This NASA image of solar flares on the Sun looks like a crazy sci-fi movie
A massive solar flare erupted from the surface of the Sun earlier this week. The X-class flare is just the latest eruption from the Sun …
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Big tech companies are finally pushing for passwordless sign-in
Three big tech companies are finally making a push for passwordless sign-in options. Apple, Google, and Microsoft all plan to roll out FIDO passkey technology …
Graphics card prices are still dropping – Radeon RX 6900 XT finally below MSRP
Falling graphics card prices have been a constant headline as of late, and for good reason. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, supply lines have taken …
New research says we don’t need as much sleep as you think
We’ve all been there. You sleep in late, but even though you managed to get eight and a half hours, you just don’t feel like …
First Blood Moon of 2022 is this month – here’s when and where to see it
The first Blood Moon of 2022 will hit on May 15. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle …
Incredible new glasses help blind people read and recognize faces
A new set of smart glasses from Envision can help blind people read. The glasses, which were built on the enterprise edition of Google Glass, …
AMD teases Ryzen 7000 CPUs for ‘extreme gaming laptops’
Now that its Q1 2022 financial results are public, AMD has teased its Ryzen 7000 CPUs. The new Zen 4 series processors will be the …
Scientists worried Mars rocks retrieved by NASA may host alien germs
NASA is planning to bring rocks from Mars to Earth. The space agency has asked for the public’s opinion on its plan to retrieve samples …
Dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower happens this week, and you can watch it live
Skywatchers will have a chance to catch sight of the dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower in just a couple of days. The meteor shower is …
Watch this helicopter catch a rocket booster as it plummets to Earth
SpaceX isn’t the only company looking into reusable rockets, though it was the first. One of the latest companies looking into it is Rocket Lab. …
The new Razer Blade 15 is the first laptop with a 240Hz OLED display
Razer has announced a new upgrade to its Blade 15. The 2022 model of the company’s popular gaming laptop will offer the first 240Hz OLED …
Russia just launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit
At the end of April, Russia launched a secret military spacecraft, Kremlin officials have now confirmed. The spacecraft was launched using Russia’s new Angara 1.2 …
YouTuber turns iMac into DIY Apple Studio Display for half the price
When Apple launched the Mac Studio and Studio Display, it discontinued the 27-inch 5K iMac. However, a YouTuber named Luke Miani has taken one of …
MIT scientists found a way to reverse hearing loss that may be as easy as Lasik
Whether you’re the person dealing with hearing loss, or if you know somehow who has lost their hearing, it can be a frustrating part of …
Martian rocks may give insight into the Red Planet’s violent history
Learning more about Mars history, and how the planet formed and evolved throughout time, has been a goal for astronomers for decades. Now, though, a …
Watch this massive eruption on the Sun that was big enough to envelop Earth
An astrophotographer captured a huge solar eruption over the weekend. Chuck Ayoub, who captured the eruption, believes it was roughly the same height as three …
Largest Marsquakes ever recorded could teach us more about Martian core
Scientists have published a new study revealing the largest marsquakes ever recorded. Like Earth, Mars can experience massive seismic events which can cause the surface …
Microsoft Edge is getting a free VPN, but it has some limitations
Microsoft continues to add new security features to its Chromium-based browser. The latest addition is a Microsoft Edge VPN, which lets you protect your browsing …
An underwater volcano caused 85,000 earthquakes in Antarctica
A long-dormant underwater volcano near Antarctica may have erupted, triggering 85,000 earthquakes in the area. Research stations reported the swarm of earthquakes as early as …
Scientists just issued a chilling warning about climate change
An ocean mass extinction event may not be that far off. Researchers published a new study in the journal Science this month. Scientists say that …
MIT engineers invented incredible speakers as thin as paper
Speakers work by vibrating a membrane to manipulate air and create sound waves. Now, engineers at MIT have developed mountable paper-thin speakers that can produce …
NASA says Webb Telescope is fully aligned and ready to capture stunning deep space photos
The James Webb telescope is fully aligned. NASA shared the update in a new post on Thursday, April 28. The space-based telescope will help usher …
Amazing video shows a tiny jumping robot like nothing you’ve ever seen
We’ve seen a lot of different robots over the years. From robots that can teach themselves to run, to robots designed to explore the Moon. …
First solar eclipse of 2022 is this weekend – here’s when and where to see it
The first solar eclipse of 2022 will happen this weekend, giving those lucky enough to see it a spectacular view. As is often the case, …
High school students invented a revolutionary bottle that makes seawater potable
Four high school students have designed a desalinating water bottle. When used, it could make seawater potable. It’s currently only a hypothetical device, but if …
PlayStation Plus Premium leak reveals more about timed game trials
A new PlayStation Plus Premium leak has shared more details about Sony’s plan for time-limited game trials. Sony previously announced that timed game trials would …
Nvidia RTX 40 series rumors reveal full GPU lineup and chip details
Nvidia just launched the RTX 3090 Ti. But that hasn’t stopped rumors about the company’s upcoming next-generation GPUs from popping up. In the latest Nvidia …
Massive asteroid as wide as 8 football fields skims past Earth today
A massive asteroid is skimming past Earth today. The asteroid in question is named 418135, or 2008 AG33. It’s estimated to be twice as big …
Here’s when you can watch Venus and Jupiter appear to collide in the sky
Skywatchers have a lot to look forward to as we head towards the end of April. NASA says that early risers will be able to …
Life’s blueprint may have come from asteroids, new discovery shows
Scientists have made another startling discovery on asteroids. According to new analysis, scientists have discovered the last two of five informational units of DNA and …
