The improbable origins of life on Earth
We do not yet know how, where, or why life first appeared on our planet. Part of the difficulty is that "life" has no strict, universally agreed-upon definition......»»
Materials scientist describes new world order for glasses, liquids
In 1543, Copernicus pitched the heliocentric idea that the Earth orbited the sun. His theory took 150 years to catch on and more than 400 years for the Vatican to officially accept it. Likewise, distinguished materials scientist Takeshi Egami has spe.....»»
There’s an easy way to make your iPhone 16 Pro battery life so much better
The iPhone 16 series features a big battery boost over last year’s models. At least, that’s what Apple said during the launch event last week. … The post There’s an easy way to make your iPhone 16 Pro battery life so much bett.....»»
Reinventing the clock: NASA"s new tech for space timekeeping
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for example, relies on precise timing signals from satellite.....»»
Measuring moon dust to fight air pollution
Moon dust, or regolith, isn't like the particles on Earth that collect on bookshelves or tabletops—it's abrasive and it clings to everything. Throughout NASA's Apollo missions to the moon, regolith posed a challenge to astronauts and valuable space.....»»
Work is underway on NASA"s next-generation asteroid hunter
The mirrors for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope are being installed and aligned, and work on other spacecraft components is accelerating......»»
Understanding the Origins of Life on Earth Could Help Find Life beyond It
We can’t yet tell how life got its start on Earth. That’s one great reason to keep looking for life elsewhere.....»»
People Living with Sickle Cell Disease Share Their Experiences
Life expectancy for people with sickle cell in the U.S. has increased to about 50 years, but some people with the disease still face stigma and other barriers in health care.....»»
Redding man sent to prison for life in "grisly" shooting, beating and torture death
Redding man sent to prison for life in "grisly" shooting, beating and torture death.....»»
Many women are blindsided by perimenopause. 5 facts everyone should know about this time of life.
Many women are blindsided by perimenopause. 5 facts everyone should know about this time of life......»»
Earth may have once had rings like Saturn
Earth may have had rings like Saturn many, many millenia ago. However, the formation didn’t last long, and it eventually collapsed, falling to the surface … The post Earth may have once had rings like Saturn appeared first on BGR......»»
iPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirks
The first iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reviews are in, and there’s a lot to digest. This early round of reviews gives us our initial look at the iPhone 16 Pro hardware changes, battery life, camera upgrades, the all-new Camera Control, and m.....»»
Hidden craters reveal Earth may once have had a ring—like Saturn
The rings of Saturn are among the most famous and spectacular features in the solar system. Earth may once have had something similar......»»
Time-lapse from ISS shows lightning and mysterious red light
In his final weeks aboard the ISS after six months in orbit, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a gorgeous time-lapse of Earth......»»
Polaris Dawn crew member describes the dramatic ride home
A member of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has described what it was like aboard the Crew Dragon as it entered Earth’s atmosphere at high speed last weekend......»»
See the first images from Europe’s Sentinel-2C satellite looking down on Earth
Earlier this month, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its newest Earth-observation satellite, known as Copernicus Sentinel-2C......»»
Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein have to do with misunderstandings about climate change
As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I remember learning in school about the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat near the Earth's surface, like the glass of a greenhouse. I imagined myself on the playgro.....»»
Europa Clipper: 8 things to know about NASA"s mission to an ocean moon of Jupiter
The first NASA spacecraft dedicated to studying an ocean world beyond Earth, Europa Clipper aims to find out whether the ice-encased moon Europa could be habitable......»»
Low-noise amplifiers aboard the Arctic Weather Satellite
The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) of the European Space Agency (ESA) was sent on its journey to a polar orbit 600 km above the Earth on August 16, 2024. On board: four low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State.....»»
2025 Toyota Sienna minivan"s new standard tech may save a life
The freshened 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan is the debut vehicle for updated technology aimed at keeping safe those accidentally left behind in cars......»»
Netflix spotlights the real-life case of a serial killer invading daytime TV in Woman of the Hour
Anna Kendrick unknowingly goes on a date with a serial killer in the chilling teaser for Netflix's upcoming crime thriller, Woman of the Hour......»»