Rocky exoplanets are even stranger than we thought
An astronomer from NSF's NOIRLab has teamed up with a geologist from California State University, Fresno, to make the first estimates of rock types that exist on planets orbiting nearby stars. After studying the chemical composition of "polluted" whi.....»»
If exoplanets have lightning, it"ll complicate the search for life
Discovering exoplanets is almost routine now. We've found over 5,500 exoplanets, and the next step is to study their atmospheres and look for biosignatures. The James Webb Space Telescope is leading the way in that effort. But in some exoplanet atmos.....»»
Dust growth model finds planets may form more easily than previously thought
The building blocks of new planets could form more easily than previously thought, according to calculations by a team led by a RIKEN astrophysicist......»»
Japan’s lunar lander surprises team by waking up from cold lunar night
Japan's lunar lander has surprised its team by successfully emerging from a bitterly cold lunar night that few thought it would survive......»»
Earthquakes impact forest resilience for decades post-event, research suggests
Earthquake effects are often thought of in terms of the human impact, be that fatalities or destruction to homes and infrastructure. However, the environmental toll can also be damaging, and new research, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests the.....»»
League of Legends isn’t as big of a dating don’t as you may think
A running internet meme warns against dating League of Legends players. We asked readers what they really thought of that advice......»»
Solar physics: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has investigated the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, and astrobiology, and what these disciplines can teach both researchers and the public about finding life beyond Earth. Here, we will discuss t.....»»
Agricultural economists offer food for thought to improve baby formula supply
The 2022 baby formula crisis highlighted the precarious balance between regulation, competition and safety, according to a recent study published last month......»»
Wyze security camera breach impacted over 900 times more people than originally thought
Wyze updated users on a security breach that showed them images and videos from strangers' cameras. Around 13,000 users were impacted. Remember that Wyze security camera breach a few days ago which showed 14 users images from inside other peopl.....»»
73-year-old NJ man bought an Apple Watch ‘to be cool,’ then it saved his life
A retired accountant in Lawrenceville, New Jersey says that his Apple Watch SE – which he initially bought “to be cool” – turned out to be a life-saving purchase. “I wanted to be cool, I always thought these were really sharp looking. T.....»»
Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought
In addition to changes to the Battery Health settings in iOS 17.4, Apple has more iPhone battery news to share today. Apple says that it is updating the battery cycle lifespan for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Apple initially said that the iPhone.....»»
Apple says the iPhone 15 battery is more durable than it originally thought
Apple has updated its expectations for the battery life of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the company saying it will deliver twice the previously-predicted charge cycles.An iPhone battery charging chartBattery capacity has always been a proble.....»»
First known photos of "lost bird" captured by scientists
For the first time, scientists have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. Known as the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, or Prionops alberti, the species is listed as a 'lost bird' by the American Bird Conservancy because it had not seen in nearly.....»»
PS5 Sales Cut Leads to Huge Loss in Sony Stocks
It's been a rocky month for the gaming industry as of late. The post PS5 Sales Cut Leads to Huge Loss in Sony Stocks appeared first on Phandroid. After lowering its sales forecast for its PlayStation 5 gaming console for the fiscal year,.....»»
James Webb photographs two potential exoplanets orbiting white dwarfs
The James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged two potential exoplanets orbiting around small, cold cores of dead stars called white dwarfs......»»
Is Eddie Munson going to be in Stranger Things season 5?
Joseph Quinn had his breakout role as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things season 4, but will Eddie be back in Stranger Things season 5?.....»»
Paleontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just paint
A 280-million-year-old fossil that has baffled researchers for decades has been shown to be—in part—a forgery, following new examination of the remnants......»»
3 great movies & shows featuring The Fantastic Four’s Joseph Quinn
Are you wondering where you've seen The Fantastic Four's Joseph Quinn other than Stranger Things? Then check out three of Quinn's previous shows and movies......»»
Kanto Audio Ora review: tiny, but mighty desktop speakers
Canadian speaker maker Kanto Audio is no stranger to small speakers that pack a punch, and the Ora Reference Desktop Speakers are no different......»»
How to have a successful double date
Double and group date tips from experts and daters who have gone on fun double dates themselves. Dating can be fun, but the novelty of meeting a stranger for a drink in a pub 40 minutes away from your house tends to wear off over time. It's als.....»»
FCC Considers Investigating Apple’s Battle With Beeper Mini
If you thought the story of Beeper Mini attempting to act as the go-to iMessage service on Android was over, you would be wrong. While Beeper called it quits back in December of last year because Apple had figured out several ways to block Beeper Min.....»»