Remembering the Transit of Venus on Its 10th Anniversary
"Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago today," writes Space.com. "Most people alive will never see the sight again." Long-time Slashdot reader davidwr is still thinking about it: Slashdot, what are your memories of the 2012 or 2004 transits? Wha.....»»
Venus" "continents" suggest surprising link to early Earth
New research has revealed that Venus, often considered Earth's inhospitable twin, may share a surprising geological history with our own planet......»»
Quantum information theorists shed light on entanglement, one of the spooky mysteries of quantum mechanics
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum mechanics. In the century since the field's inception, scientists and engineers have used quantum mechanics to create technologies such as lasers, MRI scanners and computer chips......»»
See 25 gorgeous images of space to celebrate Chandra’s 25th birthday
Today, July 23, marks the 25th anniversary of one of NASA's lesser known but highly prolific space telescopes......»»
Amazon"s $299 iPad 10th Gen deal is back in stock, marking return of Prime Day pricing
A fan-favorite during last week's Prime Day, the $299 iPad 10th Generation deal is back in stock while supplies last.Reflecting a $50 discount off Apple's $349 MSRP for the iPad 10th Generation 64GB Wi-Fi model, Amazon's $299 price is the lowest avai.....»»
Formula E wraps its 10th season this weekend—what’s next for the sport?
Team bosses and Formula E's CEO tell us what has worked and where things go next. Enlarge / Antonio Felix da Costa leads the way into turn one at Portland International Raceway. (credit: Sam Bagnall/Formula E) Formula E.....»»
Venus gets a taste of Missy Elliot in NASA communications test
In space, they say, no one can hear your scream -- but at certain points in our solar system, you might be able to pick up some Missy Elliot......»»
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in July 2024, stream this one
This month's best (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch is a thriller starring Bruce Willis that's closing in on its 25th anniversary next year......»»
NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time
The stars above and on Earth aligned as an inspirational message and lyrics from the song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by hip-hop artist Missy Elliott were beamed to Venus via NASA's DSN (Deep Space Network). The agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in S.....»»
Overcast podcast app revamped with new design, faster performance, more
Overcast, the popular podcast player by Marco Arment, has gotten a major overhaul. As it celebrates its tenth anniversary, Overcast has been completely rewritten to be faster, more reliable, and more accessible. more….....»»
Apple Wallet now supports Canada’s Presto card, with Express Transit
Apple Wallet now supports the Presto transit card used in Ontario, Canada. The card can be used for travel in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. The digital version of the card includes the Express Transit Pass feature, meaning that you can tap in and.....»»
Amazon quietly unveils $299 iPad 10th Gen deal on Prime Day
Amazon is advertising the iPad 10th Generation for $299.99 as a Prime Day exclusive deal, but Prime members can grab additional savings with a hidden discount.Grab the all-time best iPad 10th Gen price this Prime Day.Prime Day is a great time to pick.....»»
Juice"s lunar-Earth flyby: All you need to know
ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will return to Earth on 19–20 August, with flight controllers guiding the spacecraft first past the moon and then past Earth itself. This "braking" maneuver will take Juice on a shortcut to Jupiter via Venus.....»»
10 best Coen Brothers movies ever, ranked
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Joel and Ethan Coen's first film, so we're taking a look back at the 10 best Coen Brothers movies of all time......»»
NATO allies pledge $1 billion to promote sharing of space-based intel
Agreement marks the largest investment in space-based capabilities in NATO’s history. Enlarge / Heads of state pose for a group photo at an event Tuesday celebrating the 75th anniversary of NATO. (credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Im.....»»
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb"s second anniversary
A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which takes constant observations, including images and highly detailed data known as spectra. Its operations have led to a "parade" of di.....»»
Webb captures a Penguin and an Egg for its two-year anniversary
Today, July 12, marks two years since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, and scientists have release a new image to celebrate......»»
Deals: Apple’s current iPad 10 down at $319, Apple Pencil from $69, 13-inch M2 iPad Air $729, AirPods Pro 2, more
Today’s Apple deals are now up for grabs down below. We have a solid offer on the iPad 10th Gen for folks looking to score a casual current-generation Apple tablet without breaking the bank. That deal joins new all-time low pricing on the most affo.....»»
Corvette museum exhibit marks sinkhole"s 10th anniversary
"Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined" is an exhibit at the museum in Bowling Green, Ky., that runs through Sept. 15......»»
Lost is now on Netflix. Here are 5 episodes you need to watch now
Ahead of Lost's 20th anniversary this fall, we're celebrating the show's return to Netflix by sharing the five episodes you need to watch......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesign
After initial rumors popped out of the supply chain predicting a blockbuster 10-year anniversary Apple Watch redesign, as the release date grows closer, hopes of that are dimming.Depending on the rumor, the Apple Watch Series 10 could be thicker or t.....»»