This extreme exoplanet’s atmosphere is being sunburned by its host star
Some of the most extreme exoplanets we've found are a type called hot Jupiters, where high temperatures lead to some weird and wonderful effects......»»
What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?
With a climate-denialist re-elected as US president and another petrostate host (following Dubai in 2023)—hopes for ambitious outcomes at the 29th UN Climate Change "Conference of the Parties" (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan are not high......»»
5 years ago, The Mandalorian made Star Wars fun again
Five years ago, The Mandalorian showed a new path forward for Star Wars. How did it so quickly lose its way?.....»»
Down in the weeds: How host specificity testing works
Fortunately for us, weeds have enemies. Biocontrol harnesses the power of these natural adversaries, limiting the otherwise unchecked growth and spread of weeds. Biocontrol methods offer safe, cost-effective, landscape-scale weed control......»»
A trash compactor is going to the space station
Astronauts on the International Space Station generate their share of garbage, filling up cargo ships that then deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere. Now Sierra Space has won a contract to build a trash compactor for the space station. The device wi.....»»
Weather extremes influence illegal migration and return between the U.S. and Mexico, study finds
Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented migration and return between Mexico and the United States, suggesting that more migrants could risk their lives crossing the border as climate change fuels droughts, storms and other hardships, accordin.....»»
Star"s disappearance in Andromeda marks the birth of a black hole
Massive stars about eight times more massive than the sun explode as supernovae at the end of their lives. The explosions, which leave behind a black hole or a neutron star, are so energetic they can outshine their host galaxies for months. However,.....»»
Marvel drops Captain America: Brave New World trailer
Plus special look at Thunderbolts*, in which Florence Pugh returns as government assassin Yelena Belova. Captain America: Brave New World is star Anthony Mackie's.....»»
All 41 seasons of Jeopardy! are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan......»»
All 41 seasons of ‘Jeopardy!’ are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan......»»
Andor season 2 is coming sooner than a lot of Star Wars fans thought
It looks like the long-awaited premiere date for Andor season 2 has been quietly (and accidentally?) revealed......»»
James Gunn is quashing rumors that DC is planning a Joker TV series with Barry Keoghan
Barry Keoghan is not about to star in a new Joker TV series, despite the rumors that you may have seen swirling online......»»
Heat hardiness: Scientists identify key phase for tomato heat tolerance
By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase when tomatoes are most vulnerable to extreme heat, as well as the molecular mechanisms that make th.....»»
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya cast in Christopher Nolan’s next film
Christopher Nolan's next movie has cast Anne Hathaway and Zendaya to star alongside Matt Damon and Tom Holland......»»
"Storyline" simulations can gauge the role of global warming in extreme weather events
Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm "Boris" led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. An analysis conducted by the Alfred Wegener Institute shows that in a world without the current level of global warming.....»»
This trail-tested, road ready Aventon e-bike is $200 off — We gave it 4.5 stars
Along with a host of other Aventon e-bike deals, the Ramblas eMTB e-bike is on sale for $200 off and it's already priced competitively. You need to see it......»»
Star Wars trilogy from X-Men’s Simon Kinberg in the works at Lucasfilm
Simon Kinberg, a prominent figure in the X-Men universe, will write and produce a new Star Wars trilogy for Lucasfilm......»»
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»
3D printing method crafts stronger, more ductile alloy for extreme environments
A team of researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Tianmushan Laboratory, and the National University of Singapore has pioneered a new method for crafting an ultra-strong, ductile alloy using 3D printing technology......»»
Examining how stellar threats impact the habitable zone of exoplanets
When we think of exoplanets that may be able to support life, we home in on the habitable zone. A habitable zone is a region around a star where planets receive enough stellar energy to have liquid surface water. It's a somewhat crude but helpful fir.....»»
Microbial slime: The ultimate system to understand our planet
Billions of years ago, Earth was home to extreme environments, including intense UV radiation, frequent volcanic eruptions, and very high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yet, under these conditions, biofilms formed and within thes.....»»