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Study investigates X-ray emission from the galaxy NGC 3894
Phys.org - 5 Jul 2021 14:48
Using NASA's Chandra spacecraft, astronomers have inspected X-ray emission from the center of a young radio galaxy known as NGC 3894. Results of this study, presented in a paper published June 24 on the arXiv pre-print s...
Lockly Duo Smart Lock Review: Steep price for convenience
Digital Trends - 5 Jul 2021 15:00
Few smart locks can replace both your door's latch and deadbolt. The Lockly Duo Smart Lock is one of them.
Chinese astronauts complete the first spacewalk outside the Tianhe space station
Slash Gear - 5 Jul 2021 12:04
China has been working hard to get its first full-time orbiting space station up and running. On Saturday, astronauts conducted the first spacewalk outside of the Tianhe space station to install the equipment required fo...
Male seahorses can get pregnant because they lack key immunity genes
New Scientist - 5 Jul 2021 13:00
Seahorses and their relatives are the only animals in which males get pregnant - they do so because these species lack genes we thought were vital for a functioning immune system
Has Samsung canceled a more affordable foldable phone?
Android Authority - 5 Jul 2021 11:06
It sounds like Samsung was working on a Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite at some point.
25 ethereal astronomy photos that literally light up the skies
Mashable - 5 Jul 2021 13:57
Not all of us have a billionaire brother who can let us hitch a ride into space, so we rely on talented photographers to give us a glimpse into the beyond. London's Royal Museums Greenwich has unveiled the finalists for ...
The Windows 11 app store is already more useful after just a week
The Verge - 5 Jul 2021 11:51
The new Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Microsoft's dysfunctional app store for Windows, the Microsoft Store, is finally improving under Windows 11. While there's a UI overhaul and some speed improvements, the key change ...
China App Tracking Transparency workaround loses support after Apple blocks updates
AppleInsider - 5 Jul 2021 13:05
A Chinese effort to work around App Tracking Transparency rules has effectively been killed after Apple retaliated by preventing app updates from affected apps from reaching the App Store. TikTok parent company ByteDance...
Study provides a unified description of non-radiative voltage losses in organic solar cells
Phys.org - 5 Jul 2021 12:30
In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly efficient and advanced solar technologies. One way of increasing the efficiency of solar cells is to reduce energy losses (i.e., voltage losses) cause...
New visual illusion tricks your brain into seeing things that don't exist - CNET
CNET - 5 Jul 2021 04:24
The "Scintillating Starburst" will make you see shimmering rays of light -- but they're not real.
The Zuck makes waves with offbeat July 4th Instagram video
Digital Trends - 5 Jul 2021 04:20
Watch Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg celebrating July 4th by riding his electric hydrofoil board while holding the American flag.
'The ocean is on fire again': Explosion lights up the Caspian Sea - CNET
CNET - 5 Jul 2021 04:03
A fireball erupted south of the Azerbaijani capital on Sunday. Authorities suggest it was caused by a mud volcano.
Anicorn The Space Watch is designed by Richard Danne, father of the NASA design program
The Gadget Flow - 5 Jul 2021 02:00
Show your passion for space with the Anicorn The Space Watch. This beautiful watch is the design of Richard Danne, father of the NASA design program. Its front features Danne’s iconic ‘The Worm’ logo used by NASA f...
Watch for Cybersecurity Games at the Tokyo Olympics
Dark Reading - 5 Jul 2021 16:00
The cybersecurity professionals guarding the Summer Olympics are facing at least as much competition as the athletes, and their failure could have steeper ramifications.
China's Crackdown on Didi Is a Reminder That Beijing Is in Charge
The New York Times - 5 Jul 2021 15:17
The government targeted more technology companies on Monday that had recently listed in the United States.
Getting Started with Security Testing: A Practical Guide for Startups
The Hacker News - 5 Jul 2021 14:44
A common misconception among startup founders is that cybercriminals won't waste time on them, because they're not big or well known enough yet. But just because you are small doesn't mean you're not in the firing line. ...
TrickBot Botnet Found Deploying A New Ransomware Called Diavol
The Hacker News - 5 Jul 2021 14:07
Threat actors behind the infamous TrickBot malware have been linked to a new ransomware strain named "Diavol," according to the latest research. Diavol and Conti ransomware payloads were deployed on different systems in ...
Microsoft warns of PrintNightmare vulnerability due to flaw in Windows Print Spooler
Phys.org - 5 Jul 2021 14:03
Microsoft and multiple other entities are warning users and entity operators of a vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler that can allow criminals to hack into Windows computers and remotely execute code. In its post on t...
Kaseya ransomware supply chain attack: What you need to know
ZDNet - 5 Jul 2021 13:45
A ransomware gang is demanding a huge payment after a major software supply chain attack. Here is everything we know so far.
ETH Zürich researchers have observed a crystal composed exclusively of electrons
Slash Gear - 5 Jul 2021 13:09
A team of researchers at ETH Zürich was able to observe a unique crystal. Scientists at ETH Zürich have announced that they have successfully observed a crystal made up completely of electrons. The crystals are known a...
Where did watermelons come from?
Live Science - 5 Jul 2021 13:00
New evidence shows that watermelons were first domesticated in Sudan, leading experts to think the region rivals Iraq as a cradle of agriculture.
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will soon conduct its ninth flight
Slash Gear - 5 Jul 2021 11:41
NASA JPL recently gave up some information about plans for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s ninth flight. The flight was expected to occur no earlier than yesterday, July 4, 2021. NASA JPL outlined some of the limits th...