What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
On the heels of the Feb. 4, 2023, shooting down of a Chinese balloon suspected of spying on the U.S., American fighter jets have shot down three additional objects in or near U.S. airspace......»»
Chandra sees black hole jet stumble into something in the dark
Even matter ejected by black holes can run into objects in the dark. Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have found an unusual mark from a giant black hole's powerful jet striking an unidentified object in its path......»»
Centromeres could be "hotspots" for evolutionary innovation
New research reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales. Biologists at the University of Rochester are calling a discovery they made in a mysterious region of the chromosome.....»»
The Arctic is on fire: Report details how tundra has become a carbon emitter
Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires have become a yearly concern for many Arctic communities, and a chapter of a new U.S. report involving one Canadian university—Université de Montréal—suggests that they are also having a significant im.....»»
Sentinel-1C captures first radar images of Earth
Less than a week after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite has delivered its first radar images of Earth—offering a glimpse into its capabilities for environmental monitoring. These initial images feature regions of interest, including.....»»
How to increase Spirit in Path of Exile 2
One of the most important character stats in Path of Exile 2 is Spirit, but learning how to increase and improve it isn't so easy when you start off with zero......»»
Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might price increase
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate......»»
Next Apple TV+ movie is a Valentine’s Day horror thriller, here’s the trailer
Apple TV+ has revealed its next movie release, and it’s a little bizarre and still very mysterious. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, The Gorge looks like part thriller, part horror, with some romance thrown in and a Valentine’s Day rele.....»»
The Gorge trailer: Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller guard a dangerous secret in new Apple thriller
Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller are forced to protect the world from a mysterious threat in the first trailer for Apple TV+'s The Gorge......»»
Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska"s largest city raise concerns
An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city this year has geologists paying attention......»»
Experiments provide evidence that interaction of light with a hydrocarbon molecule produces strained molecular rings
When molecules interact with ultraviolet (UV) light, they can change shape quickly, producing strain—stress in a molecule's chemical structure due to an increase in the molecule's internal energy. These processes typically take just tens of picosec.....»»
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 bird flu virus infection and potential transmission in humans
Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus?.....»»
Here"s how interstellar objects and rogue planets can be trapped in the solar system
When 'Oumuamua traversed our solar system in 2017 it was the first confirmed Interstellar Object (ISO) to do so. Then in 2019, Comet 2l/Borisov did the same thing. These are the only two confirmed ISOs to visit our solar system. Many more ISOs must h.....»»
How to collect Floof Yarn in Infinity Nikki
If you're having a difficult time finding Floof Yarn to craft a new outfit in Infinity Nikki, you're not alone. Here's where to collect this crafting material......»»
Could we use an asteroid to shield astronauts on their way to Mars?
Radiation is a primary concern for long-duration human spaceflight, such as the planned trips to Mars, which are the stated goal of organizations such as NASA and SpaceX. Shielding is the standard way to protect astronauts from radiation during those.....»»
Apple Card Savings Account gets another interest rate cut
Apple and Goldman Sachs have announced another rate cut for Apple Card Savings Account. Starting today, Apple Card Savings Account offers a 3.90% annual percentage yield, down from 4.10%. more….....»»
AI fact checks can increase belief in false headlines, study finds
Although many tech companies and start-ups have touted the potential of automated fact-checking services powered by artificial intelligence to stem the rising tide of online misinformation, a new study led by researchers at Indiana University has fou.....»»
A path towards applying topology in quantum computing
Can insights from topology—the study of the properties of 3D objects that persist when an object is stretched or compressed—be applied in the field of quantum information processing? Juan Lin, Shou-Bang Yang, Fan Wu, and Zhen-Biao Yang, researche.....»»
Your Verizon bill is getting a bit more expensive
Your Verizon bill is going up. This size of the increase depends on how many lines you have......»»
Team shows increase in food mass through photorespiratory bypass in elevated temperatures
A team from the University of Illinois has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming, showing 30% increases in tuber mass under heat wave conditions. This adaptation may provide greater food security for families dependent on potatoes,.....»»
Fantasian Neo Dimension review: modern RPG classic gets the port it deserves
If you never played Fantasian on Apple Arcade, you need to give its console release, Neo Dimension, a shot......»»