PC with a Ryzen 9 CPU is on sale for under $500
Want a cool looking mini gaming PC for occasional sessions? This Acemagician mini gaming PC is the solution and it's $100 off at Amazon......»»
This Whirlpool mini fridge is only $110 today at Target — normally it’s $150
Want a place to store cold drinks and snacks? This Whirlpool mini fridge deal at Target is just what you need to shop. Check it out......»»
Study reveals that future climate change may reduce the Amazon rainforest"s ability to act as a carbon sink
The Amazon, often called the "lungs of the planet," is the world's largest tropical forest, playing a crucial role in the global climate system due to its vast carbon storage. While it is typically warm and humid all year round, continued climate cha.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, September 19
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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.....»»
Astronomers detect hundreds of supernova remnants using novel method
Using a new method exploiting the capabilities of the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE), astronomers have detected 307 new supernova remnants, including seven rare oxygen-rich ones. The finding was presented in a research paper published Septe.....»»
Apple may have stealthily confirmed the new Mac mini
We've heard of all the Macs that might be launching soon, but today gave us the first hint from Apple itself......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, September 18
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TCL accused of selling quantum dot TVs without actual quantum dots
Would such a scam really be worth it? Enlarge / TCL's C655 Pro TV is advertised as a quantum dot Mini LED TV. (credit: TCL) TCL has come under scrutiny this month after testing that claimed to examine three TCL TVs mark.....»»
Astronomers discover new feature in exoplanet distribution that"s between the Neptunian Desert and Savanna
Astronomers have uncovered the "Neptunian Ridge," a newly identified feature in the distribution of exoplanets. This discovery, led by an international team including members of the University of Geneva, The NCCR PlanetS and the Centro de Astrobiolog.....»»
How to get more fuel and heat in Frostpunk 2
Fuel and heat are the keys to survival in Frostpunk 2. Here's how to get both so you can stay warm......»»
An ambitious mission to Neptune could study both the planet and Triton
Mission concepts to the outer solar system are relatively common, as planetary scientists are increasingly frustrated by our lack of knowledge of the farthest planets. Neptune, the farthest known planet, was last visited by Voyager 2 in the 1980s......»»