Sights and sounds of a Venus flyby
ESA's Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo spacecraft made a historic Venus flyby earlier this week, passing by the planet within 33 hours of each other and capturing unique imagery and data during the encounter......»»
The iPhone 17 Pro Max already sounds like a powerhouse
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is shaping up to being an incredible device. Here's the latest information on next year's iPhone Pro Max model......»»
Celebrate Chandra’s 25th anniversary by listening to the sounds of space
NASA has released a new set of sonifications from some historic images taken by the venerable Chandra X-ray Observatory......»»
Ted Lasso season 4 may have less Jason Sudeikis, with ensemble taking spotlight
It’s true. After more than a year of hints, rumors, and unfulfilled hopes, Ted Lasso season 4 looks set to actually be happening. However, it sounds like the man at the center of the show—Jason Sudeikis’ Lasso—may be taking a reduced role thi.....»»
Juice spacecraft snaps images of the Earth and moon as it passes by
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft recently made a flyby of both Earth and the moon on its way to Jupiter, and it took some gorgeous images......»»
Juice spacecraft slingshots around Earth and moon in world’s first maneuver
The JUICE spacecraft swung back home on its way to Jupiter and used both Earth and the moon's gravity to slingshot it forwards, in the first lunar-Earth flyby......»»
Astronomers discover spectacular increase in the deuterium to hydrogen ratio in Venus"s atmosphere
Thanks to observations by the Solar Occultation in the Infrared (SOIR) instrument on the Venus Express space probe of the European Space Agency (ESA), researchers have discovered an unexpected increase in the abundances of two water molecule variants.....»»
Image: Juice snaps moon en route to Earth
During the first step of humankind's first-ever lunar-Earth flyby, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission captured this stunning view of the moon......»»
Soundscape study shows how underground acoustics can amplify soil health
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms—a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks......»»
Robotic smart screen? Apple already sells that, and it’s flying under the radar
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home product, a “pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb.” The display would use robotics to swivel around and follow your movement. This all sounds a bit over-.....»»
I hope Apple’s robot iPad is a lot less impressive than it sounds
We’ve seen various claims about Apple’s interest in robotics, from a fully-fledged domestic robot to what we might think of as a robot iPad screen that can turn to face you. I’ve already expressed my skepticism about the domestic robot, and.....»»
Apple’s next secret project sounds absolutely wild — and it involves robots
With the Apple Car being canned, a new report claims Apple could be pivoting to robotics in a fascinating new way......»»
2025 iPhone SE with iPhone 14 form factor and Apple Intelligence sounds like a winner
All reports point to the 2025 iPhone SE being a huge upgrade from the 2022 model, but the more we hear about it, the more it looks set to prove a very viable option for those who want a modern iPhone without paying flagship prices. A reasonably co.....»»
Steve Jobs" mega yacht bashed a billionaire"s boat in Italy
In what is possibly the slowest speed nautical crash ever, Steve Jobs' yacht struck another billionaire's vessel.Steve Jobs' Venus hits another yacht [Instagram/Ricardo Salinas Pliego]A pair of luxury yachts came into contact with each other off the.....»»
Here’s what the electric Dodge Charger’s “Fratzonic exhaust” sounds like
Dodge wants to keep the aural spectacle even as it moves to electric propulsion. Enlarge / Dodge doesn't want to be accused of building a boring EV. (credit: Dodge) Electric motors have many advantages over internal comb.....»»
How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life
For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help......»»
This Is How a Healthy Coral Reef Sounds—And Why It Matters
Coral reef soundscapes could help researchers assess their overall health......»»
iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds
Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new ba.....»»
China begins launching a megaconstellation, and it sounds a lot like Starlink
Like Starlink, China's Qianfan satellites have an easy-to-pack flat-panel design. Enlarge / A Long March 6A rocket launches the first 18 Internet satellites for China's Qianfan, or Thousand Sails, broadband network. (credit: VCG.....»»
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......»»
A new study shows how the sun could permanently capture rogue planets
Interest in interstellar objects (ISOs) was ignited in 2017 when 'Oumuamua flew through our solar system and made a flyby of Earth. Roughly two years later, another ISO passed through our solar system—the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov......»»