Similar states of activity identified in supermassive and stellar mass black holes
The researchers Juan A. Fernández-Ontiveros, of the Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF) in Rome and Teo Muñoz-Darias, of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), have written an article in which they describe the different states of ac.....»»
Event horizon: After photographing black holes, scientists are now making a movie
The first moving images of a black hole could reveal swirls of plasma and collapsing stars, deepening our understanding of the universe......»»
Plant stem cells: Understanding the biological mechanism of growth control
Researchers from the University of Freiburg have identified the HAN molecule as an important regulator that controls plant growth in conjunction with WOX5. Understanding this mechanism is relevant for breeding more resilient or higher-yielding crops......»»
LA"s quake mystery: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades. Why now?
The ground beneath Southern California has been particularly unsteady as of late, with the region experiencing more moderate-sized earthquakes this year than it has in decades......»»
Intel’s Core Ultra 200S CPUs are its biggest desktop refresh in three years
CPUs bring Core Ultra features to desktops, with similar performance caveats. Intel's 14th-generation desktop processors were a mild update on top of a mild update: a barely faste.....»»
Extreme floods, like those caused by Hurricane Helene, are becoming more frequent
Late last month, Hurricane Helene drenched the Southwest United States. Devastating floods hit communities on the Gulf Coast and southern Appalachia. The storm killed more than 200 people and destroyed billions of dollars of property......»»
First greenhouse gas plumes detected with NASA-designed instrument
The imaging spectrometer aboard the Carbon Mapper Coalition's Tanager-1 satellite has identified methane and carbon dioxide plumes in the United States and internationally......»»
New nanotherapy targets artery inflammation in cardiovascular disease
Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease—the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries. Advanced treatments.....»»
Study: Disappointment, not hatred is driving polarization in the states
A new study is redefining how we understand affective polarization. The study proposes that disappointment, rather than hatred, may be the dominant emotion driving the growing divide between ideological groups......»»
Activision weighs in on Call of Duty toxicity ahead of Black Ops 6
Activision knows Black Ops 6 will likely be another bed of toxicity, so it has some tools to help......»»
Donald Trump, in Detroit, says he would make interest on car loans tax deductible
He also said if elected, he will invoke a six-year renegotiation provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect in 2020......»»
Donald Trump, in Detroit, says he would make interest on car loans tax-deductible
He also said if elected, he will invoke a six-year renegotiation provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect in 2020......»»
Space isn"t all about the "race"—rival superpowers must work together for a better future
In recent years, a new "space race" has intensified between the United States and China. At a campaign rally last weekend, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump invoked this rivalry when declaring the US will "lead the world in space," echoi.....»»
Transnational grief: Adding depth to Day of the Dead
Restricted by immigration laws, unauthorized immigrants in the United States face severe challenges, including the inability to visit family members left behind......»»
An independent panel reports findings into loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast
An independent expert panel has today (20 January) published its findings into the loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast. It follows a series of mass mortalities of crabs and lobsters that were recorded along the Northeast and No.....»»
Hurricane Milton spawns destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall
Multiple powerful tornadoes ripped across Florida hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday, tearing off roofs, overturning vehicles and sucking debris into the air as the black V-shaped columns moved through......»»
Fossils and fires: Insights into early modern human activity in the jungles of Southeast Asia
Studying microscopic layers of dirt dug from the Tam Pà Ling cave site in northeastern Laos has provided a team of Flinders University archaeologists and their international colleagues with further insights into some of the earliest evidence of Homo.....»»
Astronomers race to capture image of exoplanet near star
Planet AF Lep b is a world of firsts. In 2023, it was the lowest-mass planet outside our solar system to be directly observed and have its mass measured using astrometry. This is a technique that charts the subtle movements of a host star over many y.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: everything we know so far
Another year and another Call of Duty title. This time we're taking aim at Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War with all the intel we've collected on the new title......»»
James Webb discovers a new type of exoplanet: an exotic ‘steam world’
Researchers using James Webb have identified a new and exotic type of planet called a steam world, with an atmosphere almost entirely composed of water vapor......»»
Prime Day 2 highlights: Black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits best price ever, AirPods 4 and Pro 2, iPhone 16 cases, and more
We are now well into the second half of with all of the best deals ready and waiting in our master deal hub. Alongside ongoing and particularly impressive price drops on the latest AirPods Pro 2 back at the best price of the year with $80 in savings.....»»