The cosmic neutrino background would tell us plenty about the universe, says researcher
Readers of Universe Today are probably already familiar with the concept of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Its serendipitous discovery by a pair of radio astronomers at Bell Labs is the stuff of astronomical legend. Over the past decades, it.....»»
Q&A: Researcher finds immigration doesn"t threaten welfare states
It is often thought that immigration threatens the solidarity on which redistribution relies. But looking at the post-war period, Ph.D. candidate Emily Anne Wolff finds that this is not the case......»»
Researcher creates optical magnetometer prototype that detects errors in MRI scans
Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital, can thereby do wh.....»»
A clock in the rocks: What cosmic rays tell us about Earth"s changing surface and climate
How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt?.....»»
Antimicrobial peptide from cows shows potential for treating hypervirulent bacteria
University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher Renee Fleeman is on a mission to kill drug-resistant bacteria, and her latest study has identified a therapy that can penetrate the slime that such infections use to protect themselves from.....»»
Why Lincoln turned its 30-second ad background track into a streamable song
After watching its social media audience beg for access to the brief, atmospheric song included in its latest video spot, Lincoln put an extended two-and-a-half-minute version on streaming platforms......»»
A "cosmic glitch" in gravity: New model may explain strange behavior on a cosmic scale
A group of researchers at the University of Waterloo and the University of British Columbia have discovered a potential "cosmic glitch" in the universe's gravity, explaining its strange behavior on a cosmic scale......»»
New observatory in Chile—the highest in the world—aims to reveal origins of planets, galaxies and more
How do planets form? How do galaxies evolve? And ultimately, how did the universe itself begin? A unique astronomical observatory that researchers hope will unravel some of the biggest mysteries out there marks its opening on April 30, 2024......»»
Astronomers" simulations support dark matter theory
Computer simulations by astronomers support the idea that dark matter—matter that no one has yet directly detected but which many physicists think must be there to explain several aspects of the observable universe—exists, according to the resear.....»»
Behavioral therapy against aging: Researchers study the effect of therapies on older dogs
It is well known that getting plenty of exercise and mental training are important for a long and healthy life. But which is more effective? Do the tasks develop abilities that go beyond them?.....»»
People put greater trust in news that leads them to be more politically extreme, says study
People not only think political news is likelier to be true if it reinforces their ideological biases, but will tend to trust news more if it leads them to adopt more extreme (and even incorrect) beliefs, finds a new study by a UCL researcher......»»
Hornets found to be primary pollinators of two Angelica species
Researcher Ko Mochizuki of the University of Tokyo discovered that two species in the genus Angelica are pollinated primarily by hornets. This overturns the conventional belief that Angelica species are "generalists," meaning that there is not one pr.....»»
The 6 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024
The best soundbars with subwoofers offer booming audio, support for Dolby Atmos, and offer plenty of smart connections. Here's a look at six of our favorites......»»
The Mysterious ‘Dark’ Energy That Permeates the Universe Is Slowly Eroding
Physicists call the dark energy that drives the universe “the cosmological constant.” Now the largest map of the cosmos to date hints that this mysterious energy has been changing over billions of years......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Watch in 2024: Which one should you buy?
There are plenty of Samsung Galaxy Watches to choose from in 2024. Which one is the best choice for you? Let's find out......»»
Like Boy Kills World? Then watch these 3 extreme action movies now
From a cult Nicolas Cage movie to a 1980s John Carpenter classic, these three violent action movies have plenty in common with the new film Boy Kills World......»»
Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all
Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better securityThe new company was started by,.....»»
Cocaine is an emerging contaminant of concern in the Bay of Santos (Brazil), says researcher
In addition to already known pollutants, the Bay of Santos—a city in the state of São Paulo (Brazil) that is home to the largest seaport in Latin America—has been affected by an emerging contaminant that is now present not only in the water but.....»»
Archaeologists unearth top half of statue of Ramesses II
A team co-led by a CU Boulder classics researcher has unearthed the upper portion of a huge, ancient pharaonic statue whose lower half was discovered in 1930; Ramesses II was immortalized in Percy Bysshe Shelly's "Ozymandias.".....»»
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, researcher says
More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 31 died on the shore, a whale researcher said......»»
iPhone 12 Users Struggle with Bugs & Other Issues
We, and plenty of other iPhone 12 users, are struggling with bugs and performance issues this month as we wait for Apple to release new software. Apple’s current version of iOS 17, iOS 17.4.1, arrived over a month ago on March 21st. After we in.....»»