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Rare "red sprites" seen from ESO"s La Silla Observatory in Chile

This new image taken of the skies above Chile's Atacama Desert near the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) La Silla Observatory, shows bright red streaks in the sky known as red sprites. Red sprites are large-scale electrical discharges that occur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 24th, 2022

The climate is changing so fast, we haven"t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Extreme weather is by definition rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heat waves and biting cold snaps illustrate what the climate is capable of at its worst. However, since Earth's climate is rapidly warming, predominantly due to fossil fue.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Today’s deals: Rare PlayStation 5 discount, $19 Roku, $20 pet hair remover, $60 Keurig coffee maker, more

On Wednesday, we’ve got so many great new daily deals to share with BGR readers. The star of the show is a rare $50 discount … The post Today’s deals: Rare PlayStation 5 discount, $19 Roku, $20 pet hair remover, $60 Keurig coffee ma.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Decades-old statistics no longer represent what is possible in the present day. Enlarge (credit: Peter Zelei Images via Getty Images) Extreme weather is, by definition, rare on our planet. Ferocious storms, searing heatw.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

The Kindle Scribe has a rare $100 discount at Best Buy today

The Amazon Kindle Scribe, an e-book reader that will let you write on its 10.2-inch screen, is currently available from Best Buy for $235 after a $105 discount......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Agricultural soils are efficient ice nucleating particles in the southern great plains

INPs are a rare subset of atmospheric aerosol that can initiate ice formation in clouds. There is a significant gap between scientists' ability to measure INPs and to predict their concentrations and variability in large-scale weather and climate mod.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish

Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There are no wild ligers. Indeed, hybrids were once thought to be rare in nature—and of little conse.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

The first farmers often made landscapes more biodiverse, providing lessons for rewilding today

You don't need to read the news or scroll through Instagram for long to stumble across the latest example of a rare and beautiful species that has gone extinct. Since AD1500, at least 705 vertebrate species and 571 plant species have died out......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Globular cluster NGC 6558 explored with Gemini Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope

Using the Gemini Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), an international team of astronomers has investigated a Galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6558. Results of the new study, published July 22 on the pre-print server arXiv, deliver.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

SpaceX cleared to launch Falcon 9 rocket again

SpaceX's stalwart Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared for launch after experiencing a rare failure earlier this month, officials said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Sonos apologizes for screwing up its revamped iOS app launch

Sonos has issued a rare apology for its May iOS app update, promising that changes are on the way to improve a badly-received overhaul of the software.The updated Sonos app for iOSSonos updated its app in May, making significant updates to its iOS an.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Rare rodent prefers an invasive noxious weed over native vegetation, study finds

In a twist to the native animal survival story, new research shows that a threatened rodent that only survives on offshore islands prefers one of Australia's most invasive weeds for food and shelter......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

“Not a bluff”—NASA’s budget would shut down long-lived Chandra telescope

Chandra almost didn't make it to orbit on a dramatic launch of space shuttle Columbia 25 years go. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. (credit: NASA/MSFC) NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Obs.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

James Webb takes rare direct image of a nearby super-Jupiter

The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged a gas giant beyond our solar system, and it's one of the coldest exoplanets observed so far......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Philips Hue smart bulbs have a rare discount during this Best Buy sale

Add some automated illumination to your home with these two amazing Philips Hue deals, made possible by Best Buy!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Synthesis of a new compound with excellent intrinsic magnetic properties using smaller amounts of rare earth elements

The National Institute for Materials Science has successfully synthesized a new SmFe-based magnetic compound, SmFe8.8N1.1, which possesses superior intrinsic magnetic properties when compared to those of NdFeB compound used in neodymium magnets. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Windrose plans truck assembly in U.S. in rare move by a Chinese EV maker

Windrose's U.S. factory, to be built in Georgia, will piece together chassis and other vehicle parts manufactured in China to serve U.S. customers, the company's CEO says......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter

Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Nintendo Switch Lite has a rare discount — if you like Animal Crossing

Have you been waiting for a great deal on the Nintendo Switch? You can own the Switch Lite and Animal Crossing for just $160!.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple [U: Removed]

Apple has many guidelines that developers need to follow when they want to distribute an app through the App Store, and there is an App Store Review team that checks whether apps comply with the rules. However, it’s not rare to see apps tricking Ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple

Apple has many guidelines that developers need to follow when they want to distribute an app through the App Store, and there is an App Store Review team that checks whether apps comply with the rules. However, it’s not rare to see apps tricking Ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024