When searching for the unknown, classic physics wisdom holds that a bigger detector boosts the chances of discovery. A physicist is taking that advice to heart, advancing a bold plan to use none other than Ganymede—Jupiter’s largest moon—as a dark matter detector on an astronomical scale. Dark matter refers to the “invisible” mass that supposedly constitutes 85% of the universe. …
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In a new study, scientists began pondering a pretty wild question: What if black holes can convert dead star matter into dark energy, the mystery force driving the acceleration of the expansion of the universe? If so, then it just might explain a multitude of “hiccups” in our models of the universe. This new theory proposes that black holes could …
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What you need to know Fitbit announced that it’s finally rolling out dark mode for its app on Android. Users can choose Dark Mode in the app’s settings or, if their device is already set to dark mode, the app will automatically comply when updated. Fitbit’s recent QoL update brought additional exercise machine support to the Charge 6, while a …
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Dark energy—the hypothetical force accelerating our universe’s expansion—sometimes raises more questions than it answers. A new study, however, presents surprising evidence that black holes may be an incubator for dark energy—suggesting that the force may be less constant than we believed. In a paper published August 21 in Physical Review Letters, researchers used data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument …
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Ahead of the Gemini-powered Coach preview later this year, Fitbit app 4.50 is rolling out with a dark theme on Android and iOS. This is independent of the Material 3 Expressive redesign. Following the Made by Google 2025 event, Fitbit shared that “you can now switch to a darker theme” for a “more comfortable viewing experience, especially in low-light conditions.” …
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Google has started rolling out its latest batch of Android 16 features to beta testers, including expanded support for dark mode and themed app icons. The QPR2 beta 1 was announced yesterday alongside Google launching the Pixel 10 series, and is expected to get a full public release sometime in December, according to Google’s release timeline. The beta includes a …
Read More »Fandom is a funny thing in the age of social media. Spend enough time scrolling and it’s easy to feel like you really know a celebrity, and all their friends. The new film “Lurker,” a Sundance breakout in theaters Friday, explores the question of what might happen if a certain type of fan got a foot in the door, and …
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Ticks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment NPRView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was just revealed, and the title is coming to Switch 2. You can see the announcement trailer above. Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group today announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero …
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Warner Bros. just revealed LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The title arrives in 2026, and it’s playable at Gamescom this week. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the first LEGO release from developer TT Games since The Skywalker Saga in 2022. Players can explore the open world by grappling, …
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