X-ray binary GX 3+1 investigated with AstroSat
Using the AstroSat spacecraft, Indian astronomers have investigated a low-mass X-ray binary known as GX 3+1. The study provided more insights into the properties of GX 3+1 and detected a thermonuclear burst from this source. The findings are reported.....»»
Researchers explore the extremely metal-poor galaxy DDO 68
By performing hydrodynamical simulations, astronomers have investigated an extremely metal-poor galaxy known as DDO 68. Results of the study, presented in a paper published October 25 on the arXiv pre-print server, shed more light on the origin and n.....»»
CO2 reduction and economic growth: Can they go hand-in-hand?
Fearing a trade-off with economic growth, countries feel discouraged to cut their CO2 emissions. But do the two really not go together? Environmental scientist Ranran Wang and her colleagues investigated the relationship between economic growth and C.....»»
Battlefield 2042’s Emma ‘Sundance’ Rosier Is The Series’ First Non-Binary Character
Emma Sundance Rosier, one of the new Battlefield 2042 Specialists announced last week, has been confirmed as the series' first non-binary character. The post Battlefield 2042’s Emma ‘Sundance’ Rosier Is The Series’ First Non-B.....»»
Astronomers Spot First Possible Exoplanet Outside Our Galaxy
A possible Saturn-sized planet identified in the distant Whirlpool Galaxy could be the first exoplanet to be detected outside the Milky Way. From a report: The exoplanet candidate appears to be orbiting an X-ray binary -- made up of a normal star and.....»»
Research inspects planetary nebula NGC 6905 and its central star
Using the Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT), astronomers have investigated a planetary nebula known as NGC 6905 and its central star. Results of the study, presented in a paper published October 18 on the arXiv pre-print server, provide more insights in.....»»
Variability of blazar J1415+1320 investigated by researchers
Astronomers have used the Ooty Radio Telescope (ORT) to probe a blazar known as J1415+1320. Results of the study deliver essential information regarding the variability of this peculiar source. The research was detailed in a paper published October 1.....»»
Bill Gates was told to stop "inappropriate" emails with Microsoft employee in 2008, report says
Years before Microsoft's board investigated a romantic relationship that founder Bill Gates had with an employee, Gates was told by fellow executives to stop inappropriately emailing with a different employee, Microsoft confirmed on Monday......»»
SEC Says GameStop Stock Surge Due To Individual Investors, Doesn"t Recommend Policy Change
Oscar Gonzalez writes via CNET: In January, GameStop's stock price shot through the roof reaching a peak of $483. There were many questions about this sudden surge, especially from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which investigated the rise a.....»»
Binary stars boost cosmic carbon footprint
The cosmic origin of carbon, a fundamental building block of life, is still uncertain. Massive stars play an important role in the synthesis of all heavy elements, from carbon and oxygen to iron and so on. But even though most massive stars are born.....»»
Coast Guard investigates cargo ship that was in the area of massive Orange County oil spill
The U.S. Coast Guard investigated a vessel in Oakland on Wednesday as part of its probe into whether a ship's anchor punctured an oil pipeline off the coast of Orange County and spilled 144,000 gallons of crude......»»
NGC 1605 is an old binary open cluster, study finds
By analyzing the data from 2MASS and Gaia-EDR3 surveys, as well as images from NASA's WISE spacecraft, a Brazilian astronomer has inspected a galactic open cluster (OC) known as NGC 1605. The study, presented in a paper published September 29 on arXi.....»»
A team has investigated what motivated social media use during Jan. 6 event
The Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building gave two South Dakota State University School of Communication and Journalism faculty members an opportunity to examine what motivates compulsive social media use during a breaking news event. Howe.....»»
Astronomers detect a chromospherically active eclipsing binary system
Astronomers from the Ohio State University (OSU) and elsewhere report the discovery of a new peculiar binary as part of the All-Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae (ASAS-SN). The newfound system, which received designation ASASSN-V J192114.84+624950......»»
Apple hit with class-action lawsuit over cracking M1 MacBook screens
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Northern District of California by law firm Bursor and Fisher. It follows last week's investigation into the cracking reports by Washington, DC-based Migliaccio & Rathod LLP, which also investigated the Surface.....»»
Palomar 6 globular cluster investigated in detail
An international team of astronomers has conducted a detailed study of a globular cluster known as Palomar 6 (or Pal 6 for short). Results of the research could help us better understand the nature of this cluster. The study was detailed in a paper p.....»»
New method to produce composites with "shape memory"
Skoltech researchers have investigated a promising type of composite material in terms of their shape memory behavior—how they resume their original shape following deformation if exposed to the right temperature or other conditions. The materials.....»»
Research explores the parameters of X-ray binary system Scorpius X-1
Using data from NASA's Kepler telescope, Russian astronomers have investigated an X-ray binary known as Scorpius X-1 (or Sco X-1 for short). Results of the study, published September 2 on the arXiv pre-print repository, provide further insights into.....»»
Apple faces potential class-action lawsuit over cracking M1 MacBook screens
Washington, DC-based Migliaccio & Rathod LLP, which investigated the Surface Pro 4's screen flickering issues three years ago, is now repeating its actions from that case by asking M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air owners to fill in a questionnaire. The.....»»
Apple Censors Engraving Service, Report Claims
Apple censors references to Chinese politicians, dissidents and other topics in its engraving service, a report alleges. The BBC reports: Citizen Lab said it had investigated filters set up for customers who wanted something engraved on a new iPhone,.....»»
Effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have investigated the extent to which direct capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the ambient air can help to effectively remove greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. The result: With car.....»»