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Most precise measurements of cosmic ray proton and helium spectra above TeV
Phys.org - 26 May 2021 15:43
The Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) collaboration reported the precise measurement of the energy spectrum of cosmic ray helium nuclei from 70 GeV to 80 TeV energies on May 18, 2021.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 60 new Starlink satellites, nails its 2nd drone ship landing at sea
SPACE.com - 26 May 2021 23:04
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new stack of Starlink internet satellites into orbit Wednesday afternoon (May 26), before sticking a landing at sea to top off the mission.
ER visits declined during pandemic. But that wasn't a bad thing, study suggests.
Live Science - 26 May 2021 13:00
The new findings suggest that people may have been overusing the ER before the pandemic.
8 beautiful photographs of seeds and fruits
New Scientist - 26 May 2021 20:00
The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits by photographer Levon Biss showcases a branch of botany dedicated to the study of seeds and fruit called carpology
Covid-19 news: A third of health burden may come from lasting effects
New Scientist - 26 May 2021 18:50
The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic
Handwritten Einstein letter containing famous E=mc2 equation sells for $1.2 million
Live Science - 26 May 2021 17:40
A letter written by Albert Einstein to a rival physicist, including a rare example of the famous E=mc2 equation in his own hand, has sold at auction for $1.2 million.
Amazon Indigenous Group's Lifestyle May Hold a Key to Slowing Down Aging
Neuroscience News - 26 May 2021 23:37
The Tsimane, an indigenous people from the Bolivian Amazon, have less brain atrophy than American aging adults, a new study reports. Additionally, the decrease in their brain volume associated with aging is 70% less than...
1918 flu mutated to become deadlier in later waves, century-old lungs reveal
Live Science - 26 May 2021 17:14
The influenza virus that caused the 1918 pandemic mutated into variants, much like the novel coronavirus has done in the current pandemic, century-old virus samples reveal.
DoorDash Glitch Gives Workers Thousands of Dollars, Then Takes It Away
Motherboard - 26 May 2021 16:07
"I was almost in tears. I thought I was going to have to work for two months for free."
ASUS ROG Phone 5 now available in the US with a hefty price tag
Slash Gear - 26 May 2021 05:24
Although every high-end smartphone can be used for gaming, gaming smartphones really push the envelope when it comes to performance. They also often employ gimmicks to aid gaming, from extra buttons to unconventional coo...
Arm v9 CPUs and new Mali GPUs try to steer computing away from Intel
Slash Gear - 26 May 2021 04:32
Apple’s launch of its M1 Silicon and the following M1 Macs and iPad Pros has definitely raised questions about Intel’s future in the personal computing space. Arm-based computers, not just phones, have suddenly becom...
Netflix gaming bundle could take on Apple Arcade next year
Slash Gear - 26 May 2021 03:27
New game streaming or game rental services have sometimes been referred to as the “Netflix for games”. Wouldn’t it be funny, however, if Netflix actually became the Netflix of games? That seems to be the idea that ...
Lego Art World Map set boasts more than 11,000 pieces - the most in a set ever
USA Today - 26 May 2021 03:05
The toymaker announced Tuesday the release of a Lego Art World Map, a new set that contains more than 11,000 pieces, the most in any set ever.
Warp drives: Physicists give chances of faster-than-light space travel a boost
SPACE.com - 26 May 2021 01:52
If humanity ever wants to travel easily between stars, people will need to go faster than light.
How to Remotely Control Your iPhone Camera With or Without an Apple Watch
Mac Rumors - 26 May 2021 01:45
Remotely controlling the shutter on your iPhone's camera lets you include yourself in the photo while avoiding the limitations of a selfie. For example, it allows you to take a picture of a wider scene with you included ...
Facebook and Instagram will let users hide 'likes' on posts
USA Today - 26 May 2021 15:38
The choice is yours: Facebook and Instagram are now giving users the option to hide "likes" on posts.
We could see PlayStation exclusives come to mobile in the future
Android Central - 26 May 2021 15:22
This will be a way to complement its acclaimed exclusives portfolio on consoles. What you need to know During a corporate strategy meeting, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the company plans to expand into mobile ...
XR advertising could be a consumer threat if left unchecked
Phys.org - 26 May 2021 15:16
Whether it's trying on lipstick or clothing online, using floor plan software to find out how furniture will fit in a new home or ordering a contactless Coke using a cell phone, businesses are continually finding new way...
Slender robotic finger senses buried items
Phys.org - 26 May 2021 15:15
Over the years, robots have gotten quite good at identifying objects--as long as they're out in the open.
Super Flower Blood Moon: Amazing photos of the total lunar eclipse of 2021
SPACE.com - 26 May 2021 15:09
A total lunar eclipse dazzled skywatchers on May 26, 2021. See incredible photos of the celestial spectacle.
The missing component of energy models: People
Phys.org - 26 May 2021 15:01
A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers led by Turner Cotterman, an engineering and public policy (EPP) Ph.D. student, has shown that sustainably decarbonizing our energy system by 2050 will require us to change...
No, Valve's rumored SteamPal won't be a Nintendo Switch killer
Digital Trends - 26 May 2021 15:00
Valve may be launching its own version of the Nintendo Switch, but it might come too late to catch on.