The WOW! Signal Is Just As Mysterious As It Was In 1977
Over 40 years ago, scientists discovered a radio anomaly known as "the WOW! signal" — and despite continuous research, its origin continues to remain unknown. Over.....»»
How insects control their wings: The mysterious mechanics of insect flight
Many of us would love the superpower to fly, and for good reason: Flight offers a crucial evolutionary advantage. Flying enables an animal to travel large distances quickly, in search of food and new habitats, while expending far less energy than wal.....»»
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes could be one of 2024’s best and boldest games
Based on what we've played so far, you do not want to miss the mysterious Lorelei and the Laser Eyes......»»
How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveil.....»»
Juice aces Callisto flyby test
Seven years from now, in April 2031, ESA's Juice mission will fly past Jupiter's moon Callisto, offering scientists a tantalizing glimpse at the mysterious, cratered alien world......»»
iPhone users in 92 countries received a spyware attack alert
A bunch of folks all over the world got a mysterious notification about a "mercenary spyware attack" targeting iPhones. Almost half of the countries in the world got a strange notification from Apple on Wednesday.At noon Pacific time on Wednesd.....»»
iOS 18 rumored to have a mysterious Safari Browsing Assistant feature
Two more potential features inbound to iOS 18 have surfaced in rumors, with Safari Browsing Assistant and Encrypted Visual Search possibly on the way.An iPhone running iOS 17Apple is a few months away from introducing the new features it will be incl.....»»
Mysterious bones may have belonged to gigantic ichthyosaurs
Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and Central Europe since the 19th century. The animal group to which they belonged is still the subject of much debate to this day. A study carrie.....»»
NASA knows what knocked Voyager 1 offline, but it will take a while to fix
"Engineers are optimistic they can find a way for the FDS to operate normally." Enlarge / A Voyager space probe in a clean room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1977. (credit: Space Frontiers/Archive Photos/Getty Images).....»»
Jony Ive is now looking for funding to jump on the AI development train
Former Apple head designer Jony Ive is looking for big money from known artificial intelligence venture capitalists to build his mysterious assistant product.A report on Friday again links Jony Ive with Open AI funding source Thrive Capital, and newl.....»»
Colin Farrell stars in new mystery drama Sugar, streaming now on Apple TV+
Colin Farrell stars in a new drama series ‘Sugar‘, streaming now on Apple TV+. Farrell plays the titular John Sugar, who is a private detective tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the daughter of a famous Holl.....»»
Tracking the virus behind India"s lumpy skin cattle crisis
In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1,00,000 cows have lost their lives to a devastating outbreak of what scientists have identified as lumpy skin disease. The outbreak has severely affected India's.....»»
Romania center explores world"s most powerful laser
"Ready? Signal sent!" In the control room of a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world's most powerful laser, which promises revolutionary advances in everything from the health sector to space......»»
Researchers reveal impact of brassinosteroid and sugar signal on wheat grain size regulation
Grain size plays a central role in determining wheat yield, and precise regulation of grain development has emerged as a key strategy for increasing yields in several staple crops such as rice and maize. However, the genetic basis and potential molec.....»»
In a first, team identifies mysterious exporter for brassinosteroid plant hormone
When you are reading this article, there are multiple hormones working diligently inside your body to stabilize your health status. Just as in human beings, it is impossible for plants to grow and reproduce without being regulated by phytohormones. O.....»»
Unknown Caller vs. No Caller ID: What’s the difference?
Getting mysterious calls on your phone from unknown places? Here's how to tell the difference between an unknown caller and one with blocked caller ID......»»
Fairy circles: Plant water stress causes Namibia"s gaps in grass
Namibia's legendary fairy circles are mysterious, circular, bald patches in the dry grasslands on the edge of the Namib Desert. Their formation has been researched for decades and has recently been the subject of much debate. With extensive fieldwork.....»»
As Voyager 1"s mission draws to a close, one planetary scientist reflects on its legacy
For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more than 15 billion miles from Earth......»»
Finally, engineers have a clue that could help them save Voyager 1
A new signal from humanity's most distant spacecraft could be the key to restoring it. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the Voyager 1 spacecraft. (credit: Caltech/NASA-JPL) It's been four months since NASA's Voyager 1.....»»
3 great reasons to watch the recent Netflix hit sci-fi series The Signal
The sci-fi miniseries The Signal is a hit on Netflix, and we're sharing three great reasons why you should watch it!.....»»
A trip to the coast, a dip in the pool, and a snow-chilled drink: How ancient Romans kept cool in summer
The dog days of summer are upon us. Or so the ancient Romans named the dies caniculares that followed the rise of the "dog star" Sirius which the ancients believed to signal the oncoming sweltering heat and drought of summer......»»