Seismologists suspect earthquake on San Andreas Fault is imminent despite odd attenuation parameters
A trio of seismologists affiliated with Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley reports that a part of the San Andreas Fault, at Parkfield, is not producing signals tha.....»»
Apple’s new Beats Solo 4 headphones hit the FCC ahead of launch
In February, images of unreleased Beats Solo 4 headphones were revealed thanks to the iOS 17.4 beta. Now, the Beats Solo 4 have popped up in the FCC’s database, signaling that a launch is imminent. They’ll mark the first update to the Beats Solo.....»»
iOS 17.5 Beta Imminent, Here’s What to Expect
The first iOS 17.5 beta for iPhone is imminent. A private account that often shares information about unreleased Apple software has released iOS 17.5’s build number, a sign that the first beta is close. The build number is reportedly 21F5048f......»»
Magnitude 2.8 earthquake shakes southern Illinois; no damage or injuries reported
An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 has been reported in southern Illinois, near the Missouri state line, the U.S. Geological Survey reported......»»
Taylor Swift fans dancing and jumping created last year’s “Swift quakes”
"Shake It Off" produced tremors equivalent to a local magnitude earthquake of 0.851. Enlarge / Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour. Crowd motions likely caused mini "Swift quakes" recorded by seismic monitoring stations. (credit: R.....»»
Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection
Amidst the unique landscape of geothermal development in the Tohoku region, subtle seismic activities beneath the Earth's surface present a fascinating challenge for researchers. While earthquake warnings may intermittently alert us to seismic events.....»»
Hot post-asymptotic giant branch star discovered in globular cluster ESO 37-1
Astronomers have discovered a new post-asymptotic giant branch (PAGB) star in a Galactic globular cluster known as ESO 37-1 (or E3 for short) and derived its fundamental parameters. The finding is reported in a research paper published March 19 on th.....»»
Q&A: Clarifying the megathrust earthquake mechanism
There is a 70-80% chance that the Nankai Trough Megathrust Earthquake will occur in the next 30 years. It is predicted to cause more extensive damage than the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and fatalities may exceed 320,000......»»
Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can"t agree what marriage is for
"First comes love, then comes marriage"—so goes the classic children's rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is the most important reason to marry—or at least to stay married—is under attack. Republican pundits and la.....»»
Q&A: What happened underground during the Noto Peninsula earthquake?
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1 brought the challenges of earthquake-prone Japan back into sharp focus. With a magnitude of 7.6, surpassing the 1995 Kobe earthquake (Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake), it caused significant uphe.....»»
Samsung Galaxy AI Update: Eligible Phones & Tablets
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy AI update is imminent and that’s left Galaxy smartphone and tablet users are wondering if their device will get software features from the Galaxy S24. The answer to that question is more complicated tha.....»»
New iPad Air Price: What to Expect
A new iPad Air launch is imminent which means we’ve been getting questions about the device’s possible price point. If you’re interested in the iPad Air 6, here’s what you need to know while we wait for Apple’s announcem.....»»
Why is everyone talking about certificate automation?
Digital Certificates are not new. In this Help Net Security video, Andreas Brix, Senior Program Manager at GlobalSign, discusses why they are back in the news and what you should do about it. The post Why is everyone talking about certificate automat.....»»
Unlocking clearer views of our world"s water: A Landsat legacy
Satellite remote sensing is vital for monitoring marine and freshwater ecosystems, leveraging missions like SeaWiFS, MODIS, MERIS, Landsat, and Sentinel to track water parameters such as chlorophyll, sediment, and temperature. The dynamic nature of w.....»»
Apple Vision Pro keyboard language code could hint at imminent global launch
There are 12 languages in Apple Vision Pro code that could indicate Apple's plans for expanding the product's availability, but it could also mean nothing.Apple Vision Pro software keyboardApple Vision Pro launched in the United States and nowhere el.....»»
Webb and Hubble telescopes affirm the universe"s expansion rate, but the puzzle persists
The rate at which the universe is expanding, known as the Hubble constant, is one of the fundamental parameters for understanding the evolution and ultimate fate of the cosmos......»»
Designing nanoparticles for pregnancy-safe treatments
Too often, the lack of clinical trials means that pregnant women suffer because available medications are prescribed off-label for them or not at all. A new study offers proof of concept for the important parameters to develop pregnancy-safe gene the.....»»
Could Fukushima"s radioactive water pose lasting threat to humans and the environment?
The meltdown of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi power plant, caused by the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 2011, represents the most severe nuclear power accident of the 21st century so far......»»
Amazing Earth photos shared by outgoing ISS astronaut
Check out these amazing Earth images captured from the International Space Station by outgoing astronaut Andreas Mogensen......»»
New research shakes up what we knew about Idaho"s big 2020 earthquake that hit Boise
New research is shaking up what we know about Idaho earthquakes and the faults that cause them as scientists try to better understand the state's seismic activity......»»
A new spin on Betelgeuse"s boiling surface
Betelgeuse is a well-known red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. Recently it has gained a lot of attention, not only because variations in its brightness led to speculations that an explosion might be imminent, but also because observations.....»»