Illustration of cosmic rays striking Earth's magnetic fieldESAHydrogel is commonly found in everyday items like contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In the future, it could also serve as a protective barrier against harmful cosmic radiation for astronauts on long-duration space missions.Radiation exposure is a significant risk in space travel. Beyond Earth's atmosphere,...
Topaz Labs claims its diffusion model for enhancing footage delivers "the highest visual quality difference ever achievable in video"Topaz LabsTopaz Labs, known for its advanced photo and video enhancement software, has unveiled a new AI model that automatically restores old footage, whether from personal home videos or aging archival content stored on traditional media.In...
In 1927, physicists gathered to discuss the recent formulation of quantum mechanics, at the Solvay Conference on Physics in Brussels. Many important figures were in attendance, including Werner Heisenberg (back row, third from right) and Erwin Schrödinger (back row, sixth from right.) Albert Einstein is front row center.Pictorial Press Ltd./Alamy Stock PhotoA century ago,...
Credit: DepositphotosThe issue of space debris has been growing for years, exacerbated by the continuous launch of rockets and payloads. In recent years, organizations, particularly the European Space Agency (ESA), have begun to take the issue more seriously. Now, they are asking: How can we achieve zero space debris?The Scale and Danger of Space...
The new fuel could pave the way for future nuclear rocket enginesGeneral AtomicsGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested nuclear fuel designed for future spacecraft propulsion and power. The tests confirm the fuel's ability to endure the extreme conditions of a nuclear rocket reactor.Until now, spacecraft have primarily relied on chemical rockets for...
Previous AMOC studies relied on sea surface temperature data. A CTD rosette device measures the ocean’s conductivity, temperature, and depth by collecting water samples at varying depths, makingmodels more accurate than ever. Credit: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionEarth’s oceans, covering 71% of the planet's surface, profoundly shape global climate and weather. At the heart of...
Hubble reveals the vibrant star-forming complexities of the Large Magellanic Cloud’s Tarantula Nebula, a spectacular display of cosmic dust and colorful stellar phenomena. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, C. MurrayDive into a celestial masterpiece with the Hubble Space Telescope’s latest snapshot of the Large Magellanic Cloud, showcasing the Tarantula Nebula’s vibrant star-forming regions.Amid serene blue gas...
Credit: PixabayA rare celestial spectacle is set to illuminate Earth’s night skies. On the evening of February 28, 2025, all seven other planets in the Solar System—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars—will align in a striking row. This breathtaking event, known as a great planetary alignment, promises a stunning visual treat.Six Planets...
Subaru is now the most reliable car brandSubaruConsumer Reports has released its 2024 brand reliability report, revealing that while the top five brands remain unchanged from last year, Subaru has claimed the top position, now recognized as the most reliable car brand.That's correct—Toyota and its sub-brand Lexus are no longer the leaders in reliability....
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image LabAstrophysicists have detected the highest-energy electrons ever recorded, raining down on Earth from a mysterious nearby source. These cosmic rays carry trillions of times the energy of visible light, suggesting they originate from a powerful source relatively close to our solar system.Earth is constantly bombarded by cosmic radiation,...
