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Black holes can get big ... really big. But just how big? It's possible they could top out at over a trillion times more massive than the sun.

Rare-earth magnetism is dominated by localized 4f electrons, relative to inner transition metals (that are mostly comprised of lanthanides) and cannot be directly excited through an optical laser pulse. As a result, ultr...

Distinguishing biological organic molecules from others could help future space missions home in on unambiguous evidence of past or present life on other planets, in their moon's icy oceans, or even in the lava-tube cave...

Today's information and communication technology grew out of the invention and development of quantum mechanics during the last century. But, nifty as it is that billions of transistors can be packed into your smartphone...

Regular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds new research.

Novel technology allows researchers to understand how a fruit fly's brain processes color.

Samsung has revealed the pricing and availability information for its previously released ‘The Premiere’ ultra short throw 4K laser projector. The model will be available with two projected screen sizes, including a ...

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(Flinders University) New research led by Flinders University has found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients. Beta-blockers, commonly used to manage cardiovascular disease, we...

(Dartmouth College) New initiative will give cancer researchers the support and entrepreneurial guidance needed to bring innovations to the marketplace for the benefit of cancer patients.

A new clothing-like exoskeleton can reduce back muscle fatigue and providing needed physical relief to material handlers, medical professionals and frontline workers.

Antarctica could be completely ice-free one day if we allow climate change to continue unabated.

Photography equipment has come a long way in recent years; staggering megapixel counts, blisteringly fast AF systems, and low-light performance that was unheard of not long ago. But in my opinion, one of the most useful ...

Elon Musk wants everyone to get brain surgery. Specifically, he wants everyone to get a brain implant -- the brain-machine interface created by his company, Neuralink. He says it will be able to solve any number of medic...

The tests can provide results in 15 minutes.

If you love the idea of AirPods and other true wireless earbuds but you’re not interested in paying a premium to lose the cable, Skullcandy has a new model that’ll likely catch your eye. Called the Jib True, the new ...

For the first time, scientists have observed snakes disemboweling toads to dine on their organs.

Nikon has officially confirmed the existence of the long-rumored full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II in a countdown page on its website. Other than the correct names and the release time (October 14th at 12:00am ...

A top official in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2024.

The phrase "silence is golden" is even more important for radio astronomers.  The sheer amount of radio output created by humans can drown out any interesting signal from the heavens that they might wish to study.  Tho...

Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to the global pandemic--the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month, most streamers do a little shuffle, add...

"Come fly with the angels," the TikTok house known as @the7angels captioned a video on Friday, a montage of the seven influencers lounging on leather couches and tables on a private jet while lip-syncing to a song by vir...