NGC 2264: Telescopes illuminate "Christmas tree cluster"
This new image of NGC 2264, also known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," shows the shape of a cosmic tree with the glow of stellar lights. NGC 2264 is, in fact, a cluster of young stars—with ages between about one and five million years old—in our.....»»
Another intermediate-mass black hole discovery at the center of our galaxy
While researching a cluster of stars in the immediate vicinity of the supermassive black hole SgrA* (Sagittarius A*) at the center of our galaxy, an international team of researchers led by PD Dr. Florian Peißker has found signs of another, intermed.....»»
AI helps reveal history of iconic Australian tree
Scientists have harnessed new developments in machine learning to look at Australian eucalypt species, unveiling their transformation over millions of years......»»
Red Hat OpenShift enhancements help organizations connect their disparate, diverse workloads
Red Hat introduced new capabilities and enhancements for Red Hat OpenShift, a hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, as well as the general availability of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security Cloud Service. The new features, delivered.....»»
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests
A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., and published their findings.....»»
Telescope tag-team discovers 10 strange and exotic pulsars
Towards the center of our Milky Way galaxy, in the constellation Sagittarius, astronomers have discovered 10 monstrous neutron stars. These particular stars, called pulsars, reside together in globular cluster Terzan 5, a crowded home for hundreds of.....»»
This Xgimi portable projector saved Christmas last year, and it’s on sale for Prime Day
The Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro is a portable smart projector that save Christmas for my family last year. It's on sale for Prime Day 2024 and you should totally buy one......»»
Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models
As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead......»»
Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: Why the ancient rainforests of Queensland"s Wet Tropics are so distinctive
In Queensland's northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometers between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts.....»»
Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can protect vulnerable tree seedlings
Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an unexpected benefit: It has a cooling capacity that can make life easier for vulnerable seedlings......»»
Can rattlesnakes really climb trees in California? Swim? Here"s what experts say
You're enjoying the evening breeze in your California backyard when you notice something dark and scaly slithering up a tree branch......»»
Study examines urban forests across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts......»»
Impacts of extreme drought on forest ecosystems reveal species-specific adaptation differences in Northeast China
A recent study from China has shed light on the profound impacts of extreme droughts on forest ecosystems, particularly in water-limited regions. The findings revealed significant differences in how various tree species respond to such stressors......»»
Hubble finds evidence for rare black hole in Omega Centauri
An international team of astronomers has used more than 500 images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope spanning two decades to detect seven fast-moving stars in the innermost region of Omega Centauri, the largest and brightest globular cluster i.....»»
Tree ring records reveal influence of North Atlantic sea surface temperature fluctuations on climate
With the intensification of global climate change, understanding historical climate patterns is crucial for predicting future trends in climate change......»»
Those excited for holiday season are more likely to feel they come quicker, study shows
Christmas or Ramadan might seem to come around more quickly each year, for people who pay more attention to time, are more forgetful of plans, and love a good holiday......»»
Nearby star cluster houses unusually large black hole
Fast-moving stars imply that there's an intermediate-mass black hole there. Enlarge / From left to right, zooming in from the globular cluster to the site of its black hole. (credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Häberle) Super.....»»
Astronomers find the nearest massive black hole, a missing link in massive black hole formation
Newly identified fast-moving stars in the star cluster Omega Centauri provide solid evidence for a central black hole in the cluster. With at least 8,200 solar masses, it is the best candidate for a class of black holes astronomers have long believed.....»»
Australian amber has revealed "living fossils" traced back to Gondwana 42 million years ago
Amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It's often considered the "holy grail" of paleontology worldwide......»»
Beryl is just the latest disaster to strike the energy capital of the world
It's pretty weird to use something I've written about in the abstract for so long. Enlarge / Why yes, that Starlink dish is precariously perched to get around tree obstructions. (credit: Eric Berger) I'll readily grant.....»»
First local extinction due to sea level rise identified in the US
The United States has lost its only stand of the massive Key Largo tree cactus in what researchers believe is the first local extinction of a species caused by sea level rise in the country......»»