Reclusive neutron star may have been found in famous supernova
What remains of the star that exploded just outside our galaxy in 1987? Debris has obscured scientists' view, but two of NASA's X-ray telescopes have revealed new clues......»»
Announcing the Early Stage Pitch-Off Judges
TechCrunch Early Stage is coming around the corner fast, April 1 & 2nd. And you still have a chance to pitch your startup on the famous TC stage to an amazing line up of judges. On April 2nd, TechCrunch will feature ten top startups across the globe.....»»
Hubble solves mystery of monster star"s dimming
Last year, astronomers were puzzled when Betelguese, the bright red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, dramatically faded, but then recovered. The dimming lasted for weeks. Now, astronomers have turned their sights toward a monster star in t.....»»
Hoinga: Debris of stellar explosion found in unexpected location
In the first all-sky survey by the eROSITA X-ray telescope onboard SRG, astronomers at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have identified a previously unknown supernova remnant, dubbed "Hoinga." The finding was confirmed in archiva.....»»
Aging stars provide a new cosmological yardstick
Despite a century of measurements, astronomers can't agree on the rate at which the universe is expanding. A technique that relies on measuring distances to a specific type of aging star in other galaxies—called the J-region Asymptotic Giant Branch.....»»
Molly-Mae Hague"s Instagram giveaway broke prize draw rules
The advertising watchdog reprimands the Love Island star over the way winners were picked......»»
The best family movies on Disney+ right now
Disney+ isn't just for kids or Star Wars and Marvel fans. There's also a fantastic lineup of family films awaiting you! We've put together a list of top picks......»»
Nuclear fusion: Building a star on Earth is hard, which is why we need better materials
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the Sun and all other stars. During fusion, the nuclei of two atoms are brought close enough together that they fuse together, releasing huge amounts of energy......»»
Extinct atom reveals the long-kept secrets of the solar system
Using the extinct niobium-92 atom, ETH researchers have been able to date events in the early solar system with greater precision than before. The study concludes that supernova explosions must have taken place in the birth environment of our sun......»»
Rocket Lab Reveals Plans For Reusable Rocket With 8 Ton Payload
Rocket Lab has unveiled plans for a larger rocket that can carry bigger payloads than its current reusable trooper, the Electron. It's called the Neutron and will be capable of carrying 8 metric tons to low-Earth orbit compared to the Electron's 660.....»»
Rocket Lab unveils Neutron, its first rocket capable of human spaceflight
Rocket Lab has announced it's building its largest rocket to date tailored for satellite deployment, interplanetary missions, and human spaceflight......»»
Five Star Automotive buys 5 Ind. stores, expands into Midwest
The Five Star Automotive Group, based in Atlanta, has purchased five Mike Raisor Automotive Group dealerships in Lafayette, Ind. The expansion includes two new brands for the group......»»
Chemical signatures of iron predict red supergiant temperature
Red supergiants are a class of star that end their lives in supernova explosions. Their lifecycles are not fully understood, partly due to difficulties in measuring their temperatures. For the first time, astronomers have developed an accurate method.....»»
The influencer effect: "Love Island star transformed my business"
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline......»»
Creator or Creature? A Nightmare Wakes dramatizes the birth of Frankenstein
Ars chats with director Nora Unkel about the origins, themes of her first feature film. Alix Wilton Regan stars as Mary Shelley in the throes of creating her timeless literary masterpiece in A Nightmare Wakes. It's one of the most famous.....»»
Using neutron scattering to better understand milk composition
Neutron scattering is a technique commonly used in physics and biology to understand the composition of complex multicomponent mixtures and is increasingly being used to study applied materials such as food. A new paper published in EPJ E by Gregory.....»»
Twinkle, twinkle, little star: Physicists develop a new method for counting molecules
Who hasn't looked at the sky on a mild summer night and thought about the vastness of the universe? The trained eye can see the Andromeda galaxy as a distant spot. Thanks to the latest telescopes, we know that it consists of over a trillion stars. In.....»»
Paramount+ will carry new Star Trek series Strange New Worlds and Prodigy
Also, the long-delayed Halo series is being moved from Showtime to Paramount+. Enlarge / Key art for the new Star Trek series Star Trek: Prodigy. (credit: ViacomCBS) In an online event for investors, ViacomCBS revealed several new details abou.....»»
Olympic star creates cycling glasses that allow riders to see behind them
An Olympic gold medallist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads......»»
"Like a horror movie": Caterpillar silences tomato"s cry for help, scientists find
While there's a famous horror-movie spoof about killer tomatoes, no one seems to have made one about caterpillars—the insect pests that eat the juicy red fruits of summer......»»
Loki and Star Wars: The Bad Batch get Disney+ premiere dates
Also: the new Spider-Man movie has a name. Loki from Loki. [credit: Disney ] Today.....»»