Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success"......»»
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: Study
Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is affecting Earth's rotation—and in turn, how we keep track of time......»»
NASA"s Europa clipper survives and thrives in "outer space on Earth"
In less than six months, NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper on a 1.6-billion-mile (2.6-billion-kilometer) voyage to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa. From the wild vibrations of the rocket ride to the intense heat and cold of space to the punishing radi.....»»
NASA selects first lunar instruments for Artemis astronaut deployment
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar envir.....»»
Watch a real-time map of Starlink satellites orbiting Earth
In an effort to enhance the educational outreach of their Starlink constellation, SpaceX has an interactive global map of their Starlink internet satellites, which provides live coverage of every satellite in orbit around the Earth......»»
Marvel Rivals turns Overwatch into the Earth’s mightiest superhero shooter
Marvel Rivals is a new multiplayer hero shooter that fuses Overwatch with Marvel Comics......»»
Piston Automotive wins $8.5M state grant for plant to supply GM in suburban Detroit
The project marks a return to former stomping grounds for company owner Vinnie Johnson, a two-time NBA champ nicknamed “the Microwave” during his Detroit Pistons heyday......»»
Chinese iPhone sales may be decelerating at faster pace than expected
New figures from China's authorities says that iPhone sales were down one third in February 2024, much more than it dropped in the same period in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15Recent reports that sales of the iPhone is now stabilizing in China were based on.....»»
Leader of counterfeit Apple crime ring sentenced to more than four years
The head of an international gang behind return fraud of 10,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads, has been sentenced to prison for 51 months.Apple UTC in San Deigo, whose local police force worked on the international caseSome 14 people were involved in.....»»
How to safely watch April’s total solar eclipse, in person or online
Next month will see a rare and exciting astronomical event: a total solar eclipse that will be viewable across much of North America. Here's how to watch it......»»
New NASA software simulates science missions for observing terrestrial freshwater
From radar instruments smaller than a shoebox to radiometers the size of a milk carton, there are more tools available to scientists today for observing complex Earth systems than ever before. But this abundance of available sensors creates its own u.....»»
Tim Cook attends Chinese climate change meeting, says AI is key to solving it
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended the annual China Development Forum during his visit to the country, taking part in a climate change meeting during it. Cook has said that meeting environmental goals requires “more innovation,” and that AI is an ess.....»»
Testing begins on sensitive neutrino detector for nonproliferation and fundamental physics
Neutrinos and antineutrinos are nearly massless particles produced in many nuclear reactions, including the fission of uranium in nuclear power plants on Earth and the fusion reactions at the core of the sun......»»
SMOS and Swarm team up to spot huge solar storm
The sun erupted over the weekend, flinging electromagnetic radiation towards Earth, even illuminating skies with spectacular aurora borealis. For the first time, ESA's unlikely space weather duo of SMOS and Swarm tracked the severe solar storm—whic.....»»
Apple and China"s Baidu have not agreed to an AI deal
Despite previous reports of Apple having made a deal to use Baidu for its AI features in the region, Chinese media sources are now saying that no such deal has been made.Baidu logoThe original reports came via local media in China, with two separate.....»»
Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection
Amidst the unique landscape of geothermal development in the Tohoku region, subtle seismic activities beneath the Earth's surface present a fascinating challenge for researchers. While earthquake warnings may intermittently alert us to seismic events.....»»
New nearby mini-Neptune exoplanet discovered
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new mini-Neptune exoplanet orbiting a nearby star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-4438 b is about 2.5 times larger than the Earth. The finding was detailed in a paper published.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected
While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the ma.....»»
How to reset Philips Hue bulbs and light strips
Philips Hue bulbs are easy to reset. Learn how to return your smart lights to their factory settings with or without the bridge accessory......»»
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov
Hacks allegedly targeted US officials and politicians, their spouses, and dozens of companies. Enlarge (credit: peterschreiber.media | Getty Images) The US Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging sev.....»»