Palomar 6 globular cluster investigated in detail
An international team of astronomers has conducted a detailed study of a globular cluster known as Palomar 6 (or Pal 6 for short). Results of the research could help us better understand the nature of this cluster. The study was detailed in a paper p.....»»
iOS 17.4 brings ‘new instrument cluster experience’ to CarPlay
Apple today released iOS 17.4 beta 4 to developers, and it includes a notable new CarPlay feature. According to Apple, Apple Maps in iOS 17.4 will show a “new instrument cluster experience with information about upcoming maneuvers” with supported.....»»
Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated
Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus. Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman) Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at.....»»
Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study
Researchers from the University of Seville have investigated how the flowering of 51 species of shrubs, bushes and trees has changed over the last 35 years in Doñana National Park so as to understand how plant communities are responding to climate c.....»»
"Live fast, die young": Agriculture is transforming entire ecosystems
A research team has investigated the effects of agricultural grassland use on communities of organisms. Their study, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, for the first time reveals that measures such as fertilization and mowing af.....»»
Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more
In a 23-minute podcast, Xbox set the record straight on multiplatform games, its console strategy, and more. Here are all the key details......»»
Investigating restrictions in the workplace that keep women from top positions in Japan and South Korea
In recent decades, women in Japan and South Korea have been catching up in terms of educational achievements and economic activity. Yet the number of women in leadership positions is still lagging behind. Ph.D. candidate Yorum Beekman investigated wh.....»»
Gentler Streak gets more detailed fitness statuses and new icons in its latest update
The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak is receiving another important update this week. With this version, users will get more detailed fitness statuses, as well as new custom icons and a rebuilt Apple Watch app. Read on as we detail wha.....»»
Air pollution found to impair performance in matriculation exams in mathematical subjects
Researchers from the University of Oulu, Finland, investigated how air pollution affects students' performance in matriculation exams, particularly in mathematical subjects. The study revealed that performance declines in exams involving thinking and.....»»
NASA climate satellite blasts off to survey oceans and atmosphere of a warming Earth
NASA's newest climate satellite rocketed into orbit Thursday to survey the world's oceans and atmosphere in never-before-seen detail......»»
New insights into how epilancin 15X kills bacteria
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a global threat that requires urgent attention. In a new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers have investigated how the antibiotic epilancin 15X kills bacteria......»»
Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather
On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly colored cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro......»»
Altermagnets: A new chapter in magnetism and thermal science
In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications......»»
Foster + Partners Industrial Design team gives distinctive edge to door handles for FSB
Promotion: Foster + Partners Industrial Design team has collaborated with German door handle brand FSB to launch a door handle collection that conveys the architecture firm's attention to detail. Read more Promotion: Foster + Partners Indus.....»»
iFixit teardown gives us a look inside Apple Vision Pro [Video]
Our friends at iFixit have shared their Apple Vision Pro teardown. This offers our first in-depth look at every aspect of Vision Pro’s internal design, and Apple’s attention to detail is as impressive as ever. more….....»»
Team discovers mechanism that protects tissue after faulty gene expression
A study at the University of Cologne's CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research has identified a protein complex that is activated by defects in the spliceosome, the molecular scissors that process genetic information. Future research could lead.....»»
JP Morgan trims Apple stock target to $215 over weak iPhone expectations
Investment firm JP Morgan has cut its Apple price target by $10 following the company's earnings report that showed iPhone declining in China.Apple CEO Tim CookOverall, Apple's earnings report showed a bounce back from its 2023 dip, but the detail in.....»»
Research team demonstrates robust light propagation in open systems
Physicists from the University of Rostock, the Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg and the Indiana University Indianapolis (IUPUI) have shown for the first time that light can propagate without any loss in sy.....»»
ALMA observations: Researchers reveal dynamic view of massive protocluster evolution
A team of researchers has jointly launched the ALMA Survey of Star formation and Evolution of Massive Protoclusters with Blue-profiles (ASSEMBLE) project. They revealed the growth in mass and density of cluster members, along with increasing proximit.....»»
Team investigates vegetation and rainfall in central Asia in early Eocene, finds lessons for Earth"s future
As part of the "VeWA" research consortium, researchers from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center, along with international colleagues, have investigated the precipitation and flora of Central Asia during the Eocene period......»»
Salsa"s last dance targets reentry over South Pacific
Launched in 2000, Cluster is a unique constellation of four identical spacecraft investigating the interaction between the sun and Earth's magnetosphere—our shield against the charged gas, energetic particles and magnetic field coming from our star.....»»