Not your average space explosion: Very long baseline array finds classical novae are anything but simple
While studying classical novae using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), a graduate researcher uncovered evidence showing that the objects may have been erroneously typecast as simple. The new observations, whi.....»»
Long-lost model of the USS Enterprise returned to Roddenberry family
It showed up in an eBay listing; now Roddenberry's son wants to show it to fans. Enlarge / This mysterious model appeared on eBay with little fanfare. (credit: eBay) The first-ever model of Star Trek's USS Enterprise NCC.....»»
Netflix doc accused of using AI to manipulate true crime story
Producer remained vague about whether AI was used to edit photos. Enlarge / A cropped image showing Raw TV's poster for the Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did, which features a long front tooth that leads critics to believe it.....»»
The Italian central Apennines are a source of CO₂, study finds
Tectonically active mountains play an important role in the natural CO2 regulation of the atmosphere. Competing processes take place here: At Earth's surface, erosion drives weathering processes that absorb or release CO2, depending on the type of ro.....»»
NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From
Space law just got a little more complicated......»»
Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?
During COVID almost all Australian students and their families experienced online learning. But while schools have long since gone back to in-person teaching, online learning has not gone away......»»
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown......»»
Wild and domestic ungulates are key to Mediterranean ecosystem sustainability, finds study
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) have conducted a vegetation analysis over the last 30 years using satellite images from two environments in the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park (southeast Spain)—one with wild ungulates su.....»»
The "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks has finally become visible from Australia. What can we expect?
If you're a fan of all things space, you've doubtless heard about the "devil comet," which has been captivating keen-eyed observers in the northern hemisphere for the past few weeks. Now it's our turn, as comet 12P/Pons–Brooks is creeping into view.....»»
Global study finds there really are more insects out after dark
Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day?.....»»
Weather prediction models can also forecast satellite displacements
New research finds that modern weather models can accurately predict satellite movements due to the energy emitted and reflected by the Earth. In addition to weather prediction, weather models can also help understand and predict how satellites respo.....»»
Tim Cook leaves Singapore after week-long Asia tour
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been posting an account of his last few meetings with officials, users, and students from his Singapore visit.Tim Cook in Singapore (Source: Apple)Tim Cook began the week in Vietnam, then spent Wednesday in Indonesia, and round.....»»
Warming of Antarctic deep-sea waters contribute to sea level rise in North Atlantic, study finds
Analysis of mooring observations and hydrographic data suggest the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation deep water limb in the North Atlantic has weakened. Two decades of continual observations provide a greater understanding of the Earth's cl.....»»
Hospital prices for the same emergency care vary up to 16X, study finds
Hospitals' "trauma activation fees" are unregulated and extremely variable. Enlarge / Miami Beach, Fire Rescue ambulance at Mt. Sinai Medical Center hospital. ] (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg/) Since 2021, federal la.....»»
Boeing says it will cut SLS workforce “due to external factors”
"Boeing is reviewing and adjusting current staffing levels." Enlarge / The SLS rocket is seen on its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in August 2022. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) On Thursday senior Boeing officials leadin.....»»
Research team resolves decades-long problem in microscopy
When viewing biological samples with a microscope, the light beam is disturbed if the lens of the objective is in a different medium than the sample. For example, when looking at a watery sample with a lens surrounded by air, the light rays bend more.....»»
Study presents new perspective on morality based on nuances in values among different political ideologies
While social psychology has long been interested in learning more about how one's moral values relate to one's political views, most of the research to date has used quite the same perspective......»»
New HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover
Apple has been long rumored to be working on a HomePod with a full touch display that can show more than a waveform, and a new leak offers a look at the potential glossy display glass.HomePod could get a new displayThe HomePod and HomePod mini have a.....»»
4 Reasons to Wait for AirPods Pro 3 & 3 Reasons Not To
In this guide we’ll take you through some reasons to consider waiting for the AirPods Pro 3. We’ll also go into reasons why you may want to pick up another set of buds long before they arrive. If you’re in the market for a new set of ea.....»»
Renovation relic: Man finds hominin jawbone in parents’ travertine kitchen tile
Yes, travertine often has embedded fossils. But not usually hominin ones. Enlarge / Reddit user Kidipadeli75 spotted a fossilized hominin jawbone in his parents' new travertine kitchen tile. (credit: Reddit user Kidipadeli75).....»»
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming this year and it’s twice as big as the original
The long-awaited Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will launch later this year with a supersized open-world......»»