Supercomputer turns back cosmic clock
Astronomers have tested a method for reconstructing the state of the early universe by applying it to 4000 simulated universes using the ATERUI II supercomputer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). They found that together with n.....»»
Apple earns 36% of Google search ad revenue through Safari, antitrust trial reveals
As the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google unfolds, we’re learning more about the secretive agreement between Apple and Google over Safari’s default search engine. It turns out Google gives Apple a 36% cut of its search ad reven.....»»
Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to make the Play Store the default
It turns out Google wasn’t only paying Apple to remain the default search on their iPhones. It seems that Google was also paying Samsung to make sure the Play Store was installed on their phones. The post Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to.....»»
Oldest black hole discovered dating back to 470 million years after the Big Bang
Scientists have discovered the oldest black hole yet, a cosmic beast formed a mere 470 million years after the Big Bang......»»
German big wave surfer turns to science to tame the breakers
Sebastian Steudtner already holds the world record for the largest wave ever surfed, but as the giant wave season begins, the German is looking to science and technology to chase a new high......»»
iOS 17: How to change the clock font on your iPhone
Did you know you can change how your lock screen's clock looks in iOS 17? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to help you change the font and its color......»»
7 best cosmic Marvel characters ever, ranked
There are more heroes in space than The Marvels. Let's dive into the seven best cosmic Marvel characters, most of whom aren't in the MCU!.....»»
Research counters "confidence gap" stereotype for women entrepreneurs
According to one prevalent gender stereotype, women are "under-confident" in their ability to thrive as entrepreneurs. But like so many gender stereotypes, this one turns out to be false, says Jennifer Jennings, a professor in the Alberta School of B.....»»
I got Legion Glasses for gaming, but I’m actually using them for ASMR
Lenovo's Legion Glasses are a niche luxury for gamers, but it turns our they're perfect for something much more specific: ASMR......»»
Magnetic shielding for particle detectors
Particle physicists who hunt for neutrinos, cosmic-rays and other charged particles rely on sophisticated instruments that detect very faint bursts of light given off when incident particles interact with a medium. The most common such instruments, c.....»»
Seagrass decline poses issues for carbon storage projects
Climate change is an ever-pressing concern, with innovative ways to remove excess carbon from the atmosphere a continued focus of scientists. One such carbon sequestration method turns to an unlikely sink—seagrass—a marine flowering plant (angios.....»»
Xbox moderation team turns to AI for help filtering a flood of user content
Automated language/vision models help evaluate player reports, Gamerpic uploads, and more. Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Anyon.....»»
Supermassive black holes shut down star formation during cosmic noon, says astronomer
Since it became operational almost two years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced countless breathtaking images of the universe and enabled fresh insights into how it evolved......»»
The Euclid Space Telescope’s Spectacular First Photos of Distant and Hidden Galaxies
Images from the European Space Agency’s newest telescope show the power of instruments that will create 3D surveys of a third of the sky, covering 10 billion years of cosmic history......»»
Man"s small iPhone order turns into $100,000 iPhone 15 Pro Max mix-up
A man allegedly ordered four iPhone 15 Pro Max models from Apple and was surprised when he received 60 — a mistake totaling about $100,000.According to TikTok user Giovanni Petruzziello, he had ordered one 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max for himself in Septe.....»»
20 reasons why Love Actually is still great
Love Actually turns 20 today, so here are 20 reasons why this beloved British classic is still great, actually......»»
Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican
Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. Enlarge / Dr. Charles H. Townes, inventor of the maser, a key component of atomic clocks, illustrates the differences between it and a standard clock. (c.....»»
The JWST Has Spotted Giant Black Holes All Over the Early Universe
Giant black holes were supposed to be bit players in the early cosmic story. But James Webb Space Telescope observations are finding an unexpected abundance of the beasts......»»
Old data from Kepler turns up a system with seven planets
NASA's Kepler mission ended in 2018 after more than nine years of fruitful planet-hunting. The space telescope discovered thousands of planets, many of which bear its name. But it also generated an enormous amount of data that exoplanet scientists ar.....»»
Saturday Citations: Moon origins, rat whimsy, microgravity orientation. Plus: Starfish are bodiless heads, it turns out
Good morrow and a cheerful week's end to you. This week, we reported on notable developments in the lack of starfish body development. Physicists used a new method to revisit the planetary collision that likely formed the moon and might have found ch.....»»
Everyone Was Wrong About Why Cats Purr
Cats purr when they’re happy and kittens purr so their mothers can find them. But it turns out purring may be more like a snore than a smile......»»