Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on formation of today"s Antarctic ice sheet
In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The "eternal" ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its fo.....»»
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the perfect stocking stuffer, and it’s on sale
Make any TV a smart TV with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, your gateway to the streaming world. Get it for just $28 today on Amazon or at Best Buy......»»
We gave 4 out of 5 stars to the Asus ROG Ally X, and today it’s on sale
Get in the game with the Asus ROG Ally X, a handheld console built for lightning-fast performance and glorious visuals. Get it for $100 off today......»»
We called the WF-1000XM5 “Sony’s best buds,” and now they’re $100 cheaper
Amazing sound quality meets exceptional noise-cancelling with the Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-cancelling earbuds. Get them in stores and online for $100 less today......»»
New electron microscopy technique reveals complex spin structures at femtosecond timescales
Plasmons are collective oscillations of electrons in a solid and are important for a wide range of applications, such as sensing, catalysis, and light harvesting. Plasmonic waves that travel along the surface of a metal, called surface plasmon polari.....»»
Advancing light control: New opportunities for metasurfaces in optoelectronics
A global review of advancements in integrating metasurfaces—thin planar arrays of nanostructures—into optoelectronic devices highlights their potential to transform technologies such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, optical modulators, an.....»»
Ferns" ancient resilience aids modern ecosystem recovery after disasters
Scientists have suggested an updated framework for the role of ferns in environmental recovery from disaster. Instead of competing with other organisms, ferns may act as facilitators that ease the way for other plants and animals to re-establish them.....»»
Sling TV celebrates the holidays with a rate increase that goes live today
Effective today, Sling TV prices have increased by $6 per month for all of its packages......»»
Shedding light on snow"s crucial role in Earth"s climate system
EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow's crucial role in Earth's climate system......»»
First results from 2021 rocket launch shed light on aurora"s birth
Results from a 2021 experiment led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist have begun to reveal the particle-level processes that create the type of auroras that dance rapidly across the sky......»»
Dripstones from Romanian cave offer insights into climate dynamics in Europe
Investigations into precipitation patterns in eastern Central Europe since the end of the last ice age, conducted by an international research team led by Dr. Sophie Warken of Heidelberg University, have shown that dynamic processes in atmospheric ci.....»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 20
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, December 20
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, December 20
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, December 20
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Friday, December 20
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet......»»
Compact on-chip polarimeter measures light polarization with high accuracy
Reliably measuring the polarization state of light is crucial for various technological applications, ranging from optical communication to biomedical imaging. Yet conventional polarimeters are made of bulky components, which makes them difficult to.....»»
Active particles reorganize 3D gels into denser porous structures, study shows
Colloidal gels are complex systems made up of microscopic particles dispersed in a liquid, ultimately producing a semi-solid network. These materials have unique and advantageous properties that can be tuned using external forces, which have been the.....»»
Rare species found "thriving" in streams after rescue from wildfires
Years after a wildfire threatened to wipe out a rare, genetically unique species in a tiny Colorado creek, it was found "thriving" in new streams, officials said......»»
Denali Fault found to have torn apart ancient joining of two landmasses
New research shows that three sites spread along an approximately 620-mile portion of today's Denali Fault were once a smaller united geologic feature indicative of the final joining of two land masses. That feature was then torn apart by millions of.....»»