Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
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The 10 biggest shows right now on all your favorite streamers, from Netflix to Max, Hulu & more
Chicagoans, are you guys loving Apple TV+ right now or what? Two of the biggest TV shows across the entire streaming universe at the moment … The post The 10 biggest shows right now on all your favorite streamers, from Netflix to Max, Hulu & mo.....»»
If Betelgeuse Explodes, Just How Bright Will It Get?
This supergiant star is in our celestial neighborhood, and it’s threatening to go supernova. What would that look like from down here?.....»»
Saturday Citations: Armadillos are everywhere; Neanderthals still surprising anthropologists; kids are egalitarian
The coolest news this week concerns anthropological research combining state-of-the-art imaging technology, medical diagnostics, genetics and sociology. We covered the implications of a black hole in an expanding universe and the eternal question res.....»»
The Milky Way"s eROSITA bubbles are large and distant
In 2020, astronomers discovered a large hourglass-shaped structure in or near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Dubbed "eROSITA bubbles," there have been a few different hypotheses proposed to explain their precise nature. Now, a research team of s.....»»
Scientists are spiking rhino horns with radioactive poison to thwart poachers
Scientists in South Africa are going to startling lengths to dissuade poachers from hunting rhinos by implanting radioactive isotopes in their horns. The scientists accomplish … The post Scientists are spiking rhino horns with radioactive poiso.....»»
Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is a risk factor for hearing loss. That’s why it’s great to see smart devices like the iPhone and AirPods notify … The post Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss appeared firs.....»»
A dangerous new jailbreak for AI chatbots was just discovered
Microsoft released details about a troubling new generative AI jailbreak technique that can bypass a chatbot's safety guardrails......»»
Investigating newly discovered hydrothermal vents at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard
Hydrothermal vents can be found around the world at the junctions of drifting tectonic plates. But there are many hydrothermal fields still to be discovered. During a 2022 expedition of the MARIA S. MERIAN, the first field of hydrothermal vents on th.....»»
An important but often overlooked step in the green transition: Research center maps crucial climate genes in crops
Almost every morning Guillaume Ramstein walks through the university park in Aarhus on his way to work. At this time of the year the old oak trees teem with bright green colors and the grass is covered in dandelions and daisies......»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
Every Rock Tells a Story. This Is the Tale of a Meteor-wrong
We discovered a strange rock in the Sahara we thought was a meterorite. Figuring out what it was grounded me back to Earth.....»»
JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Offer Astronomers the Universe’s Weirdest Puzzle
The James Webb Space Telescope’s search for the earliest stars and black holes has yielded a very weird, very red, puzzle.....»»
How Delicate Comb Jellies Withstand Ocean Depths But Melt Away on Land
Scientists finally know how a gelatinous deep-sea creature keeps its cells from paralysis under pressure.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It.....»»
Scientists use computational modeling to guide a difficult chemical synthesis
Researchers from MIT and the University of Michigan have discovered a new way to drive chemical reactions that could generate a wide variety of compounds with desirable pharmaceutical properties......»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River
A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River......»»
Apple wants to help you open real-world locks just by looking at them
Apple is researching how to bring the simplicity and security of biometrically protected passwords to real-world objects like bike locks, door codes, safes, and more with the help of iPhone or Apple Vision Pro.Apple's tech could allow for at-a-glance.....»»
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged.....»»