Perseverance rover discovers rock with potential signs of ancient life
A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team of NASA's Perseverance rover. Nicknamed "Cheyava Falls" by the team, the arrowhead-shaped rock contains fascinating traits that may bear on the question of whether Mars was home to microscopi.....»»
Study of wild type mosquitoes in Burkina Faso discovers new signs of insecticide resistance
One of the main discoveries of a new study is the identification of new variants in genes associated with insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes, the primary vectors of malaria in West Africa, and potential novel resistance mechanisms, emphas.....»»
How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
Harnessing diamond imperfections opens a new frontier in quantum sensor development
Quantum defects have the potential to act as ultra-sensitive sensors that could offer new kinds of navigation or biological sensor technology......»»
In search of evidence of ancient human existence, researchers traverse the inhospitable Namib desert
Strewn across the Namib desert is a treasure trove of stone tools of which little is known because getting to them is so difficult. There are few roads and vehicles have limited access in this protected area that lies in the desert of western Namibia.....»»
New method for measuring luminescence lifetime offers versatility in scientific imaging
Oxygen is a key molecule for life, and in order to understand ecosystem dynamics it can be important to follow its ways in much detail. Optical sensors that use luminescent dyes have long been used to map oxygen levels in marine systems. Oxygen reduc.....»»
Mangrove microbes show potential for breaking down plastics
A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have assessed the impact of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).....»»
Astronomers detect ancient lonely quasars with murky origins
A quasar is the extremely bright core of a galaxy that hosts an active supermassive black hole at its center. As the black hole draws in surrounding gas and dust, it blasts out an enormous amount of energy, making quasars some of the brightest object.....»»
Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»
Ancient ‘Age of Dinosaurs’ Seafloor Found beneath Pacific Ocean
A vast, ancient slab of seafloor plunged beneath the Pacific Ocean and has hovered in Earth’s mantle for more than 120 million years, a new study suggests.....»»
Nintendo’s Alarmo turned my bedroom into a battleground
The kids in your life are sure to love Nintendo's adorable Alarmo, but couples may want to think twice about the chaos it'll bring to their bedrooms......»»
Why The Rock beats politicians for trust and leadership—and what would-be rulers can learn
Celebrities can have huge influence and reach enormous audiences. That's why Kamala Harris was happy to recently gain the endorsement of musician Taylor Swift......»»
Canada"s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals
Oct. 16 marks World Food Day, a global initiative drawing attention to the "right to foods for a better life and a better future." However, Canada's food and agricultural policies are falling short of this objective......»»
Nuu’s B30 5G and N10 offer premium features at budget prices
NUU's new B30 5G and N10 smartphones offer premium features like 5G connectivity, powerful processors, and long battery life......»»
"Life moves pretty fast": WCVB anchor Doug Meehan hospitalized. What he said about it
"Life moves pretty fast": WCVB anchor Doug Meehan hospitalized. What he said about it.....»»
Amber Waterman sentenced to life in prison without parole for kidnapping, murdering Arkansas woman, unborn baby
Amber Waterman sentenced to life in prison without parole for kidnapping, murdering Arkansas woman, unborn baby.....»»
NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Aims for Jupiter’s Most Intriguing Moon
For the first time, we are sending a spacecraft to explore an alien ocean world—a moon that might host life today.....»»
Killer"s escape from Pennsylvania jail costs him his right to appeal life sentence
Killer"s escape from Pennsylvania jail costs him his right to appeal life sentence.....»»
Amazon refreshes its monochrome Kindle lineup, including a bigger Paperwhite
Amazon's new monochrome e-readers focus on the usual quality-of-life upgrades. Amazon is shaking up its entire Kindle e-reader lineup today, at least by the slow-moving and relati.....»»
F&I data: Fed LIFE Survey finds consumers more challenged by bills
Americans this summer were having a harder time paying bills and feeling greater concern about making ends meet compared with a year earlier, according to the July 2024 edition of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Labor, Income, Finances, an.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 Headphones are 25% Cheaper Right Now!
The headphones feature all the essentials at an affordable price. The post Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 Headphones are 25% Cheaper Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as affordable audio hardware is concerned, Anker’s.....»»