Quasars as the new cosmic standard candles
In 1929, Edwin Hubble published observations that galaxies' distances and velocities are correlated, with the distances determined using their Cepheid stars. Harvard astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt had discovered that a Cepheid star varies periodic.....»»
Peptides on interstellar ice: Study finds presence of water molecules not a major obstacle for formation
A research team led by Dr. Serge Krasnokutski from the Astrophysics Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at the University of Jena had already demonstrated that simple peptides can form on cosmic dust particles. However, it was previo.....»»
Cold Coulomb crystals, cosmic clues: Unraveling the mysteries of space chemistry
While it may not look like it, the interstellar space between stars is far from empty. Atoms, ions, molecules, and more reside in this ethereal environment known as the Interstellar Medium (ISM). The ISM has fascinated scientists for decades, as at l.....»»
Casetify launches a bunch of awesome Qi2 compatible accessories
The new Qi2 wireless charging standard has been launched, and if you’re looking for accessories, Casetify has you covered. The post Casetify launches a bunch of awesome Qi2 compatible accessories appeared first on Phandroid. MagSafe migh.....»»
Honor Pad 9 Review: a new standard for mid-range tablets
Looking for a tablet that won’t break the bank but still lets you kick back with some casual games, stream your favorite shows, and browse the web in style? The Honor Pad 9 might be your perfect match. It’s a bit different than the usual.....»»
Scientists develop framework to measure plastic emissions and bolster U.N. efforts to reduce pollution
University of Toronto (U of T) scientists have developed a framework for measuring plastic pollution emissions akin to the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The researchers say the approach will boost identification of the bigge.....»»
New book gives insider"s view of cosmic search for life
Whether life exists anywhere besides Earth is a burning question that, at long last, may soon be answered......»»
Rode MagSafe mount lets you easily attach video lights and mics to your iPhone
While shooting professional-standard video is possible with an iPhone, it generally requires the use of accessories like lighting and external microphones. The new Rode MagSafe mount is designed to let you do this at an affordable price. If your v.....»»
The 10 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors
Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available......»»
ATLAS provides first measurement of the W-boson width at the LHC
The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 slotted in the final missing piece of the Standard Model puzzle. Yet, it left lingering questions. What lies beyond this framework? Where are the new phenomena that would solve the universe's remaining mysteri.....»»
Snap up Apple"s latest Mac Studio for $1,795 ($204 off), plus get 3 yrs of AppleCare for $139
The lowest price available on Apple's latest Mac Studio is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers, with a special promo code discounting the M2 Max model with 32GB RAM by $204. Plus, get three years of AppleCare for $139.Apple's standard Mac S.....»»
FASER measures high-energy neutrino interaction strength
Operating at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) since 2022, the FASER experiment is designed to search for extremely weakly interacting particles. Such particles are predicted by many theories beyond the Standard Model that are attempting to solve ou.....»»
CMS experiment at CERN measures a key parameter of the Standard Model
Last week, at the annual Rencontres de Moriond conference, the CMS collaboration presented a measurement of the effective leptonic electroweak mixing angle. The result is the most precise measurement performed at a hadron collider to date and is in g.....»»
Best Buy hops on $849 M2 MacBook Air bandwagon with latest deal
After B&H initially offered the M2 MacBook Air for $849, Best Buy is now offering the same deal, matching the lowest price on record.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 MacBook Air.The discounted $849 price for Apple's standard M2 MacBook Air is.....»»
Google"s Apple-friendly Find My Devices network launching in April
Apple and Google have worked together to get an interoperability standard off the ground for tracking devices, and Google's Find My Devices network is ready to launch.Apple and Android devices will be able to detect most trackersAfter stalking and ab.....»»
Spotify may be raising prices, here are my 3 favorite alternatives
A recent Bloomberg report states Spotify may add an extra two dollars to the standard plan to make up for audiobook costs......»»
Blowout deals: Apple"s MacBook Air up to $400 off, MacBook Pro starts at $899
Blowout deals are in effect this April, with multiple MacBook Air configurations ranging from standard models to top-of-the-line specs up to $400 off. The M2 MacBook Pro also starts at $899 at Best Buy while supplies last.Save up to $500 on MacBook A.....»»
Lectric XPeak e-bike review: setting a new standard for adventure bikes
As with Lectric's XP 3.0 folding e-bike, the XPeak's quality at a low cost will prompt competitors to slash prices......»»
Final hour: Apple"s M2 Mac mini plunges to $474.99
The M2 Mac mini has dropped to the lowest price ever, and the flash deal is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers. Save $124 instantly for 2 days only.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 Mac mini.Apple's standard M2 Mac mini is discounte.....»»
Grab Apple"s new M3 MacBook Air for $999
Apple's M3 MacBook Air 13-inch is in stock and ready to ship in the standard configuration with exclusive coupon savings driving prices down to as low as $999. Plus, save $40 on AppleCare.Save on every M3 MacBook Air with coupon code.To activate the.....»»
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......»»