The sun unleashes its strongest flare this cycle
Yesterday the sun released a huge solar flare, and it's heading toward Earth. It's nothing to worry about since it's nowhere near as large as the Carrington Event of 1859, but it is large enough to give us some amazing aurora......»»
Apple reportedly releasing ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026. Apple has traditionally taken a four year design cycle with MacBook Pro, but it’s looking like the M5 refresh will just be another chip.....»»
Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed
Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed.....»»
How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing
A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber.....»»
Juror #2 review: Clint Eastwood’s best movie in years. It’s a shame you probably can’t see it
Whether it's his last movie or not, Juror #2 is a perverse spin on 12 Angry Men that ranks among the strongest of director Clint Eastwood's late-career efforts......»»
North Korea boasts of "the world"s strongest" missile, but experts say it"s too big to use in war
North Korea boasts of "the world"s strongest" missile, but experts say it"s too big to use in war.....»»
Computational model calculates an organism"s ideal learning rate based on its life cycle and surroundings
Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub and Santa Fe Institute have developed a model to calculate how quickly or slowly an organism should ideally learn in its surroundings. An organism's ideal learning rate depends on the pace of environmental ch.....»»
Watch the Halloween comet burn up in epic video captured by SOHO
The aptly named Halloween comet (comet C/2024 S1) has been captured on video, burning up as it approaches the Sun. The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory … The post Watch the Halloween comet burn up in epic video captured by SOHO appeared first.....»»
Study finds comb jellies can reverse age
A new article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the unprecedented ability for reverse development in a ctenophore, also called comb jelly. The findings suggest that life cycle plasticity in animals might be more com.....»»
"Halloween comet" breaks apart after flying close to the sun
A recently discovered comet that some stargazers had hoped to see during Halloween week has disintegrated before the day of ghosts and ghouls......»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
tvOS 18.1 now available with Watchlist improvements while delaying awaited features
After a packed tvOS 18 release, Apple is being modest with this cycle’s major software update, tvOS 18.1. So far, the only change spotted in … The post tvOS 18.1 now available with Watchlist improvements while delaying awaited features ap.....»»
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued after strong flare erupts from Sun
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued after strong flare erupts from Sun.....»»
iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature
Apple just started the testing cycle of iOS 18.2. This upcoming software update will be packed with long-awaited Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji, Image … The post iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature.....»»
New deep ultraviolet micro-LED array advances maskless photolithography
A team led by Prof. Sun Haiding from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array which was then applied in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithogra.....»»
Blasts from the past: New insights from old space storms
On 4 August 1972, a burst of solar plasma rocked Earth's magnetic field after hurtling through space for about 14.6 hours—the fastest sun-to-Earth plasma journey ever recorded. The resulting space storm, one of several that occurred from 2 to 11 Au.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta features: Everything new coming to your iPhone
Apple recently started the beta cycle of iOS 18.2. This iOS 18 update is expected to be released later this year, and it’s focused mainly … The post iOS 18.2 beta features: Everything new coming to your iPhone appeared first on BGR......»»
For the strongest disc golf throws, it’s all in the thumbs
Amateur players got the best results by placing thumbs about 3 centimeters from the outer edge. When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an ex.....»»
In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan
Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»
watchOS 11.1 RC now available with sleep apnea detection
A few weeks after Apple started testing watchOS 11.1, the company is now seeding watchOS 11.1 RC. During most of the beta cycle, it was … The post watchOS 11.1 RC now available with sleep apnea detection appeared first on BGR. A few.....»»
Colonialism"s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life......»»