See the wonders of the Milky Way in this new infrared map
The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has collected more than 500 terabytes of data on our galaxy......»»
Topological bulk BICs enable compact, single-mode and beam-engineered QCLs
Electrically pumped semiconductor lasers are among the most important sources, owing to their high efficiency, compactness, and solid-state stability. For mid-infrared and terahertz radiation, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are the most important ligh.....»»
Webb rules out thick carbon dioxide atmosphere for rocky exoplanet
Infrared measurements of TRAPPIST-1 c indicate that it is probably not as Venus-like as once imagined......»»
Pulsars could help map the black hole at the center of the Milky Way
The theory of general relativity (GR), proposed by Einstein over a century ago, remains one of the most well-known scientific postulates of all time. This theory, which explains how spacetime curvature is altered in the presence of massive objects, r.....»»
New research provides a rapid and non-destructive method for identifying honey"s botanical origin
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have developed a rapid, non-destructive method using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to identify the botanical origin of honey. This m.....»»
Brighter nights risk extinguishing glow-worm twinkle
The bright lights of big cities are wonders of the modern world; intended to help us work, stay safe and enjoy the world around us long after the sun has set. While artificial light has been great for increasing human productivity, some nocturnal ani.....»»
These are the fastest stars in the galaxy
Until recently, there were only ten known stars on trajectories that will allow them to escape the Milky Way galaxy, thrown astray by powerful supernova explosions. A new study using data from ESA's Gaia survey this June has revealed an additional si.....»»
This 55-inch Samsung 8K TV is now cheaper than some OLED TVs
Enjoy the wonders of 8K for less than you'd pay for some OLED TVs with this fantastic Samsung deal at Best Buy......»»
Guerlain’s ‘warehouse of wonders’ preserves cosmetics history
The nearly 200-year old company’s Paris archive features the first modern lipstick, perfume, and pivoting toothbrush. PARIS (AP) — The world’s first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea c.....»»
Astronomers investigate the properties of a nearby pulsar
Using the XMM-Newton satellite and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), astronomers have conducted X-ray and near-infrared observations of a nearby middle-aged pulsar known as PSR B1055-52. Results of the observational campaign, published on the arXiv p.....»»
Nanocomposite developed for NIR-II light-boosted photodynamic/chemodynamic therapy
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Huang Qing at the Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) provided a new nanocomposite based on Bi2MoO6/MoS2/AuNRs for near-infrared (NIR)-II light-boosted photodynamic/ch.....»»
A big discount just landed on the latest Apple Watch SE
The great value Apple Watch SE 2 just got even cheaper thanks to this fantastic deal at Amazon. Enjoy the wonders of a smartwatch for less......»»
New grasshopper species from central Texas named in honor of two iconic musicians
The central region of Texas is a known hotspot of biological wonders. For the last five years, Dr. JoVonn Hill, an Assistant Professor and Director of the Mississippi Entomological Museum (MEM) at Mississippi State University, and his colleagues have.....»»
Exactly how massive is the Milky Way?
How do you weigh a galaxy? It's an astronomical challenge, particularly if it's the galaxy you call home. It turns out there are several ways to get a handle on the mass of the Milky Way, and a recent study posted on the arXiv pre-print server summar.....»»
Mysterious dashes revealed in Milky Way"s center
An international team of astrophysicists has discovered something wholly new, hidden in the center of the Milky Way galaxy......»»
Software offers new way to listen for signals from the stars
The Breakthrough Listen Investigation for Periodic Spectral Signals (BLIPSS), led by Akshay Suresh, Cornell doctoral candidate in astronomy, is pioneering a search for periodic signals emanating from the core of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The researc.....»»
New-look infrared lens shines a light on future technology and manufacturing
Researchers at Flinders University have discovered a new low-cost material that can be made into lenses for thermal imaging—pointing to new advanced manufacturing applications for this powerful technology......»»
One-third of galaxy"s most common planets could be in habitable zone
Our familiar, warm, yellow sun is a relative rarity in the Milky Way. By far the most common stars are considerably smaller and cooler, sporting just half the mass of our sun at most. Billions of planets orbit these common dwarf stars in our galaxy......»»
See stunning images combining James Webb and Chandra X-ray data
NASA has shared a new view of some famous space images, by combining infrared data from Webb with X-ray data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory......»»
See stunning images combing James Webb and Chandra X-ray data
NASA has shared a new view of some famous space images, by combining infrared data from Webb with X-ray data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory......»»
Samsung"s new 4K smart monitor line could do wonders for your productivity
Samsung revealed the refresh of its smart monitor series, each packed with tons of features and applications that make it great for productivity work and more......»»