Sun-watching Proba-3 formation flyers tested for take-off
ESA's pair of sun-watching Proba-3 satellites have been placed in take-off configuration, one on top of the other, for testing in simulated launch and space conditions at IABG in Germany, ahead of their planned lift-off next year......»»
Ryugu samples call into question previous ideas about the formation of carbon-rich asteroids
Asteroid Ryugu possibly did not travel as far from its place of origin to its current near-Earth orbit as previously assumed. New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that Ryugu was formed near Jupiter......»»
Apple TV+’s best show needs to be your next TV binge
If you're not watching Apple TV+'s most underrated drama, then you're missing out on the best show on TV right now......»»
NASA"s Artemis science instrument gets tested in moon-like sandbox
On Sept. 9 and 10, scientists and engineers tested NASA's LEMS (Lunar Environment Monitoring Station) instrument suite in a "sandbox" of simulated moon regolith at the Florida Space Institute's Exolith Lab at the University of Central Florida in Orla.....»»
Completed experiments on International Space Station to help answer how boiling and condensation work in space
After a decade of preparation and two years of active experiments in space, a facility that Purdue University and NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland designed, built and tested has completed its test campaign on the International Space Station......»»
Nuking a huge asteroid could save Earth, lab experiment suggests
Humanity could use a nuclear bomb to deflect a massive, life-threatening asteroid hurtling towards Earth in the future, according to scientists who tested the theory in the laboratory by blasting X-rays at a marble-sized "mock asteroid"......»»
This 2004 sci-fi thriller has been largely forgotten. Is it still worth remembering in 2024?
In 2004, Julianne Moore starred in a sci-fi thriller that's been largely forgotten. Is it worth remembering, and watching, in 2024?.....»»
Apple TV app adds separate Watchlist in iOS 18.1 beta
Apple appears to be working on a significant change on how users can organize their watch queue in the Apple TV app. In iOS 18.1 the long-standing Up Next queue has been renamed to ‘Continue Watching’, and a new separate Watchlist section can be.....»»
Move over Olympians, Australia"s wildlife are incredible athletes
Now that the Paris Olympics and Paralympics have disappeared from our screens, let's get back to watching animal videos......»»
One of the most popular crime movies on Netflix deserves another look
For as much heat as they take, there’s often nothing quite like watching a great . Gangsters are among the most compelling characters in America in part because they seem to be so distinctly American. If you’re looking for a great gangste.....»»
Algorithm used on Mars rover helps scientists on Earth see data in a new way
A new algorithm tested on NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars may lead to better forecasting of hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that impact millions globally......»»
Study shows organonitrates in atmospheric particles vary with altitude
While atmospheric particles directly affect climate (e.g., cloud formation), sampling atmospheric particles aloft is practically challenging. Therefore, a full understanding of how particle composition is linked to environmental function remains limi.....»»
Tested: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction wireless headphones
I’ve long used Shokz bone-conduction wireless headphones as my go-to for voice and video calls, mostly because they are so comfortable I often forget I’m wearing them. I’ve been using the OpenComm model for a couple of years now, but switche.....»»
Three Reasons to Upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro, from Someone Who’s Tested Every iPhone Since the 5S
Three Reasons to Upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro, from Someone Who’s Tested Every iPhone Since the 5S.....»»
Taliban using Iranian jammers to stop people watching critical news channels, says TV boss
Taliban using Iranian jammers to stop people watching critical news channels, says TV boss.....»»
Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN
I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value......»»
5 most anticipated sci-fi movies of fall 2024, ranked
From a comic book movie to one of the riskiest films ever made, these five science fiction movies coming out in fall 2024 are worth watching......»»
Could interstellar quantum communications involve Earth or solve the Fermi paradox?
Thus far, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has used strategies based on classical science—listening for radio waves, telescopes watching for optical signals, telescopes in orbit scouring light from the atmospheres of exoplanets,.....»»
Arctic warming may fuel ice formation in clouds, observations suggest
The Arctic frequently experiences temperatures that support the formation of mixed-phase clouds that contain supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals. The composition of such clouds plays a crucial role in the region's energy balance and climate.....»»
New mechanism uncovered for the reduction of emu wings
.Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the skeletal reduction and asymmetry of emu wings. Their research reveals that the absence of distal muscle formation results in a lack of mechanostress during development, leading to the obser.....»»
New cosmic distance catalog could unlock the mysteries of universe formation
A new catalog providing information on millions of distant galaxies, which determines their distances with unprecedented precision over a field of view and depth never before explored, has been published today......»»