Observations explore radio jet of a powerful quasar
European astronomers have conducted very long baseline interferometric (VLBI) observations of a radio jet structure in a powerful quasar known as PKS 2215+020. The collected VLBI data provide important insights into the properties of this jet, sugges.....»»
Citizen science group plans to use the 2024 eclipse for ionospheric discovery
As the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, draws closer, a vibrant community of enthusiastic amateur radio operators, known as "hams," is gearing up for an exciting project with the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) group. Our goal i.....»»
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
NASA’s Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes recorded by the public during the April 8 total solar eclipse......»»
Radio made the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius an international media figure, researchers say
New research highlights how in the 1930s, the relationship between radio and Finland's most famous composer Jean Sibelius had an important effect on the development of broadcast operations as well as on the status of Sibelius and Western classical ar.....»»
The best iPhone 15 Pro cases in 2024: our 21 favorites
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the iPhone to buy if you want the most powerful iPhone available in a smaller size. Here are the best cases to keep it safe......»»
SpaceX shares stunning night shot of its Super Heavy booster
SpaceX has just released a stunning image of its powerful Super Heavy rocket on the launchpad with a dramatic star-filled sky as the backdrop......»»
A robot hopper to explore the moon"s dangerous terrain
Intuitive Machines recently had a major breakthrough, successfully becoming the first non-governmental entity to land on the moon in February. At least the landing was partially successful—the company's Odysseus lander ended up on its side, though.....»»
The chemistry of milk washing, aka the secret to Ben Franklin’s favorite tipple
Bonus: a twist on the espresso martini, with peanut butter-washed vodka, coffee, and milk curd. Explore the chemistry behind making a cocktail with curdled milk, aka milk washing—like Ben Franklin's fave, milk punch. It's well-kno.....»»
BLUETTI launches AC240 – the world’s first weatherproof portable generator [30% off]
Green energy pioneer BLUETTI has a brand new portable solution that’s ready to power your adventures on land, water, and anything in between. Here’s what you get with the mobile, yet powerful new weatherproof BLUETTI AC240. Plus 9to5Mac readers c.....»»
Focusing ultra-intense lasers to a single wavelength
Ultra-intense ultrashort lasers are powerful tools used in various fields like physics, national security, industry, and health care. They help researchers delve into strong-field laser physics, laser-driven radiation sources, particle acceleration,.....»»
Scientists use NASA data to predict solar corona before eclipse
Our sun, like many stars, is adorned with a crown. It's called a corona (Latin for "crown" or "wreath") and consists of long, thread-like strands of plasma billowing out from the sun's surface. The powerful magnetic field of the sun defines these str.....»»
Report provides up-close look at pro-democracy conservatives
Pro-democracy conservatives appreciate diverse political ideas, value journalism, and trust institutions including elections, according to a new report that defines this quiet but potentially powerful movement......»»
Astronomers find 10 new millisecond pulsars in globular cluster Terzan 5
Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, an international team of astronomers has detected 10 new millisecond pulsars in a Galactic globular cluster known as Terzan 5. The finding, which makes Terzan 5 the most pulsar-rich globular cluster, was reported in.....»»
The 6 best business desktop PCs in 2024
The best business desktops are powerful, reliable, and let you worry about productivity instead of requiring constant upkeep. Here's a look at the best of 2024......»»
Apple on what makes the M3 MacBook Air the perfect travel laptop
Apple launched the new M3 MacBook Air last month, offering more powerful performance, a more durable Midnight finish, and other upgrades. In a new interview this week, Apple product marketing exec Evan Buyze offered an interesting look at how Apple o.....»»
JWST observations explore molecular outflows of a nearby merging galaxy
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed a nearby merging galaxy known as NGC 3256. Results of the observational campaign, presented March 21 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield essential informa.....»»
Researchers explore the hagfish genome, reconstruct the early genomic history of vertebrates
A study by a group of researchers at the University of Kentucky in collaboration with scientists in four other countries has been published in Nature. Their study is titled "The hagfish genome and the evolution of vertebrates.".....»»
Supercomputer simulations decode the mass puzzle of the first stars
Ching-Yao Tang and Dr. Ke-Jung Chen from the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica (ASIAA) have made substantial progress in decoding the birth mass of the first stars using the powerful supercomputer at Berkeley National Lab......»»
Romania center explores world"s most powerful laser
"Ready? Signal sent!" In the control room of a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world's most powerful laser, which promises revolutionary advances in everything from the health sector to space......»»
A cosmic "speed camera" just revealed the staggering speed of neutron star jets in a world first
How fast can a neutron star drive powerful jets into space? The answer, it turns out, is about one-third the speed of light, as our team has just revealed in a new study published in Nature......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (April 2024)
Dive into the dark PI world with Colin Farrell in Sugar, or explore the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in Manhunt in the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»