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.....»»
Fundamental equation for superconducting quantum bits revised
Physicists from Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have uncovered that Josephson tunnel junctions—the fundamental building blocks of superconducting quantum computers—are more complex than previously thought......»»
Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world"s coral reefs
University of Queensland-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems......»»
The OnePlus 12R storage speeds won’t be as fast as we thought
OnePlus has clarified that they made a mistake on the storage tech specs of the OnePlus 12R. Instead of UFS 4.0, it is actually UFS 3.1. The post The OnePlus 12R storage speeds won’t be as fast as we thought appeared first on Phandroid......»»
AI monitoring employees for ‘thought crimes’ in apps like Slack and Zoom
A number of large US companies are using AI monitoring systems to analyse employee communications in popular business apps like Slack, Teams, and Zoom … more….....»»
New Leaked Photos Show Upcoming Lenovo “Tablet Plus”
It looks like the Tab Plus will be geared towards productivity and creativity. The post New Leaked Photos Show Upcoming Lenovo “Tablet Plus” appeared first on Phandroid. Lenovo is certainly no stranger to tablets – the ma.....»»
Tesla rakes in $9 billion from carmakers failing to sell enough EVs
Tesla Inc. continues to cash in on other carmakers needing help to meet emissions standards, keeping up a lucrative business the company thought would fade away......»»
Female mosquitoes found to regulate their own population density at breeding sites using communal cues
When female mosquitoes feed, they don't seem to mind a crowd because lots of carbon dioxide usually means there's food. They were thought to be more solitary, however, when laying eggs. New research has revealed quite the opposite for the deadly Aede.....»»
3 sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in February
After Yang, a thought-provoking film starring Colin Farrell, and a pair of B movies are among the sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video to watch in February.....»»
JWST data suggest exoplanet K2-18b may have molten surface rather than a watery ocean
A multi-institutional team of astronomers, Earth scientists and planetary physicists has found evidence, via data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), that some hycean exoplanets may have molten surfaces rather than watery oceans. In their stu.....»»
Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study
During ice ages, dry, frozen terrain extended over much of northern Europe, Asia and North America. Many plants and animals retreated from these desolate, harsh landscapes and sought refuge in pockets of more hospitable territory......»»
A novel micrometer-thick porous coating with unparalleled biomarker detection abilities
Aging populations and the tendency to lead a more sedentary lifestyle in many parts of the world are thought to dramatically increase the number of people living with multiple chronic conditions. Moreover, climate change, as well as shifting patterns.....»»
Those free USB sticks in your drawer are somehow crappier than you thought
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto a USB interface board to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When a.....»»
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market
Your stash of freebie USB sticks is perhaps even less reliable than you thought. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto the USB to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When.....»»
Gamma-ray bursts: Harvesting knowledge from the universe"s most powerful explosions
The most powerful events in the known universe—gamma-ray bursts (GRBs)—are short-lived outbursts of the highest-energy light. They can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of our sun. Now thought to announce t.....»»
Newly discovered carbon monoxide-runaway gap can help identify habitable exoplanets
The search for habitable exoplanets involves looking for planets with similar conditions to the Earth, such as liquid water, a suitable temperature range and atmospheric conditions. One crucial factor is the planet's position in the habitable zone, t.....»»
Apple’s new iPad Pro may not be as expensive as we feared
Your next iPad Pro might not be as expensive as previously thought. A new rumor says the upcoming OLED model will only have a slight price hike......»»
Extreme eruption on young sun-like star signals savage environment for developing exoplanets
Astronomers have detected an extreme eruption from a young star that became more than a hundred times brighter in only a few hours. This discovery offers new insight into how young sun-like stars behave early in their lives, and their impact on the d.....»»
Vitamin B12 adaptability in Antarctic algae has implications for climate change, life in the Southern Ocean
Vitamin B12 deficiency in people can cause a slew of health problems and even become fatal. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought to impact certain types of algae, as well. A new study has examined the algae Phaeocystis antarctica's (P. antar.....»»
Ocean sponges suggest Earth has warmed longer, more than thought; some scientists dubious
A handful of centuries-old sponges from deep in the Caribbean are causing some scientists to think human-caused climate change began sooner and has heated the world more than they thought......»»
Study challenges classical view of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current origin and warns of its vulnerability
The Circumpolar Current works as a regulator of the planet's climate. Its origins were thought to have caused the formation of the permanent ice in Antarctica about 34 million years ago. Now, a study led by the University of Barcelona, the Instituto.....»»