Spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly observed using tiny vibrating magnetic spheres
A team of physicists at Université Paris-Saclay has, for the first time, observed spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly. The observation occurred during an experiment they were conducting with tiny vibrating magnetic spheres. The team has written.....»»
Yeast chit-chat: How microorganisms communicate food shortages
To grow and survive, tiny organisms such as yeast must sometimes adapt their nutrient sources in response to changes in the environment. FMI researchers have now found that yeast cells communicate with each other to use less favorable nutrients if th.....»»
Astronomers catch a glimpse of a uniquely inflated and asymmetric exoplanet
An international group of researchers including University of Arizona astronomers, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has observed the atmosphere of a hot and uniquely inflated exoplanet. The exoplanet, which is the size of Jupiter but only a t.....»»
Florence Pugh’s depressed assassin finds her crew in Thunderbolts* teaser
"Everyone here has done bad things. Someone wants us gone." Florence Pugh heads an assembly of misfits in Marvel's Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios has dropped an extended teaser trailer for the final feature film in its Phase Six slat.....»»
Unifor ratifies 2-year deal with 15% pay raise at GM"s CAMI plant
Hourly workers represented by Unifor at GM Canada’s CAMI Assembly Plant have ratified a two-year labor pact that puts all union members at the automaker’s plants in Canada on the same contract starting in 2026. .....»»
Things could get messy for these misfits in Thunderbolts* extended teaser
"Everyone here has done bad things. Someone wants us gone." Florence Pugh heads an assembly of misfits in Marvel's Thunderbolts*. Marvel Studios has dropped an extended teaser trailer for the final feature film in its Phase Six slat.....»»
A magnetic halo in the Milky Way: New discoveries about galactic outflows
A new study led by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), and with contributions from Radboud University's Marijke Haverkorn, has unveiled significant insights into the Milky Way: a magnetized galactic halo......»»
Researchers discover tumors inherited by generations of jellyfish-like creatures
Researchers from the CANECEV laboratory, an international collaboration between Deakin University and the University of Montpellier, have observed for the first time the birth of transmissible tumors in freshwater brown hydras—tiny, jellyfish-like.....»»
New millisecond pulsar discovered
Using the Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have observed a globular cluster known as Terzan 6. They detected a new millisecond pulsar that is likely associated with this cluster. The finding was reported in a research paper published September.....»»
5 TV shows you need to watch in October 2024
With stars Billy Crystal, Joshua Jackson, and Harrison Ford, these five TV shows demand to be seen and binged throughout the month of October and beyond......»»
Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
It's been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibers. It named the particles "microplastics.".....»»
Even the heaviest particles experience the usual quantum weirdness, new experiment shows
One of the most surprising predictions of physics is entanglement, a phenomenon where objects can be some distance apart but still linked together. The best-known examples of entanglement involve tiny chunks of light (photons), and low energies......»»
Secret calculator hack brings ChatGPT to the TI-84, enabling easy cheating
Tiny device installed inside TI-84 enables Wi-Fi Internet, access to AI chatbot. Enlarge (credit: ChromaDev) On Saturday, a YouTube creator called "ChromaLock" published a video detailing how he modified a Texas Instrume.....»»
Tiny Kentucky town is rocked as their sheriff is jailed in the killing of a prominent judge
Tiny Kentucky town is rocked as their sheriff is jailed in the killing of a prominent judge.....»»
Magnetic micro spinbots can perform ultraprecise surface polishing and cleaning
A research team has unveiled an innovative technology for ultraprecision surface polishing and cleaning using simultaneously operating magnetic micro spinbots. These tiny robots, capable of nanometer-scale contaminant removal and polishing, offer a l.....»»
Why Do So Many Tiny Asteroids Have Moons?
Scientists are putting a new spin on the creation of binary asteroids.....»»
Yanfeng to close Missouri plant, lay off 444 workers, as GM ends Malibu production
Yanfeng International in November will close its plant in Riverside, Mo., around the same time GM plans to end Chevrolet Malibu production at a nearby assembly plant, according to a recently posted layoff notice......»»
6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Apple’s cases
One of the newest features of the iPhone 16 lineup is the Camera Control button. It brings an innovative way to quickly launch the camera, … The post 6 tiny bumps make the ‘magic’ that lets the iPhone 16 camera button work with Appl.....»»
Shuttered Fiat Chrysler assembly plant in China fails to sell at auction for third time
The Changsha facility, once home to Jeep and Fiat output but shuttered since 2022, had already failed to attract any buyers at previous auctions in June and July......»»
Supply issue halting production at Chevy Silverado plant
GM didn't provide details about the supply issue, which will shut Fort Wayne Assembly and three components plants in Michigan and Indiana for the week of Sept. 23......»»
Human genome stored on "everlasting" memory crystal
University of Southampton scientists have stored the full human genome on a 5D memory crystal—a revolutionary data storage format that can survive for billions of years......»»