Saturday June 28, 2025
Technology
Scientists Discover Farthest-Ever Mini-Halo Around Distant Galaxy Cluster, Shedding Light on the Ancient Universe

Scientists have discovered the farthest-ever 'mini-halo' A sea of charged particles around a distant galaxy cluster could reveal unexpected insights about the ancient universe.

SpaceX Secures $81.6 Million Contract to Launch Weather System Follow-On Microwave Space Vehicle 2

SpaceX has been awarded an $81.6 million contract to launch the Weather System Follow-on – Microwave Space Vehicle 2.

Tiny Whale Uses Crimson Liquid Shield to Trick Predators

The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing red gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack.

NASA Estimates 4.3% Chance of YR4 Asteroid Colliding with the Moon in 2032

YR4 has a 4.3 per cent chance of smashing into the Moon in 2032. The asteroid is around the size of a 10-storey building.

Experts Discover Human-Like Second Layer of Roots in Trees, Unlocking Nature's Hidden Secrets

Experts are Mindblown After Finding Trees Have a Second Layer of Roots. Similar to humans, plants have secrets that scientists value to unravel.

Nearly 40 Years Later, Microsoft Reveals New Look for the Iconic "Blue Screen of Death"

After more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, Windows 8.1 is finally getting a new look.

Scientists Develop Gallium-Based Ink Using Standard Printing Techniques

Scientists harnessed the unique properties of gallium to create the ink. The ink can be produced using conventional printing methods.

Scientists Find Microplastics in Deep Ocean and Human Bloodstream After Years of Search

Microplastics found in the deepest parts of the oceans and human blood vessels. Tons and tons of them are made each.

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Ingenuously Captures Space from Outside the Frame during Off-Duty Time

NASA astronaut Don Pettit is an energetic tinkerer and photographer. He used his off-duty time on the International Space Station for photography and the 'science of opportunity'

First Stunning Images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory Reveal New Depths of the Sky

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a next-generation deep-space facility perched high atop Cerro Pachón in Chile.

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Harnesses Off-Duty Time for Stunning Space Photography and Scientific Innovation

NASA astronaut Don Pettit is an energetic tinkerer and photographer. He used his off-duty time on the International Space Station for photography and the 'science of opportunity'

OpenAI Rents Google's AI Chips to Power ChatGPT and Its Products

OpenAI has recently begun renting Google's artificial intelligence chips to power ChatGPT and its other products.

Divers Capture Heartbreaking Footage of Coral Reef Just 1.5 Nautical Miles from Shore

Divers capture video of heartbreaking scene while exploring depths of ocean. "The reef is located just 1.5 nautical miles from the shore"

Climate Change Threatens the Pristine Ecosystem of Yemen's Socotra Island

The Yemeni island of Socotra was largely unspoiled, its few guests arriving to trade for aromatic frankincense.

Experts Warn Iran Would Face Severe Security Challenges If Pursuing Secret Nuclear Weapons Program

If Iran opts to pursue a clandestine nuclear weapons project, it would have to shore up its heavily compromised security.

Scientists Warn: Even Durable Food Containers Shed Microplastics When Used with Hot Food

Scientists warn consumers after linking common food storage practice to microplastics. Even durable ones intended for long-term use still shed microplastic.

Proper Laptop Placement and Tenting Techniques Enhance Cooling and Boost Performance

Tenting a laptop can improve performance by lowering temperatures for better clock speed and less throttling. Positioning your laptop can impact its performance.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches Transporter-14 Mission with 70 Payloads, Including Two Atmospheric Reentry Capsules

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launcher propelled the Transporter-14 mission on June 23. Among them were two atmospheric reentry capsules, including one from SpaceX.

Germany Urges Apple and Google to Remove Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek from App Stores Over Data Privacy Concerns

Germany's data protection commissioner has asked Apple and Google to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores in the country.

Microsoft's Maia AI Chip Delayed by At Least Six Months, Pushing Mass Production to 2026

Microsoft's next-generation Maia AI chip is facing a delay of at least six months. Mass production will be pushed back to 2026 from 2025, The Information reports.