Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?
The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US......»»
New road lights, fewer dead insects—insect-friendly lighting successfully tested
In a transdisciplinary study, a research team led by IGB has developed insect-friendly street lighting and tested it in the Dark Sky Reserve Westhavelland as well as in three German municipalities. Tailored and shielded road lights make the light sou.....»»
Thousands of fish dead as lake dries in Mexican drought
Thousands of fish have died as a lagoon in northern Mexico partly dried up amid a crippling drought plaguing the country......»»
Bag to the Future: Sew a Trendy Messenger Bag With Light-Up LED Animations
Build an illuminated, animated, tessellated tote using LED pebble lights and 3D-printed fabric. The post Bag to the Future: Sew a Trendy Messenger Bag With Light-Up LED Animations appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Landing on Pluto may only be a hop, skip and jump away
There are plenty of crazy ideas for missions in the space exploration community. Some are just better funded than others. One of the early pathways to funding the crazy ideas is NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts. In 2017 and again in 2021, it fu.....»»
12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids
In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Life P2 Mini is 40% off in this CRAZY LIMITED TIME deal!
The Anker Soundcore Life P2 Mini is on sale on Amazon where it’s enjoying a 40% discount, bringing its price down to its lowest ever! The post Anker’s Soundcore Life P2 Mini is 40% off in this CRAZY LIMITED TIME deal! appeared first on Phandr.....»»
Neutrinos: The inscrutable “ghost particles” driving scientists crazy
The particles hold the keys to new physics. If only we could understand them. Enlarge / The Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector at the Kamioka Observatory in Japan. (credit: Kamioka Observatory, ICRR (Institute for Cosmic Ray Rese.....»»
The Motorola Razr+ (2023) is SO CHEAP right now it’s CRAZY!
The 2023 Motorola Razr+ is on sale on Amazon where it’s enjoying an INSANE 35% discount, bringing it to its lowest price ever! The post The Motorola Razr+ (2023) is SO CHEAP right now it’s CRAZY! appeared first on Phandroid. Foldable p.....»»
Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north
Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»
The sun is reaching the peak of its activity—here"s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms
Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see the northern and southern lights overhead with the naked eye. This unusual event was triggered by a very strong solar storm, which affected the movement of the Earth's magnetic f.....»»
Cascadia Subduction Zone, one of Earth"s top hazards, comes into sharper focus
Off the coasts of southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and northern California lies a 600 mile-long strip where the Pacific Ocean floor is slowly diving eastward under North America. This area, called the Cascadia Subduction Zone, hosts a me.....»»
Rare 7-foot fish washed ashore on Oregon"s coast garners worldwide attention
A massive rare fish thought to only live in temperate waters in the southern hemisphere has washed up on Oregon's northern coast, drawing crowds of curious onlookers intrigued by the unusual sight......»»
NASA, global astronomers await rare nova explosion
Around the world this summer, professional and amateur astronomers alike will be fixed on one small constellation deep in the night sky. But it's not the seven stars of Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown," that have sparked such fascination......»»
Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals
A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia......»»
Philips Hue lights have a rare discount, but there’s a catch
Light it up! Philips Hue products are 15% off if you buy two or more in this build-your-own sale......»»
No-Code LEDs and Animation: Getting to Know Bekonix for Lights & Props
Use Bekonix’s drag-and-drop timelines for cosplay lights, motors, and audio The post No-Code LEDs and Animation: Getting to Know Bekonix for Lights & Props appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Summer droughts in Northern Hemisphere increasingly likely as seasonal streamflows change, finds study
Declining snowfall is changing the seasonal patterns of streamflow throughout the Northern Hemisphere boosting chances of water shortages in the summer, scientists have found......»»
AirTag crucial to recovery of $5 million of stolen tools in Metro DC
After getting fed up with overnight thefts of tools, a Northern Virginia carpenter planted AirTags on his tools, leading police to series of storage facilities full of stolen goods.Stolen goods recovered from a tool theft ringTwice, an unnamed carpen.....»»
This CRAZY DEAL shaves over $100 off the Sonos Move 2!
Are you looking for a set of portable speakers? If you are, then don’t miss out on this deal for the Sonos Move 2! The post This CRAZY DEAL shaves over $100 off the Sonos Move 2! appeared first on Phandroid. Sonos makes pretty great wire.....»»
Samsung’s crazy Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is $1,200 off
Samsung has a huge discount on its spectacular Odyssey Ark gaming monitor bringing the 55-inch model down to $1,800. Here's why you need it......»»