On the hunt for "hierarchical" black holes
Black holes, detected by their gravitational wave signal as they collide with other black holes, could be the product of much earlier parent collisions. Such an event has only been hinted at so far, but scientists at the University of Birmingham in t.....»»
Xbox Games Showcase 2024 + Black Ops 6 Direct: How to watch and what to expect
Here's everything you should know before watching 2024's Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct......»»
Asus ROG Ally X hands-on: It"s got a new black color, but can it beat the Steam Deck?
It's not next-gen gaming handheld, but the new Asus ROG Ally X could be the current best alternative to Steam Deck. I adore my Steam Deck OLED, but the Asus ROG Ally X has a case as the gaming handheld you should have your eyes on right now.Ann.....»»
Space Black 13-inch 1TB M4 iPad Pro $130 off, steel Apple Watch Series 9 $100 off, massive HomePod deals, and more
Today’s best Apple deals are now ready to go with a new all-time low on Apple’s Space Black 13-inch 1TB M4 iPad Pro starting at $1,769 joining other configurations from $950. From there, we move over to some additional Apple Watch Series 9 models.....»»
Study finds racial bias in traffic stops by Chicago police
Black drivers in Chicago are significantly more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police regardless of where the drivers live or are going, according to a new study led by a Cornell city planning expert that maps the racial composition of ro.....»»
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Perhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms......»»
3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (May 31-June 2)
From May 31-June 2, stream these great movies for free, including a raunchy teen adventure, a sci-fi classic, and a Danish black comedy......»»
X-ray binary Swift J1727.8-1613 has a large relativistic jet, observations show
Using the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) and the Long Baseline Array (LBA), astronomers have observed a black hole low-mass X-ray binary known as Swift J1727.8-1613. As a result, they found that the system hosts a highly extended and bright relativi.....»»
Simulations demonstrate potential mechanisms of intermediate-mass black hole formation in globular clusters
Joint research led by Michiko Fujii of the University of Tokyo demonstrates a possible formation mechanism of intermediate-mass black holes in globular clusters, star clusters that could contain tens of thousands or even millions of tightly packed st.....»»
Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»
Hurry! This GoPro HERO12 bundle has a rare price cut right now
The GoPro HERO12 Black action camera bundle, which includes the brand's latest model and some useful accessories, is available from Best Buy for only $400......»»
Apple"s AI plans involves "black box" for cloud data
Apple's efforts in AI could pay off in its WWDC announcements, but it is also very keen to protect user data at the same time. Here's how it will get done.Siri on an iPhoneApple is expected to make a number of big plays in AI for WWDC. The changes ar.....»»
From leaf to cup: Decoding the biochemical dance of black tea"s fragrance
The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma. Despite its importance, the precise biochemical mechanisms at play have been shrouded in mystery. Addressing this knowledge gap.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will come to Xbox Game Pass on day one, though we don't know which subscription tiers it'll be on just yet......»»
Detecting "Hawking radiation" from black holes using today"s telescopes
In 1974 Stephen Hawking famously claimed that black holes should emit particles as well as absorb them. This so-called "Hawking radiation" has not yet been observed, but now a research group from Europe has found that Hawking radiation should be obse.....»»
Changing native vegetation laws to allow burning on private land is good fire management, say Australian researchers
Bushfires cause catastrophic biodiversity loss across Australia. In the Black Summer of 2019–20 alone, 103,400 square kilometers of habitat went up in flames......»»
Black holes are firing beams of particles, changing targets over time
Black holes seem to provide endless fascination to astronomers. This is at least partly due to the extreme physics that takes place in and around them, but sometimes, it might harken back to cultural touchpoints that made them interested in astronomy.....»»
What color Sonos Ace should you get?
Sonos Ace headphones are available in white or black — or if you're brave enough, maybe even in both......»»
Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society
Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials......»»
First proof that "plunging regions" exist around black holes in space
An international team led by researchers at Oxford University Physics have proved Einstein was correct about a key prediction concerning black holes. Using X-ray data to test Einstein's theory of gravity, their study gives the first observational pro.....»»
How Can You ‘See’ a Black Hole?
How do astronomers find the darkest objects in the universe?.....»»