Using wobbling stellar material, astronomers measure the spin of a supermassive black hole for the first time
Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and elsewhere have a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting......»»
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Striking new Webb image showing alignment of bipolar jets confirms star formation theories
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to image directly has been captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the n.....»»
Supermassive black hole appears to grow like a baby star
Supermassive black holes pose unanswered questions for astronomers around the world, not the least of which is "How do they grow so big?" Now, an international team of astronomers, including researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Swede.....»»
Galaxy NGC 4696 hosts a complex globular cluster system, observations find
Using the Magellan Telescopes in Chile, astronomers have performed photometric observations of a giant elliptical galaxy known as NGC 4696. The observations reveal that the galaxy has a complex globular cluster system. The finding was detailed in a p.....»»
iOS 18 changes just about everything about lock screen controls
Ditch the flashlight and camera icons on the lock screen in favor of something more practical, thanks to Apple's changes in iOS 18.Customizable lock screen icons in iOS 18For quite some time, iPhone users have been able to trigger the flashlight and.....»»
Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong
The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?.....»»
"Nature"s mirror": Climate change batters Albania"s butterflies
Bright yellow, black, red and blue, Alexanor butterflies once fluttered abundantly on southwestern Albania's flowery slopes. Now, like many related species, scientists say they are disappearing due to human impacts, including climate change......»»
SpaceX rival Rocket Lab preps landmark rocket launch
Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its workhorse Electron rocket for the 50th time since its maiden mission in May 2017......»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
Best Buy cut the price of this Lenovo IdeaPad to just $140
Get it while you still can! For a limited time, Best Buy has marked down the compact Lenovo IdeaPad to just $140......»»
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a $100 price cut for a limited time
Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Series 9 by $100 and we're here to tell you why this is an unmissable offer......»»
Spring is almost over, and Apple is yet to launch Final Cut Camera app for iPhone
When Apple announced the new and M4 iPad Pro last month, the company also teased updates coming to Final Cut Pro and a new iPhone app called Final Cut Camera, which enables pro camera controls for shooting videos. At the time, Apple said that Final.....»»
This JBL Clip waterproof speaker has a nice discount in time for summer
Now that the pool weather is here, it’s time to invest in a waterproof Bluetooth speaker! Take advantage of this great deal and save $35 on the JBL Clip 4......»»
This powerful business laptop from Dell is $650 off today
Need a great laptop for your busy work life? For a limited time, you’ll be able to take $650 off the price of the Dell Latitude 7340......»»
I compared ChatGPT against Google Gemini to see which is the better free AI chatbot
Two of the leading available today come from Google, with its system, and OpenAI, the company that kicked off the AI revolution with . But you might be wondering which is the better free chatbot. I’ve spent a significant time with both to see h.....»»
Researchers develop platform to probe, control qubits in silicon for quantum networks
The quantum internet would be a lot easier to build if we could use existing telecommunications technologies and infrastructure. Over the past few years, researchers have discovered defects in silicon—a ubiquitous semiconductor material—that coul.....»»
New training programs will prepare astronauts to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth
In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the moon. At the same time, th.....»»
EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil: Here"s what that could mean for households across the US
As spring phases into summer across the U.S., kids are spending more time outdoors. Playing outside is healthy in all kinds of ways, but it also poses some risks. One that many families may not be aware of is exposure to lead in soil, which is still.....»»
Chipolo’s newest trackers are like AirTags for Android, and they’re great
Two of the first third-party trackers that work with Google's Find My Device have arrived. The Chipolo One Point and Chipolo Card Point are worth your time......»»
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to upgrade?
With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences......»»
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro all-time low, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro up to $180 off, M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $189 off, more
We have hit the mid-week, and it’s finally time for a solid Amazon all-time low price with today’s Apple Pencil Pro deal – it is now at the best we have tracked in new condition. From there, we move over to the M4 iPad Pro you can use it on wit.....»»