Spiderweb protocluster captured by Webb shows supermassive black holes can halt star formation
An international research team has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe massive galaxies discovered by the Subaru Telescope in a corner of the early universe known as the Spiderweb protocluster. The JWST results confirm what had been.....»»
Group wants to launch a telescope to study black holes from space
The next phase in imaging black holes is to study them from space......»»
ALMA observes dusty site of planet formation
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has successfully observed a site of planet formation by detecting a high concentration of dust grains, a planet-forming material, outside the orbits of just-formed planets......»»
You may have missed the reveal of this limited-edition Helldivers 2 controller
The new Helldivers expansion is here and it's brought a new, limited-edition controller with it with all the black-and-yellow tones you expect......»»
Apple’s mysterious iPhone 17 Air is one step closer to becoming a reality
There's been lots of chatter around the iPhone 17 Air. A new leak shows that the phone has now entered the initial stages of production......»»
The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy
'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion......»»
The Witcher IV gets a surprise reveal at The Game Awards
The Witche IV was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024 and shows Ciri as the new protagonist......»»
Historian says Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide
The Midwest played a central role in the growth of Black freedom movements in the 20th century. It was a key site for incubating and expanding the ideas of political activist Marcus Garvey, not only in the U.S., but globally, said University of Illin.....»»
This Fantastic Four star is the top choice to play George Harrison in The Beatles movies
Casting is underway for Sam Mendes' Beatles movies. See which Fantastic Four actor is the top choice to play George Harrison......»»
How CEO pay and analyst feedback influence innovation
West Virginia University research shows the stock market shapes chief executive officers' commitments to innovation through mechanisms that range from CEO pay packages to feedback from financial analysts......»»
Rising desertification shows we can"t keep farming with fossil fuels
Three-quarters of Earth's land has become drier since 1990. Droughts come and go—more often and more extreme with the incessant rise of greenhouse gas emissions over the last three decades—but burning fossil fuels is transforming our blue planet......»»
Study shows diverse virus populations coexist on single strains of gut bacteria
Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Yet, virologists know little about how phages persist in the populations.....»»
Observations suggest sun-like stars emit superflares once per century
There is no question that the sun is a temperamental star, as this year's unusually strong solar storms show. Some of them led to remarkable auroras even at low latitudes. But can our star become even more furious?.....»»
Could the ESA"s PLATO mission find Earth 2.0?
Currently, 5,788 exoplanets have been confirmed in 4,326 star systems, while thousands more candidates await confirmation. So far, the vast majority of these planets have been gas giants (3,826) or Super-Earths (1,735), while only 210 have been "Eart.....»»
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska"s dominant seabird
The common murre, a large black-and-white seabird native to northern waters, has become far less common in Alaska over the past decade due to the impacts of climate change......»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems
Microsoft's Recall feature and its new security standards are being tested by Windows Insiders again, and still creating problems......»»
Today"s best Apple Watch sales deliver last-minute holiday deals from $189
Amazon and Best Buy are enticing shoppers to pick up last-minute holiday gifts with fresh discounts on Apple Watch models, including the Series 10 and Ultra 2.The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped in price today.New for Thursday is a steeper pric.....»»
Deals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 doorbuster pricing, M2 iPad Air $150 off, AirPods Max up to $170 off, more
Deals on Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 continue, but today we have the return of the early Black Friday doorbuster pricing on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $80 off. Those deals also include the 2024 Natural configurations of the Ultra.....»»
How to catch a supernova explosion before it happens—and what we can learn from it
Stars are born, live and die in spectacular ways, with their deaths marked by one of the biggest known explosions in the universe. Like a campfire needs wood to keep burning, a star relies on nuclear fusion—primarily using hydrogen as fuel—to gen.....»»
Shared war experiences can increase refugee acceptance, study shows
Highlighting shared wartime experiences can foster greater acceptance of refugees, according to new research from the University of Michigan......»»