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SpaceX launch creates a 'nebula' | Space picture of the day for April 21, 2025
SPACE.com - 21 Apr 2025 22:43
The plume from a rocket engine burn high in Earth's atmosphere caused a glowing spectacle similar in appearance to a nebula.
Did we actually find signs of alien life on K2-18b? 'We should expect some false alarms and this may be one'
SPACE.com - 21 Apr 2025 22:16
Last week, scientists announced they found the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life beyond our solar system. However, the scientific community remains skeptical.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut at 70, arrives in Houston after 7-month space mission (photo)
SPACE.com - 21 Apr 2025 22:40
NASA's oldest active astronaut, the 70-year-old Don Pettit, has returned home to Houston after a seven-month stint aboard the International Space Station.
Amazon's Kuiper 1 internet satellites get new April 28 launch date on Atlas V rocket after delay
SPACE.com - 21 Apr 2025 22:34
The first 27 satellites of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation are now scheduled to lift off atop an Atlas V rocket on April 28 from Florida.
Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet--an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 15:13
A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas--called dimethyl sulfide--is ...
Lucid Dreaming Reveals a New Layer of Conscious Brain Activity
Neuroscience News - 21 Apr 2025 21:29
Lucid dreaming, where people become aware they are dreaming, has long fascinated both scientists and dreamers. A new study with the largest dataset of its kind has identified distinct brain activity patterns that separat...
Tandem Repeats May Explain Autism Risk
Neuroscience News - 21 Apr 2025 22:27
New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a rare neuromuscular disease. The study identifies tandem repeat expansions (TREs) in the DMPK g...
Astronomers determine the fate of a compact dwarf galaxy
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 14:50
By analyzing the available observational data, astronomers from the Tribhuvan University in Nepal and elsewhere have investigated the properties of a compact dwarf galaxy designated SDSS J134313.15+364457.5 (or J1343+364...
Pride and Awe in Parenting Boost Mental Health and Life Meaning
Neuroscience News - 21 Apr 2025 22:08
A new study reveals that feelings of pride and awe toward one's children significantly enhance parental well-being, life satisfaction, and the parent-child bond. Conducted with nearly 900 parents, the research found that...
Each of the Brain's Neurons Is Like Multiple Computers Running in Parallel
Singularity Hub - 21 Apr 2025 23:50
The cables connecting neurons act like independent 'mini-computers' to store different types of information. The post Each of the Brain’s Neurons Is Like Multiple Computers Running in Parallel appeared first on Singula...
Astronaut Don Pettit Celebrates his 70th Birthday By Returning to Earth's Crushing Gravity
Universe Today - 21 Apr 2025 23:40
After spending 220 days on board the International Space Station, astronaut Don Pettit is back on Earth. He returned to Earth on Sunday, April 20th, which coincides with his 70th birthday.
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Wired - 21 Apr 2025 12:30
Custom and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers' devices when they cross into the United States. Here's what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
NASA astronaut lands back on Earth on his 70th birthday
Digital Trends - 21 Apr 2025 03:10
Following a seven-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts landed safely in Kazakhstan aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on Sunday local time. The touchdown wa...
Researchers develop compact superradiant Smith-Purcell device with ultra-narrow linewidth
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 21:46
Superradiant Smith-Purcell radiation (S-SPR) is a kind of free electron radiation with a train of free electron bunches passing over a periodic grating. In theory, the ultra-narrow spectral linewidth of S-SPR could be re...
NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 21:45
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock.
It's a quantum zoo out there, and scientists just found a dozen new 'species'
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 19:26
There are a seemingly endless number of quantum states that describe quantum matter and the strange phenomena that emerge when large numbers of electrons interact. For decades, many of these states have been theoretical:...
Wedding Photography Scams Are on the Rise
PetaPixel - 21 Apr 2025 17:20EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple
AppleInsider - 21 Apr 2025 15:46
The European Union denies that it has been holding off on fining firms including Apple and Meta because of concerns of reprisals from Trump. An EU flag with the App Store logo Reports began in January 2025 that the Europ...
Apple sued for $5M for not recovering data after iPhone theft
AppleInsider - 21 Apr 2025 15:28
A Minnesota man is suing Apple for failing to do enough after having his iPhone stolen, demanding access to 2 terabytes of data and at least $5 million in damages. Advanced Data Protection is very secure, just don't lose...
Schrödinger's cat-inspired quantum computing now 160 times more reliable thanks to new discovery
Live Science - 21 Apr 2025 14:00
A new technique improves the reliability of cat qubits by squeezing their probabilistic states. This could improve their reliability and lifetime, and pave the way for accurate quantum computing.
End Google's illegal monopoly: Judge's antitrust ruling is a positive step
Phys.org - 21 Apr 2025 13:30
Of course, Google has an unlawful monopoly on online ads, as a federal judge found Thursday, just like a different federal judge found last year that Google has an unlawful monopoly on online searching; everyone knows th...
This Massive Screen for Live Sports Puts You in the Best Seat in the Stadium
Wired - 21 Apr 2025 12:00
Cosm's cushy venues provide a fully immersive experience that helps sports fans feel like they're really at the game--with all the thrills, the shouting, and even the hot dogs.