Tidal heating could make exomoons much more habitable (and detectable)
Within the solar system, most of our astrobiological research is aimed at Mars, which is considered to be the next-most habitable body beyond Earth. However, future efforts are aimed at exploring icy satellites in the outer solar system that could al.....»»
Weekend"s best Apple deals offer record-low prices on MacBooks, monitors & more
Apple deals are heating up this weekend, as the launch of the M3 MacBook Air drives prices down to record-low levels on M2 models. Plus, grab an external display at up to $750 off.Today's best deals include Apple products, complementary displays, and.....»»
Tidal just slashed the price of its HiFi plan to be A LOT cheaper
Tidal has announced that they will be dropping the price of its HiFi plan where it will now be on par with other services like Spotify. The post Tidal just slashed the price of its HiFi plan to be A LOT cheaper appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa may be light on oxygen, lowering habitability hopes
New research pours cold water on the likelihood of Europa being habitable, as it seems that the moon produces less oxygen than previously thought......»»
Tidal has rolled all of its premium features into its $11 per month plan
Tidal is consolidating all of its premium features like hi-res an Dolby Atmos under a single, $11 per month plan......»»
Emergency atmospheric geoengineering wouldn"t save the oceans
Climate change is heating the oceans, altering currents and circulation patterns responsible for regulating climate on a global scale. If temperatures dropped, some of that damage could theoretically be undone......»»
Step aside, internal tides: Supercomputer modeling improves satellite altimetry precision
Waves don't take place just on the ocean's surface. Underneath the crests and troughs that we can see from above are internal tides, which form when tidal flows collide with seamounts, continental slopes, and ridges on the seafloor......»»
Amazon launches weekend Apple sale, dropping prices to as low as $24
Amazon's weekend deals are heating up, with Apple products ranging from the Apple Pencil 2 to M3 MacBook Pros up to 40% off.Dozens of Apple products are on sale at Amazon.As February winds to a close, month-end sales on Apple products are ramping up,.....»»
Black carbon sensor could fill massive monitoring gaps
Black carbon is the most dangerous air pollutant you've never heard of. Its two main sources, diesel exhaust and wood smoke from wildfires and household heating, produce ultrafine air particles that are up to 25 times more of a health hazard per unit.....»»
Study finds home heating fuel is direct source of sulfate in Fairbanks"s winter air
Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks's wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022......»»
Possible atmospheric destruction of a potentially habitable exoplanet
Astrophysicists studying a popular exoplanet in its star's habitable zone have found that electric currents in the planet's upper atmosphere could create sufficient heating to expand the atmosphere enough that it leaves the planet, likely leaving the.....»»
Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems
The lawsuit claims that Google had prior knowledge of the hardware defect. The post Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems appeared first on Phandroid. As great as they are, it’s no secret that Google’s Pixel Andro.....»»
Skyrocketing ocean temperatures have scientists scratching their heads
Shattered temperature records have grim implications for hurricane season. Enlarge (credit: jay_zynism via Getty) For nearly a year now, a bizarre heating event has been unfolding across the world’s oceans. In March 20.....»»
Saturn"s largest moon most likely uninhabitable
A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish shows the subsurface ocean of Titan—the largest moon of Saturn—is most likely a non-habitable environment, meaning any hope of finding life in the icy world is dead in the water......»»
The 4 best smart thermostats in 2024
Want to automate heating and cooling in your home to set the perfect temperature? Here are our top picks for the best smart thermostats on the market today......»»
The fight against commercial spyware misuse is heating up
Though there are organizations out there investigating how commercial spyware is misused to target journalists, human rights defenders and dissidents, the growing market related to the development and sale of this type of software and the exploits us.....»»
Newly discovered carbon monoxide-runaway gap can help identify habitable exoplanets
The search for habitable exoplanets involves looking for planets with similar conditions to the Earth, such as liquid water, a suitable temperature range and atmospheric conditions. One crucial factor is the planet's position in the habitable zone, t.....»»
India"s tigers climb high as climate, human pressure rises
Tigers in India have been photographed in high-altitude mountains rarely seen before, with experts suggesting relentless human pressure and a heating climate are driving them from traditional hunting grounds......»»
A super-Earth (and possible Earth-sized) exoplanet found in the habitable zone
Astronomers have found a new Super-Earth orbiting an M-dwarf (red dwarf) star about 137 light-years away. The planet is named TOI-715b, and it's about 1.55 Earth's radius and is inside the star's habitable zone. There's also another planetary candida.....»»
Atmospheres in the TRAPPIST-1 system should be long gone
Trappist-1 is a fascinating exoplanetary system. Seven worlds orbiting a red dwarf star just 40 light-years away. All of the worlds are similar to Earth in mass and size, and three or four of them are potentially habitable. Imagine exploring a system.....»»
Astronomers discover a super-Earth located in the habitable zone
Astronomers have discovered a type of exoplanet called a "super-Earth" located in the habitable zone of its small star - and it's right in our cosmic backyard......»»