Video: Solar Orbiter speeds toward its next rendezvous with the sun
The ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission arrives at its next close approach to the sun on 12 October 2022 at 19:12 UTC (21:12 CEST). This sequence of images shows the progress of the ESA/NASA spacecraft as it heads inwards on its voyage of discovery. The se.....»»
Asteroid Ceres is a former ocean world that slowly formed into a giant, murky icy orb
Since the first sighting of the first-discovered and largest asteroid in our solar system was made in 1801 by Giuseppe Piazzi, astronomers and planetary scientists have pondered the make-up of this asteroid/dwarf planet. Its heavily battered and dimp.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (October 2024)
If you love Netflix's 3 Body Problem, you'll want to check out the Chinese series Three-Body, one of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now......»»
This Jackery solar generator comes with two solar panels — $650 off
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is a great device for camping or for keeping you powered at home. It's on sale now at Amazon......»»
Here’s what the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro looks like
What does the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro look like? iFixit found out in its teardown video......»»
iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown: New battery, Camera Control compromise, much more repairable
The iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown video is now up (below), and the company has highlighted some differences over last year’s model. This follows its earlier teardown of the standard and Plus models. Top of the list, and exclusive to the iPhone 1.....»»
What is Amazon Prime Video? Features, pricing, channels, and more
Amazon Prime Video is one of the most popular streaming services on the planet. And no, it's not just about Thursday Night Football......»»
Turbulent solar wind originates in the sun"s corona, study shows
Solar wind is a never-ending stream of charged particles coming from the sun. Rather than a constant breeze, this wind is rather gusty. As solar wind particles travel through space, they interact with the sun's variable magnetic field, creating chaot.....»»
Bird study shows that grounded running styles conserve energy
A small team of biologists and animal movement specialists in the Netherlands and the U.K. has found that birds such as the emu have a grounded running style at medium speeds, allowing them to conserve energy compared to the ungrounded running style.....»»
Watch out, Jeff Bezos! A Robocop TV show is in the works at Amazon Prime Video
A Robocop television show is moving forward at Amazon MGM Studios. Find out who is involved in TV adaptation of Paul Verhoeven's 1987 sci-fi classic......»»
This Jackery portable generator and solar panel combo is $650 off
Don’t be left in the dark! Save $650 today when you order the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 on Amazon......»»
Ultra-high speed camera for molecules: Attosecond spectroscopy captures electron transfer dynamics
In nature, photosynthesis powers plants and bacteria; within solar panels, photovoltaics transform light into electric energy. These processes are driven by electronic motion and imply charge transfer at the molecular level. The redistribution of ele.....»»
Shrinking augmented reality displays into eyeglasses to expand their use
Augmented reality (AR) takes digital images and superimposes them onto real-world views. But AR is more than a new way to play video games; it could transform surgery and self-driving cars. To make the technology easier to integrate into common perso.....»»
3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in October 2024
The three Netflix shows you need to watch in October 2024 include a political drama, an animated series with a popular video game character, and a teen romance......»»
New insights into hot carrier solar cells: Study explores hot electron tunneling and collection to enhance efficiency
Hot carrier solar cells, a concept introduced several decades ago, have long been seen as a potential breakthrough in solar energy technology. These cells could surpass the Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit, which is a theoretical maximum efficien.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 5 changes and features – iPhone Mirroring drag and drop just works [Video]
iOS 18.1 beta 5 adds lots of new features to the iPhone, including drag-and-drop support for iPhone Mirroring, selfie camera access for iPhone 16 Camera Control, the ability to reset the Control Center layout, new individual Control Center toggles, a.....»»
Alibaba"s new AI video generator joins growing crowd of Sora competitors
Alibaba reveals a new text-to-video AI tool......»»
Potential indicators of life on other planets can be created in a lab
One way to understand the potential for life on far-off planets—those in other solar systems that orbit different stars—is to study a planet's atmosphere. Telescopic images often capture traces of gases that may indicate life and habitable planet.....»»
3 dramas on Prime Video you need to watch in September 2024
A true story, a failing romance, and the rise of a revolutionary icon are among our picks for the three dramas on Prime Video you need to watch in September......»»
Hybrid RV with a solar roof can power your home in an emergency
The hybrid powertrain has a range of 500 miles. Enlarge / This is Thor and Harbinger's test bed for a new Class A hybrid RV. (credit: Thor) Electrification is moving through different parts of the automotive industry at.....»»
Study raises questions about validity of standard model of solar flares
Solar flares are extremely intense events that occur in the sun's atmosphere, lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. According to the standard flare model, the energy that triggers these explosions is transported by accelerated electro.....»»